<snip> On Fri, 28 Jan 2005 08:02:46 -0600, David Suarez <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I think the answer here would be configuration is the only way in the > scenario above. The question is, do you really need the call backs for > what you're really doing? In the licensing example above, you likely > only need to send the request to the public server. The public server > can check and respond if the license is valid. There's no need for it > to send you a request later. </snip>
I am not sure at this point David S. what you have tried, but I can assure you that your conclusion that "configuration is the only way in this scenario above" is incorrect, because I do this all the time with no difficulties whatsoever. <snip> It doesn't make sense to assume that the web service installed on the client inside some network will be reachable from the external network. If this is what you're doing, configuration (having the client app user set the URL) is the only way to set it up because they (the client) will likely need to open up some incoming requests that they normally would not allow through their firewalls anyway. </snip> The firewall issue is different. It is true that if you have the correct URL or IP address that a caller cannot get through if there is a firewall blocking the port. But that is a totally separate concern. It in fact does make sense to assume that a web service installed on a network will be reachable from an external network. There would otherwise be no sense at all to having the web service. If you toss in these firewall issues, you will only be muddying the waters with irrelevant concerns that are unrelated to this problem. I hope that did not sound too preachy. I guess I am just pretty sure in this area and hope that you all will see I am only trying to help. I am sure because I have gone through all the problems in one way or another related to this many times. Wasn't Martin the originator of this thread? Maybe you are talking about a sub-thread issue? Jack -- ------------------------------ "You can lead a horse to water but you cannot make it float on its back." ~Dakota Jack~ "You can't wake a person who is pretending to be asleep." ~Native Proverb~ "Each man is good in His sight. It is not necessary for eagles to be crows." ~Hunkesni (Sitting Bull), Hunkpapa Sioux~ ----------------------------------------------- "This message may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not the addressee or authorized to receive this for the addressee, you must not use, copy, disclose, or take any action based on this message or any information herein. If you have received this message in error, please advise the sender immediately by reply e-mail and delete this message. Thank you for your cooperation." --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
