Open systems interconnection Book

	Acknowledgments
	Introduction
Ch. 1	Introduction to OSI	1
1.1	The Essence of Interconnection	1
1.2	The Need for Standardization	8
1.3	The OSI Reference Model	11
1.4	Content of OSI Standards	35
Ch. 2	Overview of the OSI Upper Layers	43
2.1	Anatomy of Distributed Applications	43
2.2	Information Aspects of Distributed Applications	44
2.3	Dynamic Aspects of Distribution Applications	44
2.4	Role of the Upper Layers	45
2.5	Role of the Transport Mechanism	46
Ch. 3	The Session Layer	51
3.2	Model and Concepts	52
3.3	Service and Protocol Overview	58
3.4	Phases of Operation	63
3.5	Connectionless-Mode Session Layer	91
3.6	Practices in Using the Session Layer	92
3.7	Enhancements and Extensions	93
Ch. 4	The Presentation Layer	95
4.2	Model and Concepts	96
4.3	Service and Protocol Overview	104
4.4	Phases of Operation	109
4.5	Connectioniess-Mode Presentation Layer	121
4.6	Practices in Using the Presentation Layer	122
4.7	Extensions and Enhancements	123
Ch. 5	Introduction to Abstract Syntax Notation One (ASN.1)	125
5.2	The Notation	126
5.3	The Basic Encoding Rules (BER)	150
5.4	Extensions and Enhancements	155
Ch. 6	The Application Layer: Building Blocks for Distributed Applications	157
6.2	Application Layer Model, Concepts, and Operation	160
6.3	Common Application Service Elements	170
6.4	OSI Applications: An Overview	212
Ch. 7	The Application Layer: Message Handling Systems (MHS)	221
7.2	Model and Features	224
7.3	Message Transfer System (MTS)	227
7.4	The Interpersonal Messaging System (IPMS)	235
7.5	Auxiliary Objects: Message Stores, Access Units, and the Directory	238
7.6	MHS Security	241
7.7	MHS Protocols and Application Contexts	241
7.8	Practices in Using MHS	247
7.9	Extensions and Enhancements	248
Ch. 8	The Application Layer: The Directory	249
8.2	Overall Model and Concepts	251
8.3	Directory Information Model	252
8.4	Directory Abstract Service	256
8.5	The Authentication Framework	262
8.6	Directory Protocols and Application Contexts	265
8.7	Practices in Using the Directory	268
8.8	Extensions and Enhancements	268
Ch. 9	The Application Layer: Systems and Network Management	271
9.1	The Need for Uniform Management Standards	271
9.3	The OSI Management Framework	276
9.4	Systems Management Overview	279
9.5	The Information Model: Managed Object Definition	281
9.6	The Communications Model: CMISE and CMIP	291
9.7	The Functional Model: Management Functions	299
9.9	Extensions and Enhancements	317
Ch. 10	The Application Layer: File Transfer, Access and Management (FTAM)	319
10.2	Overall Model	320
10.3	The Virtual File Store (VFS)	321
10.4	Service and Protocol Characteristics	329
10.5	FTAM Operation	336
10.7	Extensions and Enhancements	344
Ch. 11	The Application Layer: Other OSI Applications	347
11.1	Virtual Terminals	347
11.2	Job Transfer and Manipulation (JTM)	351
11.3	Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)	353
11.4	Distributed Transaction Processing (DTP)	355
11.5	A Note on OSI Security	358
Ch. 12	Realization	361
12.1	Towards Interoperable Implementations	361
12.2	Functional Profiles	363
12.3	OSI Implementation	372
12.4	Coexistence and Migration	385
Ch. 13	What's Next?	391
13.1	Standards Trends	391
13.2	Technology Trends	394
13.3	Remarks: Beyond Mere Protocols	395
	Appendix A. Major Upper Layer Standards	397
	Appendix B. Suggested Reading List	407
	Appendix C. Acronyms	411
	Index	417