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What is the difference between a gateway and a protocol?
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What is the difference between a gateway and a protocol?
At IBM? we define a gateway asa solution that allows our customers to access Sterling B2B CollaborationNetwork.A gateway may include several computer servers firewalls and applicationsas well as the protocol that you use to log in to your Sterling B2B CollaborationNetwork mailbox.
A protocol is a convention that enablesyou to connect communicate with and transfer data with Sterling B2B CollaborationNetwork.A protocol defines the rules governing the syntax semantics andsynchronization of the communication. Protocols can be sorted intotwo classes: Legacy (including Async and Bisync) and Internet (includingFTP and HTTP).
You must connect to Sterling B2B CollaborationNetwork usingsome type of protocol (either legacy or internet).
The Communications Guide discusses the Internet protocolsin terms of the gateway services that IBM provides:
- AS1
- AS2
- Connect:Direct
- FTP
- HTTP
- MQ
- Customs
IBM providesother services that can be considered gateways such as our InterconnectService?which connects to value-added networks including ANX.
For More Information
Overview informationabout the gateway services is provided in Gateways.
Legacyprotocols are discussed in detail in the Technical Reference Guidewhich can be found on the Gateways and Communications page of theOnline Library.
Internet protocols are discussed in detail inthe Communications Guide which can be found on the Gatewaysand Communications page of the Online Library.
Standards arediscussed in more detail in EDI Standards.
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