8. Layer VI - the Presentation Layer
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This layer is mostly theoretical.
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This layer should handle the format of the data transferred.
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It is supposed to translate data from host format to a standard network
format, in order to allow seam-less connection between different hosts.
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This layer is the one in which encryption should take place.
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In practical networks nowadays, the roles of this layer are mostly
performed in the application layer.
Written by Shlomi Fish