TCP/IP is the older of the two approaches to data communications and is well established throughout the world. The OSI model, however, is a proven concept that is used in all other data ...

It also provides the basic scheme for creating and implementation of network devices. This paper explains the 2 popular reference models: OSI reference model and TCP/IP model, by comparing the ...

IBM misplayed its hand with SNA and OSI never had a chance against TCP/IP. The long, slow and at times, colorful battle between TCP/IP backers and SNA stalwarts was one of the more acrimonious ...

This course is designed to convey the essentials of data communication and networking. This includes an understanding of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI), TCP/IP and Internet models. It covers ...

The data transfer in a TCP/IP network is usually block-based. From a programmer’s point of view, sending data means issuing a series of “send data block” requests.