[Version 5.0.2 and later]Configuring endpoint URL information for HTTP bindings

Configuring a service endpoint is necessary to connect Web service clients to any Web services among the components being assembled or to any external Web services.

Before you begin

Review the article Using HTTP to transport Web services requests.

Why and when to perform this task

You can specify HTTP URL prefixes for Web services that are accessed through HTTP by using the Provide HTTP endpoint URL information panel in the administrative console. The HTTP URL prefixes provide location specific information and are used to form complete endpoint URLs that are included within published WSDL files.

To configure these prefixes with the administrative console:

Steps for this task

  1. Open the administrative console.
  2. Click Applications > Enterprise Applications > application_instance > Provide HTTP endpoint URL information.
  3. Specify the URL prefixes for the Web service.

    In this step you specify the protocol (HTTP or HTTPS), as well as the host_name and port_number used in the endpoint URL. You can select a prefix from a predefined list, by selecting the default HTTP URL prefix, or you can use a custom HTTP URL prefix.

    1. Select Default HTTP URL prefix or Custom HTTP URL Prefix.

      If you select the default HTTP URL prefix, a list provides you with a choice of endpoint URL prefixes. The list is a combination of two sets of ports in the module: the virtual host ports and the application server ports. Use a prefix from this list if the application server of the Web service is accessed directly. Select a value and also select the check box of the modules to use the prefix.

      If you want to use a custom HTTP URL prefix, type the value in the field. Select the check box to be use in the prefix.

    2. Click Apply.

      The URL prefix, whether default or custom, is copied to the selected module HTTP URL prefix field.

    3. Click OK.

Results

You have a Web service that is configured to connect to Web service clients by using an HTTP transport.

What to do next

Configure any other URL endpoint information for Java Message Service (JMS) bindings and direct enterprise JavaBean (EJB) access. Then, Publish WSDL files.

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Searchable topic ID:   twbs_providehttp
Last updated: Jun 21, 2007 4:12:58 PM CDT    WebSphere Application Server Express, Version 5.0.2
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