The following table shows the communication channels used by the framework, the protocol used for the connection, and the data types transferred.
Communication Path |
Protocol Used |
Data Types Transferred |
---|---|---|
Web browser acting as front end client |
HTTPS |
Application data and security credentials |
Exchange data between ABAP AS and HANA system |
DB Connection |
Application data |
HTTP connections are protected using the SSL protocol. It is important to use HTTPS protocol in all cases so that sensitive information is encrypted. In order to ensure that, you need to set SSL flag for Security Requirement in the Logon Data tab page in the SICF node (for the UI and all other services).