Windows NT Explorer: Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP)

Brett Burridge, Mobile: +44 (0)7775 903972 ( Homepage)

Ariadne 2001
(ReLIS:doi:doiari:y:2001:i:29:p:11)

Abstract:

Previous Windows NT Explorer articles featured in Ariadne have looked at some of the essentials tools and technologies for web development on the Microsoft Windows platform, namely Internet Information Server and Active Server Pages. The focus this issue is the Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP). The protocol is a core technology in the provision of web services across the Internet. While SOAP is not a Microsoft specific technology, the protocol is being embraced by the company as it focuses effort on the provision of web services. Indeed, web developers who create solutions on the Windows platform are going to be hearing a lot about web services. Microsoft’s initiatives such as .NET and HailStorm are helping to transform it from a software development company to a services company. Additionally, the latest release of their development environment, Visual Studio.NET, allows developers to create and use web services in their own applications.

Note: Author Brett Burridge investigates the use of the Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), the XML-based protocol that is taking a leading role in the emerging area of web services.
Month: 02-October-2001
Year: 2001

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