What other network models exist or have been in existence besides the OSI model and TCP IP protocol suite?

Historically, there have been many models used for this purpose, including, but not limited to, Systems Network Architecture (SNA-IBM), AppleTalk, Novell Netware (IPX/SPX), and the Open System Interconnection (OSI) model. Most of these have gone the way of the dodo due to the popularity of TCP/IP.

Are there any alternatives models to the OSI model?

Instead of following the OSI model directly, TCP/IP defined an alternative architecture based on four layers instead of seven. From bottom to top: Network Access. Transport.

What are data communication models?

A Communication model is used to exchange data between two parties. For example: communication between a computer, server and telephone (through modem).

What are the four types of network models?

What is a networking model?

• Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Model.
• Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Model.

Is TCP IP protocol and OSI model similar?

OSI refers to Open Systems Interconnection whereas TCP/IP refers to Transmission Control Protocol. OSI follows a vertical approach whereas TCP/IP follows a horizontal approach. OSI model, the transport layer, is only connection-oriented whereas the TCP/IP model is both connection-oriented and connectionless.

What are the similarities between OSI and TCP IP reference models?

Similarities between OSI and TCP / IP Reference Models The network layers and the transport layers are the same in both the models. The session layer, the presentation layer and the application layer of the OSI model together form the application layer of the TCP/IP model.

What are the different types of network models?

Three types of network models and their associated distributions: (a) random network, (b) scale-free network, and (c) hierarchical network.

What are the main types of network models?

The two most important network models are the Open Systems Interconnection Reference (OSI) model and the Internet model.