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The two primary approaches to packet-switching in computer networks: the datagram approach, which is connectionless, and the virtual-circuit approach, which is connection-oriented. The datagram approach treats each packet independently, while the virtual-circuit approach establishes a virtual connection before transmitting a message.
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Ans. The two approaches to packet-switching are- a) Datagram Approach: Connectionless Service
Forwarding process in a router when used in a connectionless network b) Virtual-Circuit Approach: Connection-Oriented Service