XML CONNECTION METHOD
Developers wishing to interface directly with the transaction processing
server may do so using XML. Sale requests are posted directly to the
processing server via HTTPS, ensuring the security of the submitted information.
XML responses are generated during the same connection, reducing the
number of connections required to process a transaction.
The XML schema provides an easy alternative for developers wishing
to process real-time transactions. Because of the open-architecture
of XML, developers may create their own Windows COM objects, Java apps,
PHP routines, Perl libraries, standardized Web Services, etc. If your
application can generate XML, you can process transactions.
Since the XML method is simply another method for processing sale
transactions, all gateway features remain available. This includes
the Virtual Terminal, Transaction Listing, Testing Interface, etc.
For added security, XML capabilities are not immediately activated at
the time of your registration. This feature must be enabled by a gateway
representative. In addition, XML connections will be allowed only from
IP addresses specified by you.
A monthly fee of $5.00 is charged for access to the XML Connection Method.
This fee is above and beyond your current gateway access fees.
If you are using Java, download the Java Secure Socket Extension package
available at http://java.sun.com.
If you are using a Microsoft technology (such as ASP), you may use
the XMLHTTPRequest object of msxml.dll. (This solution is built upon
wininet.dll, which is not scalable. Consult your documentation for
details.)
If you are using PHP, you may use the CURL
library functions.
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