APPENDIX A

OSI Model and Internet Protocols

In this appendix, you will

  • Learn about the OSI model
  • Review the network protocols associated with the Internet

Networks are interconnected groups of computers and specialty hardware designed to facilitate the transmission of data from one device to another. The basic function of the network is to allow machines and devices to communicate with each other in an orderly fashion.

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