Method select list

The Method identifies the protocol used for data exchange with trading partners. The Method combined with the Provider (discussed below) describes how data exchange is accomplished.

Method/Protocol Description
DIAL Data is exchanged using modem based dial-up communications.
FTP Data is exchanged using standard FTP.
FILE Data is exchanged through files in directories.
TCP Data exchange is accomplished over TCPIP socket connection.
FTPS Data is exchanged using FTP over SSL.
SFTP Data is exchanged using SSH File Transfer Protocol.
AS2 Data is exchanged using AS2.
AS3 Data is exchanged using AS3.
HTTP Data is exchanged over HTTP connection.
HTPS Data is exchanges over HTTPs connection.