OSI Model Layers & Data Encapsulation

The Open Systems Interconnection, or OSI, model is used to describe how computer systems communicate with each other. Frequently used for troubleshooting network problems, the seven layers of the OSI model are concepts with which all networking professionals should be familiar.

 

Course Highlights

	Outline the features and purpose of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model.
	Outline the devices, applications, protocols, and services that function at the physical layer.
	Describe the devices, applications, protocols, and services that function at the data link layer.
	Outline the devices, applications, protocols, and services that function at the network layer.
	Describe the devices, applications, protocols, and services that function at the transport layer.
	Outline the devices, applications, protocols, and services that function at the session layer.
	Recognize the devices, applications, protocols, and services that function at the presentation layer.
	Describe the devices, applications, protocols, and services that function at the application layer.
	Outline the characteristics and purpose of Ethernet headers, IP headers, and TCP/UDP headers.
	Outline the features and purpose of TCP flags and differentiate between synchronization (SYN) and acknowledgment (ACK).
	Differentiate between fixed and variable payloads.
	Differentiate between maximum transmission unit (MTU) and maximum segment size (MSS).

 

Cancellation Policy

All BICSI Connect courses are nonrefundable and nontransferable.

 

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