Pathway/iTS Web Client Programming Manual (G06.24+)

Introduction to Pathway/iTS Web Clients
Compaq NonStop Pathway/iTS Web Client Programming Manual—520270-001
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Gateway Threads
will process the connection request. Multiple routers can thus be used to support more
than one gateway application.
Gateway Threads
The run-time web gateway is implemented as a Pathway/iTS intelligent device support
(IDS) requester running on the NonStop Himalaya system under control of the TCP.
This requester program is provided as part of Pathway/iTS. It handles requests from the
browser-based web client, treating the client as an intelligent device.
The gateway validates user access and performs certain functions on behalf of the client
including beginning and ending transactions, user conversion routines, and send
operations to Pathway server processes.
Client communications with the Pathway/iTS web gateway can use the standard HTTP
protocol to allow optional use of Internet proxy servers. Alternatively, for intranet
applications, a client can use the raw sockets protocol. The protocol is specified by the
system manager when starting the router process.