session layer

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session layer - Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (26 May 2007) :

  session layer
  ISO 8326
  ISO 8327
  X.215
  X.225
  
     <networking> The third highest protocol layer (layer 5) in the
  OSI
     seven layer model.  The session layer uses the transport layer
      to establish a connection between processes on
     different hosts.  It handles security and creation of the
     session.  It is used by the presentation layer.
  
     Documents: ITU Rec. X.225 (ISO 8327), ITU Rec. X.215 (ISO
     8326).
  
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     (1997-12-07)