Understanding Osi Applications

This book provides readers with a comprehensive look at the upper layers, applications, and key supporting methods for the Open System Interconnection (OSI) model, the international communications standard. The book offers insight into the standard without becoming bogged down by overly complex technical details--covering how to specify and debug OSI-based systems, OSI protocol operations, and ISO and CCITT conventions. Appropriate for software designers, developers, and network programmers.