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.

The OSI and TCP/IP network stacks contribute to the uniformity of network communication by ensuring basic behavior on the parts of both computers, ... The OSI model sets up a system of layers, ...

Introduction. In the world of Linux networking, protocols play a crucial role in enabling seamless communication between devices. Whether you're browsing the internet, streaming videos, or ...

TCP/IP also is a layered protocol but does not use all of the OSI layers, though the layers are equivalent in operation and function (Fig. 2). The network access layer is equivalent to OSI layers ...

AI is reshaping networking in ways that demand a new degree of programmability, observability, and optimization, and that ...

This paper explains the 2 popular reference models: OSI reference model and TCP/IP model, by comparing the functionality of each layer in both models. Subscribe to the Developer Insider Newsletter ...