The OSI Model

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  • Transport layer

    In the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) communications model, the Transport layer ensures the reliable arrival of messages and provides error checking mechanisms and data flow controls. 

  • Data-Link layer

    The Data-Link layer is the protocol layer in a program that handles the moving of data in and out across a physical link in a network.