The layer of the Open System Interconnection (OSI) modem that interfaces with User mode applications by providing high-level network services based upon lower-level network layers. Network file systems like named pipes are an example of Application layer software.

Layer seven of the ISO reference model; provides the actual end-user interface.

The seventh , or highest, layer in the International Organization for Standardization's Open Systems Interconnection (ISO/OSI) model for computer-to-computer communications. This layer uses services provided by the lower layers, but is completely insulated from the details of the network hardware. It describes how application programs interact with the network operating system, including database management, electronic mail, and terminal emulation programs.

The seventh layer of the OSI model, which contains user applications, and serves as the interface between the user and the communications technology.

Refers to the seventh layer of the 7-layer OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) Reference Model. The OSI model has been designated by ITU and ISO to enable data communication between different computers, and it standardizes both the overall network structure as well as protocols used therein. Application Layer controls protocols responsible for frequently used functions such as file transfer and e-mail. see OSI Reference Model

The top of the seven-layer OSI model, generally regarded as offering an interface to, and largely defined by, the network user; in IBM's SNA, the end-user layer.

The top layer in the seven–layer Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Basic Reference Model that manages program to program communication. In a Z39.50 information retrieval session, all interaction between the client software and server software occurs at this level.

The uppermost layer of the TCP/IP protocol stack. At this layer, network data that has been passed up through the preceding layers of the protocol stack is rendered so that it is accessible to the application.

The seventh layer in the OSI model for data communications. It defines protocols for user or application programs.

In the OSI communications model, the seventh and highest layer, which is the function of connecting an application file or program to a communications protocol.

The top layer in the OSI Reference Model comprising the interface between the OSI environment and a user's application. It does not contain applications, but provides a link from application software on one system to applications an another computer through the OSI environment. Several applications layers support different user tasks such as e mail and file transfer and transaction processing.

Application Layer is a layer in the Transport Control Protocol / Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) reference model that is the software interface to the human user. It is responsible for activities like web browsing, file transfer and email.

Highest layer of OSI Reference Model. Layer 7 of the OSI model. This layer determines the interface of the system with the user and provides useful application-oriented services.

Layer 7 in the Open Systems Interconnect (OSI) 7-Layer Network Layer Reference Model. Provides protocols and services required by particular user-designed application processes. Functions pertaining to particular user requirements and application service elements that can be used by more than one application are contained in this layer.

Layer seven of the OSI Reference Model; implemented by various network applications including file transfer, electronic mail, and terminal emulation.

A layer within the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)/Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model. It is used in information transfers between users through application programs and other devices. In this layer various protocols are needed. Some of them are specific to certain applications and others are more general for network services.

The top layer of the network protocol stack. The applicationlayer is concerned with the semantics of work (e.g., formattingelectronic mail messages). How to represent that data and how toreach the foreign node are issues for lower layers of the network.[Source: MALAMUD] Application Program Interface (API)

Layer 7 of the seven-layer OSI model. The application layer is responsible for interfacing with the user and directing input from the user to the lower OSI layers. It is the part of the OSI model the user interacts with directly.

The layer of the ISO Reference Model which provides communication between applications.

n. The highest layer of standards in the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model. The application layer contains signals that perform useful work for the user, such as file transfer or remote access to a computer, as opposed to lower levels, which control the exchange of data between transmitter and receiver. See also ISO/OSI model.

The application layer of the IS-95 air interface provides control of the cellular telephone system. Signaling messages originate and terminate at the application layer. See also Layering, Physical layer and Link layer.

The top-most layer in the OSI Reference Model providing such communication services as electronic mail and file transfer.

Layer 7 of the OSI model, which enables users to transfer files, send mail, and perform other functions that involve interaction with the network components and services.

Top layer (Layer 7) in the OSI Reference Model; provides for distributed processing and access; contains the applications and supporting protocols that use the lower layers. Has no formal upper boundary because it includes application programs, for example, electronic mail and file transfer, and their individual user interfaces. All OSI application programs are part of this layer.

The highest layer in the OSF model. It establishes communications rights and can initiate a connection between two applications.

The layer of the OSI model concerned with application programs such as electronic mail, database managers, and file server software.

(See OSI, Layer 7)

The seventh layer in the OSI model. The Application layer defines program to program communication, or how applications access network services. Services defined by the Application layer include file transfer, job transfer and terminal emulation

The Application Layer is the top layer of the network protocol stack. The application layer is concerned with the semantics of work (e.g., formatting electronic mail messages). How to represent that data and how to reach the foreign node are issues for lower layers of the network.

(2003-02-03) Chris Limb Top layer of the OSI Reference Model. This name is misleading since the ultimate application processes do not reside in this layer. The application layer provide services to applications and a window for applications to gain access to the OSI environment.

the highest level of the OSI model which describes the way that programmes interact with the network operating system

The top layer (layer 7) in the OSI reference model that provides communication services such as electronic mail and file transfer. The application layer is concerned with supporting the applications that exchange information (for example, formatting electronic mail messages).

The application layer is the seventh 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.