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Application layer
The application layer is the seventh (7.) level of the seven-layer OSI model. It interfaces directly to and performs common application services for the application processes; it also issues requests to the presentation layer.
The common application layer services provide semantic conversion between associated application processes. Note: Examples of common application services of general interest include the virtual file , virtual terminal, and job transfer and manipulation protocols.
Examples
- HTTP
- SMTP
- SNMP
- FTP
- XMPP
- Telnet
- FTAM
- APPC
- X.400
- SSH
- X.500
- IRC
- AFP
- Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP)
- SIP
- ITMS
- AIM
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