How many layers are there in OSI ? Why is it called OSI model ?

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How many layers are there in OSI ? Why is it called OSI model ?..

Answer / vikas bajaj

OSI model consists of seven layers i.e.
7.application layer
6.presentation layer
5.session layer
4.transport layer
3.network layer
2.data-link layer
1.physical layer

It is called OSI because it is open system interconnection.

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How many layers are there in OSI ? Why is it called OSI model ?..

Answer / lalit kumar

7 layers in the OSI model

application layer
presentation layer
session layer
transport layer
network layer
data-link layer
physical layer
the meaning of is open system internetwork

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How many layers are there in OSI ? Why is it called OSI model ?..

Answer / manohar nagar

There are 7 layers in OSI model.

They are:
1.Application Layer
2.Presentation Layer
3.Session Layer
4.Transport Layer
5.Network Layer
6.Data-link Layer
7.Physical Layer

This is called OSI(Open System Interconnection) because it
is designed to provide all around connection to devices all
over the world. It is designed by ISO(International Standard
Organization).

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How many layers are there in OSI ? Why is it called OSI model ?..

Answer / murali

OSI model consists of seven layers i.e.
7.application layer
6.presentation layer
5.session layer
4.transport layer
3.network layer
2.data-link layer
1.physical layer
The OSI are not standardized clearly all layers are not
standardizied by one.
In early days TCP/IP is used mostly. When OSI is developed
there is no interest shown to try a new one. That is why it
is called as a model.

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How many layers are there in OSI ? Why is it called OSI model ?..

Answer / rammu

7 Layers are there in OSI.
Layer 7- Application
Layer 6- Presentation
Layer 5- Session
Layer 4- Transport
Layer 3- Network
Layer 2- Data Link
Layer 1- Physical

It is called OSI because it is Open System Interconnection

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