What are the different types of application layer protocols?

The application layer is the topmost layer in the OSI model which collaborates with the lower layer to provide end-to-end communication between devices. Various protocols are used on this layer to transmit data between applications. Some of the most common application layer protocols are HTTP for web browsing, FTP for file transfer, SMTP for email, DNS for domain name resolution, and Telnet for remote terminal access. Other protocols like SIP, XMPP, and SNMP are also used for communication between various applications. Each protocol has its specific functionality and is responsible for efficient transmission of data between devices.

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