Designer-Server integration: HTTPS made easy

Jaroslav Urban — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 11:32:00 +0000

In CloverETL Designer 2.8.0, connecting to CloverETL Server over HTTPS protocol is supported. However, the client requires some configuration including import of client’s certificate to the server. Starting with CloverETL Designer 2.8.1, the situation is much simplified. The HTTPS can be used without any additional client configuration.

The usage scenario is similar to using a web browser – if the Designer detects an unknown server certificate, it asks the user if the certificate should be accepted & imported. A server certificate can be imported either permanently or temporarily for one Designer session.

Connecting to CloverETL Server over HTTPS

In the above screenshot you can see an example of connecting to the CloverETL Server over HTTPS. The Designer detected an unknown certificate and asks the user whether the certificate should be accepted. The user can of course examine certificate’s content prior to accepting or refusing.

This simple HTTP connection work in case that the application server running CloverETL Server does not require a certificate from its clients. When it requires client certificates, then the Designer must be configured as previously.

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Designer-Server integration: HTTPS made easy