presentation layer


presentation layer

(networking)The second highest layer (layer 6) in the OSIseven layer model. Performs functions such as textcompression, code or format conversion to try to smooth outdifferences between hosts. Allows incompatible processes inthe application layer to communicate via the session layer.

Documents: ITU Rec. X.226 (ISO 8823), ITU Rec. X.216 (ISO8822).

presentation layer

The services in the OSI protocol stack (layer 6 of 7) that provide conversion of codes and formats for the session. See OSI model.