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OSI vs TCPIP Comparison

The document compares the OSI and TCP/IP models, highlighting that the OSI model has 7 layers while the TCP/IP model has 4 layers. It notes that the OSI model is protocol-independent and primarily used for educational purposes, whereas the TCP/IP model is protocol-specific and widely used in real-world networking. Additionally, the OSI model follows a design approach of developing the model first, while the TCP/IP model develops protocols first.

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OSI vs TCPIP Comparison

The document compares the OSI and TCP/IP models, highlighting that the OSI model has 7 layers while the TCP/IP model has 4 layers. It notes that the OSI model is protocol-independent and primarily used for educational purposes, whereas the TCP/IP model is protocol-specific and widely used in real-world networking. Additionally, the OSI model follows a design approach of developing the model first, while the TCP/IP model develops protocols first.

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Comparison of OSI and TCP/IP Models

1. Definition

OSI Model:

- Stands for Open Systems Interconnection.

- Developed by ISO.

TCP/IP Model:

- Stands for Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol.

- Developed by DARPA (U.S. Department of Defense).

2. Structure

OSI Model:

- Consists of 7 layers: Application, Presentation, Session, Transport, Network, Data Link, Physical.

TCP/IP Model:

- Consists of 4 layers: Application, Transport, Internet, Network Access.

3. Layer Functions

Layer Functions:

OSI Model vs TCP/IP Model:

- Application = Application (network services)

- Presentation = (not present in TCP/IP)

- Session = (not present in TCP/IP)

- Transport = Transport (end-to-end communication)

- Network = Internet (routing)

- Data Link + Physical = Network Access (hardware communication)

4. Protocol Dependency

Protocol Dependency:

OSI: Protocol-independent and used for conceptual understanding.

TCP/IP: Protocol-specific and used in practical networking.


Comparison of OSI and TCP/IP Models

5. Usage

Usage:

OSI Model: Mainly used for teaching and understanding networks.

TCP/IP Model: Widely used for real-world networking, including the Internet.

6. Design Approach

Design Approach:

OSI: Model first, protocols later.

TCP/IP: Protocols first, model later.

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