Using the HTTP Post Utility

This utility provides a simple HTTP client interface that enables you to post messages/requests to HTTP servers, which is useful for orchestrations that have an HTTP Receive Request activity as the starter activity.

To use this utility. either Studio or the Integration Appliance must be a web server capable of receiving messages from any http client interface.

Procedure

  1. From the Windows Start menu, choose Programs > IBM > WebSphere Cast Iron Studio > HTTP Post Utility. A web browser opens and displays the Post a Document page
  2. In the URL of Inbound Connector field, specify the hostname of the HTTP server, followed by the HTTP path.
  3. In the Document to Post field, you have two options:
    • Click Browse and open an existing file.
    • Enter the message into the text field.
  4. Click Submit to post the message.