Users can connect to Oracle Content Services using protocols appropriate to their platform. Users on all platforms can connect using HTTP for Web browser-based access.
Oracle Content Services supports the following protocols:
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HTTP, the Hypertext Transfer Protocol, is used for Web browser-based access.
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FTP, the File Transfer Protocol, is used for file transfers across Wide Area Networks such as the Internet.
The FTP protocol sends unencrypted passwords over the network. For this reason, users must create an FTP password for greater security.
In addition to FTP, Secure FTP (FTPS) is supported. You can access Oracle Content Services using either implicit or explicit FTPS. Because FTPS does not send unencrypted passwords over the network, an FTP password is not necessary.
- WebDAV, Web-based Distributed Authoring and Versioning, is an HTTP-related protocol that is designed for Wide Area Networks such as the Internet. Currently, the most widespread WebDAV client is the Web Folders extension to Windows Explorer, also known as Network Places in Windows 2000/XP. Oracle Content Services also provides WebDAV support for Macintosh users.
Oracle Drive provides Windows users with SMB-like drive mapping capabilities, but uses WebDAV as the actual protocol.