What is OSI Model ?
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OSI Model
The OSI Model (Open Systems Interconnection Model) is a
conceptual framework used to understand and standardize how
different networking protocols interact to enable communication
over a network.
Developed by the International
Organization for
Standardization (ISO) in 1984
Layers in OSI Model
Physical Layer
Data Link Layer
Network Layer
Transport Layer
Application Layer
Presentation Layer
Session Layer
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Layers in OSI Model
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The Physical Layer is the lowest level of the
OSI Model, handling the actual physical
connection between devices.
Physical Layer
Functions
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Bit Synchronization
&
Bit Control
Physical Topologies
Transmission Mode
Layers in OSI Model
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The Data Link Layer is responsible for the
direct transfer of data between nodes on a
network.
Data Link Layer
The Data Link Layer consists of two sublayers:
Logical Link Control
Medium Access Control
Data Link Layer
Functions
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Framing
&
Physical Addressing
Error Control
&
Flow Control
Access Control
Layers in OSI Model
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The Network Layer is responsible for
transmitting data between hosts that are
located in different networks.
Network Layer
Functions
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Routing
Logic Addressing
Layers in OSI Model
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The Transport Layer provides essential
services to the Application Layer while relying
on the Network Layer for data delivery.
Transport Layer
Types of Services provided by Transport Layer
Connection-Oriented Service
Connectionless
Service
Transport Layer
Functions
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Segmentation Reassembly
Service Point
Addressing
Layers in OSI Model
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The Session Layer manages the connections
between applications on different devices. It
ensures that communication sessions are
properly established, maintained, and
terminated
Session Layer
Functions
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Session
Establishment
Synchronization
Dialog Controller
Layers in OSI Model
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The Presentation Layer, also known as the
Translation Layer, is responsible for
transforming data from the Application Layer
into a format suitable for network
transmission.
Presentation
Layer
Functions
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Translation Encryption
&
Decryption
Compression
Layers in OSI Model
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The Application Layer is the topmost layer of
the OSI model and directly interacts with
network applications.
Application Layer
Functions
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Network Virtual
Terminal
File Transfer &
Access Management
Mail Services
How data flows in OSI Model ?
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Let’s use an example where
your friend, Alex, writes an
email to his friend, Jamie.
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