Application Layer

The Application Layer is layer seven of the OSI model.

The Application Layer resides above the Presentation Layer.

The Application Layer of the OSI model is responsible for providing end-user services, such as file transfers, electronic messaging, e-mail, and virtual terminal access.

The application layer is the layer with which the user interacts.

Application Layer Standards

Standards which operate at the Application Layer include: FTP, telnet, and SSH.