DB:What’s In a Number?
After reading the related articles, explain whether you believe the 7-layer model is a complete and perfect representation of the way in which networks must be
constructed. If you believe the model is a complete representation, support your position. If you believe the model could be improved upon, as suggested in the
assigned reading, describe the new model and support your position. You may even have a different model in mind than either the 7-layer or 10-layer models presented.
If so, describe your new model and support your position.
The title of your thread must reflect your opinion. If you agree that the model is complete and perfect “as is,” title your thread “Keep the 7-Layer OSI Model.” If you
believe the model could be improved upon, title your thread “Change the 7-Layer OSI Model.” In either case, support your position with 2 references. One reference may
be the Bible. If you choose to support the 10-layer model in the assigned reading, your other reference may be the assigned article. Feel free to include as many
references as needed. Note that, due to the nature of this topic, your references do not need to come from peer-reviewed journals. Much valuable information can be
obtained from other sources, such as cisco.com, technet.com, etc.
