Data Transformation Engine HTTP Adapter Reference Guide

Chapter 3 - HTTP Commands List of Commands
HTTP Adapter Reference Guide
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HTTP(S) URL (-URL)
The HTTP(S) URL adapter command (-URL) is required for connection. Specify the
URL to connect to the HTTP(S) server. You must specify a file name for the file to
be transferred.
-URL {HTTP|HTTPS}://[user[:pass]@][host[:port]][/dir[/file]]
Option Description
HTTP
The HTTP application protocol
HTTPS
The HTTPS application protocol
Note: This option is only available if you have the
Security Option installed.
user
Specify the user name to connect to the HTTP(S) server.
Unless you are also specifying a password, this must be
followed by @ if you specify host.
:pass
Specify the password that authenticates the user name.
This parameter must be followed by @ if you are also
specifying host.
host
The HTTP(S) server name or address
:port
The HTTP(S) server port name or number
/
dir
The directory path for the file
/file
The file that the HTTP adapter retrieves
Note The user and pass arguments extend what is supported by the RFC for a URL
path.