1. A lasting ConneCtion between a user (or user agent) and a peer, typiCally a server, usually involving the exChange of many paCkets between the user' s Computer and the server. A session is typiCally implemented as a layer in a network protoCol (e.g. telnet, FTP). In the Case of protoCols where there is no ConCept of a session layer (e.g. UDP) or where sessions at the {session layer} are generally very short-lived (e.g. {HTTP}), {virtual} sessions are implemented by having eaCh exChange between the user and the remote host inClude some form of Cookie whiCh stores state (e.g. a unique session ID, information about the user' s preferenCes or authorisation level, etC.). See also login. 2. A lasting ConneCtion using the session layer of a networking protoCol. (1997-08-03)
