What is HTTP?
HTTP stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol and it is the foundation of communication for the world wide web. Companies can leverage HTTP protocol connections to communicate with their business partners, beyond just accessing a website. For B2B integration purposes, HTTP servers and clients are a means to send and receive files securely of the internet.
The basics of an HTTP connection consist of a server, like an FTP, and user credentials to access information made available to that user. This ensures that files are transferred securely and to the right user. Each attempt to pull or post data to the HTTP server will result in a certain return code, notifying the users of the success or failure of the attempt.