1.4 Communication Details
The following table lists the Communication details.
Table 1-2 Communication Details
Connection/Interface | Details |
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HTTP | Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is a communication protocol in the application. |
HTTPS | HTTPS (HTTP over SSL or HTTP Secure) uses a Secure Socket Layer (SSL), a secure protocol that works on top of HTTP to provide security. That means SSL encrypted data will be routed using protocols like HTTP for communication. |
TLS | Transport Layer Security (TLS) encrypts data for private and sensitive information such as passwords, credit card numbers, and personal correspondence in the application. |
Thrift Connection | Thrift supports clean abstractions and implementations for data transport, data serialization, and application-level processing. |
Oracle Wallet Connection | Oracle Wallet is a file that stores database authentication and signing credentials. It allows users to securely access databases without providing credentials to third party software and quickly connects to Oracle products. |
SSH Connection | Secure Shell Protocol (SSH) hosts multiple channels simultaneously and transfers data in both directions. |