SOAP v1, v2

SOAP (originally Simple Object Access Protocol) is a messaging protocol specification for exchanging structured information in the implementation of web services in computer networks. Its purpose is to induce extensibility, neutrality and independence. It uses XML Information Set for its message format, and relies on application layer protocols, most often Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) or Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP), for message negotiation and transmission.

 

The SOAP connector by IConduct is used to call SOAP services. The platform offers an option of SOAP and SOAP V2. SOAP is used for the ASMX web service. SOAP v2 is used for WCF web service. To determine the type of web service, refer to the relevant section in WSDL URL as demonstrated in the example below:

To configure the SOAP connector, follow the instructions below:

1. In the Admin Navigation tree, select Connections and click New.

Connections Section in the Admin Navigation Tree

2. Scroll down to the Services section and select the SOAP or SOAP V2 item from the list.

Connector Selection Page

3. In the SOAP Provider work area, fill in the following fields and click Save.

Connection Work Area

Fields	Description
Connection	A new connection name. Enter a connection alias here.
Is Active	Toggles connector’s activity at interface execution. Enable the checkbox to activate the connection for execution.
Cloud Agent	The LAN you are working with. Select "IConduct" for cloud systems and your corporate agent for internal systems.
Implementation Type	Defines the implementation type. Select from the drop-down list: Default. IConduct scheduler works on the cloud agent set in the Cloud Agent field. Java. IConduct scheduler works by sending requests to a Java agent.
Is Source	This connection entity is available as a data source for Import (writing to Schema). Enable the checkbox to ensure data import.
Is Target	This connection entity is available as a data target that receives data from schema to current data container. Enable the checkbox to ensure data export.
Timeout	The length of time (in milliseconds) the IConduct platform waits for a response from the connection provider before returning a timeout error. Set the time value to stop the system from connection attempts.
SQL	The box is intended for entering a query.
DateTime Format	Not used in this connector.
WSDL URL	Allows defining the link to the WSDL file location. Enter the URL to the WSDL document for your web service.
Authentication Type	The end-point authentication method. Select the required authentication type from the drop-down list: Windows is the login and password in AD (active directory system). Basic relies on the model that the client must authenticate itself with a user-ID and a password for each realm. Digest all requests for access from client devices are received by a network server and then sent to a domain controller. Credentials are hashed or encrypted before being sent, ensuring they are never transmitted in clear text form. Certificate is the use of a Digital Certificate to identify a user, machine, or device before granting access to the endpoint. Note: The Certificate selection requires the encryption certificate upload. Go to the Certificate field and click Choose File to upload the .cert file to IConduct. The file is used in coordination with its secure password. Enter the latter in the Password field that appears on the Certificate selection. Blank is used for the unsecured access to local servers and on-premises IConduct deployment.
Encoding	Used to set the SOAP request body. Select the required encoding format from the drop-down list. Use Default to proceed with the encoding of the OS where the Cloud Agent is installed.
Username/Password	Credentials used for authentication to the web service.

 

Once the connection is saved, you can test if it is successful. Click Test Connection in the toolbar. If the created connection works, you will receive a success message. 

Testing the Connection