The OSI Session Layer
By Stephen Bucaro
The Session layer, layer seven of the OSI model, establishes, synchronizes, maintains
and terminates sessions between computers on a network. It establishes a connection ID
and authenticates security.
When you think of the Session layer, keep in mind that the OSI is only a model. Actual
network protocol suites, such as TCP/IP handle the conection establishment, maintainance,
and termination with protocols at the Transport layer.
More Networking Protocols and Standards: • Networking and Internet Standards Organizations • IPv6 Address Format • IEEE 802.11 Wireless Modulation Methods • IPv6 Prefix Length Notation • IPv6 Packet Fragmentation • Wireless Standards - 802.11a 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n 802.11i Explained • Kerberos Authentication Protocol • T-Carrier - A Complete and Comprehensive Guide • X.25 and Frame Relay Overview • The OSI Network Layer
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