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Sovellustasoihin refers to the application layer in computer networking. It is the layer that is closest to the end user and provides services that directly support user applications. This layer is responsible for handling the communication protocols that applications use to exchange data. Examples of protocols at the application layer include HTTP for web browsing, FTP for file transfer, SMTP for email, and DNS for domain name resolution. Applications interact with the application layer through Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). The application layer is part of the TCP/IP model and the OSI model, although the specific protocols and their grouping can differ slightly between the two models. Its primary function is to enable software applications to access network services, translating user needs into network protocols and vice versa. It acts as an interface between the user's programs and the underlying network infrastructure, ensuring that data can be exchanged in a way that is understandable to both the applications and the network.