Application Layer in OSI Model

Application Layer in OSI Model
Last Updated : 03 Oct, 2024
The Application Layer of OSI (Open System Interconnection) model, is the top layer in this model and
takes care of network communication. The application layer provides the functionality to send and
receive data from users. It acts as the interface between the user and the application. The
application provides services like file transmission, mail service, and many more.
In this article we will explore the application layer in the OSI model, application layer functions, the
working of the application layer, and services provided by the application layer.
Table of Content
 What is Application Layer in OSI Model?
 Functions of Application Layer
 Working of Application Layer in OSI Model
 Features Provided by Application Layer Protocols
 Services Provided by Application Layer Protocols
 Application Layer Protocols
What is an Application Layer in OSI Model?
Application Layer is the topmost layer in the Open System Interconnection (OSI) model. This layer
provides several ways for manipulating the data (information) which actually enables any type of
user to access network with ease. This layer also makes a request to its bottom layer, which is
presentation layer for receiving various types of information from it.
Application Layer plays a key role in managing applications such as email, file transfer, and remote
login. To fully master the functionalities of the OSI model, especially in relation to the application
layer, exploring advanced study materials can be beneficial. The GATE CS and IT – 2025 course covers
the OSI model in detail, with a special focus on application layer services, helping you better
understand its real-world applications
The Application Layer interface directly interacts with application and provides common web
application services. This layer is basically highest level of open system, which provides services
directly for application process.
Application Layer
Presentation LayerSession LayerTransport LayerNetwork LayerData LayerPhysical Layer
Functions of Application Layer
The Application Layer, as discussed above, being topmost layer in OSI model, performs several kinds
of functions which are requirement in any kind of application or communication process. Following
are list of functions which are performed by Application Layer of OSI Model:
Data from User <=> Application layer <=> Data from Presentation Layer
 Application Layer provides a facility by which users can forward several emails and it also
provides a storage facility.
 This layer allows users to access, retrieve and manage files in a remote computer.
 It allows users to log on as a remote host.
 This layer provides access to global information about various services.
 This layer provides services which include: e-mail, transferring files, distributing results to the
user, directory services, network resources and so on.
 It provides protocols that allow software to send and receive information and present
meaningful data to users.
 It handles issues such as network transparency, resource allocation and so on.
 This layer serves as a window for users and application processes to access network services.
 Application Layer is basically not a function, but it performs application layer functions.
 The application layer is actually an abstraction layer that specifies the shared protocols and
interface methods used by hosts in a communication network.
 Application Layer helps us to identify communication partners, and synchronizing

communication.
 This layer allows users to interact with other software applications.
 In this layer, data is in visual form, which makes users truly understand data rather than
remembering or visualize the data in the binary format (0’s or 1’s).
 This application layer basically interacts with Operating System (OS) and thus further
preserves the data in a suitable manner.
 This layer also receives and preserves data from it’s previous layer, which is Presentation
Layer (which carries in itself the syntax and semantics of the information transmitted).
 The protocols which are used in this application layer depend upon what information users
wish to send or receive.
 This application layer, in general, performs host initialization followed by remote login to
hosts.

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Last Updated : 03 Oct, 2024

 What is Application Layer in OSI Model?

 Functions of Application Layer

 Working of Application Layer in OSI Model

 Features Provided by Application Layer Protocols

 Services Provided by Application Layer Protocols

 Application Layer Protocols

What is an Application Layer in OSI Model?

Functions of Application Layer

 It allows users to log on as a remote host.

 This layer provides access to global information about various services.

 It handles issues such as network transparency, resource allocation and so on.

 Application Layer helps us to identify communication partners, and synchronizing

 This layer allows users to interact with other software applications.

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