OSI Layers

Part 1
Networking
Interconnection of devices to enable resource sharing.

Protocols
Set of rules/instructions
Proprietary Protocols

Protocols that can only be run by the vendor that developed it.

IBM

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OSI Open Systems Interconnection

*7 OSI Layers
7. Application

6. Presentation

5. Session

4. Transport

3. Network

2. Data Link

1. Physical
OSI Layer Advantages:

Intervendor Operability

Ease of troubleshooting

Ease of Understanding