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OSI Vs TCP - IP

The document compares the OSI reference model and the TCP/IP reference model. The OSI model is a generic standard for communication between networks and users, while TCP/IP is based on protocols used for the Internet. Some key differences are that the OSI model guarantees packet delivery in the transport layer, follows a vertical approach, and has separate presentation and session layers, while TCP/IP does not guarantee delivery and follows a horizontal approach.

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OSI Vs TCP - IP

The document compares the OSI reference model and the TCP/IP reference model. The OSI model is a generic standard for communication between networks and users, while TCP/IP is based on protocols used for the Internet. Some key differences are that the OSI model guarantees packet delivery in the transport layer, follows a vertical approach, and has separate presentation and session layers, while TCP/IP does not guarantee delivery and follows a horizontal approach.

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Comparison of OSI Reference Model and TCP/IP

Reference Model
Following are some major differences between OSI
Reference Model and TCP/IP Reference Model, with
diagrammatic comparison below.
OSI(Open System TCP/IP(Transmission
Interconnection) Control Protocol / Internet
Protocol)

1. OSI is a generic, protocol 1. TCP/IP model is based on


independent standard, acting standard protocols around which
as a communication gateway the Internet has developed. It is
between the network and a communication protocol, which
end user. allows connection of hosts over a
network.

2. In OSI model the transport 2. In TCP/IP model the transport


layer guarantees the delivery layer does not guarantees
of packets. delivery of packets. Still the
TCP/IP model is more reliable.

3. Follows vertical approach. 3. Follows horizontal approach.

4. OSI model has a separate 4. TCP/IP does not have a


Presentation layer and separate Presentation layer or
Session layer. Session layer.

5. OSI is a reference model 5. TCP/IP model is, in a way


around which the networks implementation of the OSI
are built. Generally it is used model.
as a guidance tool.
6. Network layer of OSI 6. The Network layer in TCP/IP
model provides both model provides connectionless
connection oriented and service.
connectionless service.

7. OSI model has a problem 7. TCP/IP model does not fit any
of fitting the protocols into protocol
the model.

8. Protocols are hidden in 8. In TCP/IP replacing protocol is


OSI model and are easily not easy.
replaced as the technology
changes.

9. OSI model defines 9. In TCP/IP, services, interfaces


services, interfaces and and protocols are not clearly
protocols very clearly and separated. It is also protocol
makes clear distinction dependent.
between them. It is protocol
independent.

10. It has 7 layers 10. It has 4 layers

Diagrammatic Comparison between OSI


Reference Model and TCP/IP Reference Model

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