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What is the purpose of a protocol in network communication?
What is the purpose of a protocol in network communication?
Which of the following best describes connection-oriented service?
Which of the following best describes connection-oriented service?
What characterizes a reliable service in network communication?
What characterizes a reliable service in network communication?
Which issue is NOT typically addressed in layer design for network software?
Which issue is NOT typically addressed in layer design for network software?
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In a protocol stack, what do the peers in different layers represent?
In a protocol stack, what do the peers in different layers represent?
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What does the acknowledgement process in reliable services typically introduce?
What does the acknowledgement process in reliable services typically introduce?
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How does connectionless service operate in networking?
How does connectionless service operate in networking?
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Which of the following represents a significant design issue in network layers?
Which of the following represents a significant design issue in network layers?
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What is true about statistical multiplexing in network layers?
What is true about statistical multiplexing in network layers?
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Which approach is used by a reliable connection-oriented service?
Which approach is used by a reliable connection-oriented service?
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Study Notes
Network Software Architecture
- Network architecture comprises layers, protocols, and interfaces.
- A protocol defines communication rules between communicating parties (peers). Peers can be software processes, hardware, or humans.
- A protocol stack lists the protocols used by a system, one per layer.
Protocol Hierarchies
- The "philosopher-translator-secretary" architecture illustrates layered protocol communication. Higher layers use lower-layer services without needing to know the implementation details.
- Information flows through layers, with each layer adding or processing data relevant to its function.
Design Issues for Network Layers
- Key design considerations include addressing/naming, error control, flow control (including congestion management), statistical multiplexing, routing, scalability, quality of service (QoS—especially for real-time applications), reliability, and security.
Connection-Oriented vs. Connectionless Services
- Connection-oriented service is analogous to a dedicated circuit (like a phone call), maintaining a persistent connection with allocated resources.
- Connectionless service is analogous to the postal system; each message contains the full address and is routed independently.
- Store-and-forward and cut-through switching are contrasting methods for handling data within connectionless networks.
Service Reliability and Variations
- Services can be reliable (guaranteeing data delivery) or unreliable.
- Reliable services often employ acknowledgements to confirm message receipt.
- Reliable, connection-oriented services can be further categorized as message-sequenced or byte-stream-oriented.
- Acknowledgements introduce overhead and delay, which might be acceptable or unacceptable depending on the application (e.g., VoIP prioritizes speed over guaranteed delivery).
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Test your knowledge on network software architecture, including layers, protocols, and the concept of protocol hierarchies. This quiz covers key design issues for network layers, such as addressing, error control, and service types. Dive into the intricacies of how network communication is structured and managed.
