Network+ N10-009 Layer 7 (Application)
The Application layer is the OSI model's top layer, serving as the direct interface between user-facing applications (like web browsers and email clients) and the network. It enables services such as file transfers, email, and web browsing by utilizing protocols like HTTP, FTP, SMTP, and DNS to facilitate meaningful data exchange.
Application Layer
Provide application-level services where users communicate with the computer.
Key Terms
Application Layer
Provide application-level services where users communicate with the computer.
Application Services
Unite communication components from more than one network application.
Service Advertisement
Sending out announcements to other devices on the network to state the service they offer.
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Application Layer | Provide application-level services where users communicate with the computer. |
Application Services | Unite communication components from more than one network application. |
Service Advertisement | Sending out announcements to other devices on the network to state the service they offer. |