
The HTTP adapter on the Advanced Adapter Engine handles HTTP requests, in which the XI message header data is transported using URL parameters, and the HTTP body only contains the message payload.
The HTTP Adapter (AAE) runs on the Advanced Adapter Engine, whereas the HTTP Adapter (IE) runs on the Integration Engine.
The following table summarizes the security-relevant aspects of the HTTP adapter:
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Aspect |
HTTP Adapter on the Advanced Adapter Engine |
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Underlying protocol |
HTTP Inbound and outbound connections are to be be secured by SSL. |
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Inbound configuration (sender adapter) |
Configuration in sender channel of type HTTP_AAE in Integration Directory For triggering a call to HTTP sender adapter, the user needs to be assigned the security role (action) http_adapter_message . This action is already assigned to the following UME roles in the HTTP adapter application deployment descriptor: SAP_XI_IS_SERV_USER SAP_XI_DEVELOPER_J2EE SAP_XI_ADMINISTRATOR_J2EE |
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Outbound configuration (receiver adapter) |
Configuration in receiver channel of type HTTP_AAE in Integration Directory Authentication: Anonymous logon, basic authentication, and authentication by certificate (when using SSL). |
More information: Configuring the HTTP Adapter (AAE)