Custom Send Communication Channel Overview

The outgoing communication channel enables EC to send messages. These messages can be in either XML or Flat File format.

To develop an outgoing communication channel, you must first develop a sample channel. This sample channel is socket-based and listens for outgoing connections on a certain port. Also, you must develop a channel that implements functionality for sending a message using the HTTPS protocol. This allows the HTTP server within the EC Server to receive messages.

Using HTTPS means you have to manage digital certificates. This document does not contain any recommendations on how to manage certificates.

By following the examples given in this section, you will be able to create an outgoing communication channel for HTTPS. These sample codes use certificates in a safe and simple way. Since the source codes are only sample codes, you might have to complement them with additional code.