Sending XML files through HTTP Request/Response.

[EJONES]

Hey all!

I am not sure if this is the right forum for this question, please
redirect me if this is not.

With that, here is a question ... from a novice really.

We have a situation where we need to send an XML file from our server
to another server..URL really (http:// abc.com/xyz.crspx). This URL
expects this XML file, reads and sends us back a response (with success
or error codes etc) which I need to write to a file and save. The XML
file itself contains the authentication information which the remote
server will use before it sends a response back.

Is this something I should use HTTP Request/Response for. Can I do this
in a batch mode where this program runs every 10 mts and picks up an
XML file in a predetermined location and transmits it. Are there
limitations to the size of the XML file.

Any direction on how to proceed will be very helpful. Suggestions &
resources are appreciated.

Thanks much!
EJONES

 

[josh.s17]

It is possible to use HTTP to send and receive XML files and I have
seen this done. Depending on your implemention you may come across
problems with large files but this is usually something you can
configure in your application.