OSI Model Flashcards
OSI
Open Systems Interconnection, 7 layers, 7 to 1 top down, visual model which characterizes and standardizes the communication functions. Each layer serves the layer above it
Layer 7
Application Layer. Highest Layer, where the user interfaces with the computer and that’s when our applications / programs run.
File transfers, email, remote terminal access, DNR, etc.
Layer 6
Presentation Layer, provides translation to/from the application layer. How images or data are presented. Performs data encryption, decryption, compression, decompression.
Layer 6 Protocols
Associated with file formats/protocols such as .jpg, .mpeg, .png, TLS, SSL, Voice Codecs
Layer 7 Protocols
FTP (File transfer protocol) and Telnet (depreciated), HTTP, SSH
Layer 5
Session Layer. Coordinates, establishes, manages, and tears down sessions between applications on either side of the connection.
Responsiblefor coordinating these connections and tears down these connections
Layer 5 Protocols
NetBios, PAP, SIP
Layer 4
Transport Layer. Segments and reassembles data from upper layers and unites them into the same single data stream. Provides flow control for data, loss prevention, as well as reliable and unreliable transport methods
Layer 4 Protocols
TCP (Transmission Control Protocol), UDP (User Datagram Protocol) RTP (Real-time Transport Protocol) ESP (Encapsulating Security Payload)
Layer 4 Protocol Data Unit
TCP: Segment if connection transmission
UDP:Datagram if connection-less tramsission
Layer 7 Protocol Data unit
Data
Layer 6 Protocol Data unit
Data
Layer 5 Protocol Data Unit
Data
Layer 4 Devices
Firewall
Layer 7 Devices
Host Computer/Server