OSI Reference Model
OSI Reference Model There are n numbers of users who use computer network and are located over the world. So to ensure, national and worldwide data communication, systems must be developed which are compatible to communicate with each other. ISO has developed this. ISO stands for International organization of Standardization . This is called a model for Open System Interconnection (OSI) and is commonly known as OSI model. The ISO-OSI model is a seven layer architecture. It defines seven layers or levels in a complete communication system. Feature of OSI Model : Big picture of communication over network is understandable through this OSI model. We see how hardware and software work together. We can understand new technologies as they are developed. Troubleshooting is easier by separate networks. Can be used to compare basic functional relationships on different networks. ...