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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.

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