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ISO-OSI Reference Model

Principal of OSI Reference Model

The OSI reference model has 7 layers. The principles that were applied to arrive at the seven layers can be briefly summarized as  follows:
  1. A layer should be created where a different abstraction is needed.
  2. Each layer should perform a well-defined function.
  3. The function of each layer should be chosen with an eye toward defining internationally standardized protocols.
  4. The layer boundaries should be chosen to minimize the information flow across the interface
  5. The  number  of  layers  should   be  large  enough  that  distinct functions   need  not  be  thrown together   in the same layer out of necessity and small enough that architecture does not become unmanageble.

Feature of OSI Model:

  1. Big picture of communication over network is understandable through this OSI model.
  2. We see how hardware and software work together.
  3. We can understand new technologies as they are developed.
  4. Troubleshooting is easier by separate networks.
  5. Can be used to compare basic functional relationships on different networks.

Description of   Different Layers:

  Layer 1: The Physical Layer
  1.  It is the lowest layer of the OSI Model.
  2. It activates, maintains and deactivates the physical connection.
  3. It is responsible for transmission and reception of the unstructured raw data over network.
  4. Voltages and data rates needed for transmission is defined in the physical layer.
  5. It converts the digital/ analog bits into electrical signal or optical signals.
  6. Data encoding is also done in this layer.

Layer 2: Data Link Layer:

  1. Data link layer synchronizes the information which is to be transmitted over the physical layer.
  2. The main function of this layer is to make sure data transfer is error free from one node to another, over the physical layer.
  3. Transmitting and receiving data frames sequentially is managed by this layer.
  4. This layer sends and expects acknowledgements for frames received and sent respectively. Resending of non-acknowledgement received frames is also handled by this layer.
  5. This layer establishes a logical layer between two nodes and also manages the Frame traffic control over the network. It signals the transmitting node to stop, when the frame buffers are full.

Layer 3: The Network Layer:

  1. It routes the signal through different channels from one node to other.
  2. It acts as a network controller. It manages the Subnet traffic.
  3. It decides by which route data should take.
  4.  It divides the outgoing messages into packets and assembles the incoming packets into messages for higher levels.

Layer 4: Transport Layer:

  1. It decides if data transmission should be on parallel path or single path.
  2. Functions such as Multiplexing, Segmenting or Splitting on the data are done by this layer
  3.  It receives messages from the Session layer above it, converts the message into smaller units and passes it on to the Network layer.
  4. Transport layer can be very complex, depending upon the network requirements.

Layer 5: The Session Layer:

  1. Session layer manages and synchronize the conversation between two different applications.
  2. Transfer of data from source to destination session layer streams of data are marked and are resynchronized properly, so that the ends of the messages are not cut prematurely, and data loss is avoided.

Layer 6: The Presentation Layer:

  1. Presentation layer takes care that the data is sent in such a way that the receiver will understand the information (data) and will be able to use the data.
  2. While receiving the data, presentation layer transforms the data to be ready for the application layer.
  3. Languages (syntax) can be different of the two communicating systems. Under this condition presentation layer plays a role of translator.
  4. It performs Data compression, Data encryption, Data conversion etc.

Layer 7: Application Layer:

  1. It is the topmost layer.
  2. Transferring of files disturbing the results to the user is also done in this layer. Mail services, directory services, network resource etc are services provided by application layer.
  3. This layer mainly holds application programs to act upon the received and to be sent data.

Merits of OSI reference model:

  1.  OSI model distinguishes well between the services, interfaces and protocols.
  2.  Protocols of OSI model are very well hidden.
  3.  Protocols can be replaced by new protocols as technology changes.
  4.  Supports connection-oriented services as well as connectionless service.

Demerits of OSI reference model:

  1. Model was devised before the invention of protocols.
  2. Fitting of protocols is tedious task.
  3. It is just used as a reference model.
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