RE: Sending data - need explanation of how to begin

[michael@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

Sender: michael@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

1. Yes, though there may need to be some changes made to incorporate the
login.

2. The HTTPAPI example programs can be used as a base to accomodate your
needs.

3. You may need to access the CGI page directly, and it may need to be
modified to accept the userid/password.

4. In this instance I would think it's secure. You're not going to a
site that you don't know - you're going to a specific site of your
choosing. 

I'm sure others will chime in with better information, but I think this
can all be done with HTTPAPI.

> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Sending data - need explanation of how to begin
> From: "John McKee" <jmmckee@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Date: Thu, January 05, 2006 10:33 am
> To: ftpapi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> 
> Sender: "John McKee" <jmmckee@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> 
> Where I work, we currently send data using TrailBlazer's ZMODEM software to a client.  And, it works well.  Thus, somebody wants to change things on the receiving side.....
> 
> 
> Now, they would like for us to send the data to their web page.  I have looked at the process a little.  
> 
> First, their site self certified certificate needs to be installed.  The certificate expires in a few months.
> 
> Once that is done, then, you are allowed to click on a link to login.  I looked at the page source, but this appears to all be javascript.
> 
> On the login page, a popup box is presented requesting a user name and password.
> 
> Then, a third page is presented where upload can be selected - this is a link to a CGI program.
> 
> I don't know what happens next in the process.
> 
> I am a complete novice in this area.  I have LOTS of questions but don't know where to begin looking for answers.  A lot of my questions get hung up on terminology.  I have been programming for over 20 years and this is frustrating.
> 
> I am hoping somebody can give me a nudge.
> 
> Here are some questions:
> 
> 1) Can HTTPAPI be used to connect to this server to upload data, based on the information I have presented so far?
> 
> 2)  Is there an example or series of examples that I could use to get this done, and if so, what would they be?  
> 
> 3)  I have been following this list for a while, and I do not know how I am supposed to determine the method used.  For example, I have seen mention of POST.  But, how can I identify what is being requested and how do I send it?  Since the server is javascript based, with clickable links visible only after login, how (or can) HTTPAPI make the connection?
> 
> 4)  Is a self signed certificate secure?  I work in a hospital, thus HIPPA is a HUGE issue.  Data MUST be secure.
> 
> I apologize for the entry level questions.  I need some direction, and I appreciate any assistance.
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> John McKee
> 
> 
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