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session layer
session layer A layer within the OSI REFERENCE MODEL. It carries out the process of organizing and monitoring the transfer of data between applications such as NEWSREADERS and WEB SERVERS which reside in the APPLICATION LAYER. It also keeps track of the progress of data transfers. If an error in transmission has occurred then it is the function of this layer to inform the applications involved. This layer is also capable of synchronizing communication between two applications when, for example, transmission is temporarily interrupted.
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DARREL INCE. "session layer." A Dictionary of the Internet. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. DARREL INCE. "session layer." A Dictionary of the Internet. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O12-sessionlayer.html DARREL INCE. "session layer." A Dictionary of the Internet. 2001. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O12-sessionlayer.html |
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session layer
session layer of network protocol function. See seven-layer reference model.
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JOHN DAINTITH. "session layer." A Dictionary of Computing. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN DAINTITH. "session layer." A Dictionary of Computing. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O11-sessionlayer.html JOHN DAINTITH. "session layer." A Dictionary of Computing. 2004. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O11-sessionlayer.html |
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