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The philosophy of the OSI seven-layer model

F. Halsall

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This chapter has reviewed the requirements for the communications subsystem in each of a set of interconnected computers that enables them to communicate in an open way to perform various distributed application functions. The philosophy behind the structure of the ISO Reference Model for open systems interconnection has been presented and a description of the functionality of the seven layers that make up the reference model described. Finally, a selection of the ISO/CCITT standards that have been defined have been identified.

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Key concepts: OSI model, Reference model, Computer science, Interconnection, Set (abstract data type), Layer (electronics), Telecommunications Management Network, Application layer