Application layer

The application layer is the seventh level of the seven level 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
• Telnet
• FTAM[?]
• APPC[?]
• X.400[?]
• X.500
• NCP[?]
• Appletalk
• AFP[?]
• DAP