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OSI Reference Model Pocket Guide
By Howard Berkowitz

The Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Reference Model is the basis for much of modern networking. It is a layered model under which all networking protocols and services are defined. Many attempts at explaining OSI become too abstract and require a very high level of network design knowledge and experience to even begin to understand. Written by Howard Berkowitz, this 55-page pocket guide presents a more practical, user-friendly examination of the topic. He effectively utilizes real-life experiences, analogies, and humor to clear up some of the most common confusions and misconceptions associated with the OSI Reference.

Table-of-Contents
OSI Refernece Model Pocket Guide

I. Introduction
II. Standards Bodies and Networking
III. What's A Layer
IV. So Why Layer?
V. The OSI Layers
VI. Practical Layering
VII. Representative Protocols at Various Layers

A. Application
B. Presentation
C. Session
D. Transport
E. Network

1) Hierarchical Addressing
2) Hierarchical Routing in the Telephone Network
3) Routers

F. Data Link
G. Physical

VIII. Congestion and Flow Control

A. Buffering
B. Source Quench
C. Windowing

IX. Conclusions
X. Questions
XI. Answers & Explanations