Gcom SyncSockets API

Description - Gcom-proprietary repository of C functions (and their Java equivalents)...

• To create and manage SyncSockets® protocol communications
• Built on top of sockets to give it a TCP/IP-based look and feel

Purpose

• Developers use the SyncSockets API to create a custom application that uses the SyncSockets protocol to interface with Gcom_ssd.
• Gcom_ssd uses legacy APIs and the SyncSockets API to convert legacy protocols to/from the SyncSockets protocol.

Other Names - SSAPI

Usage Benefits

• Eliminates the legacy API learning curve.
• Shortens development time because the SyncSockets API is built on top of sockets to give it a TCP/IP-based look and feel.
• Simplifies the connection procedures to Gcom_ssd.
• Ensures that only legal operations are performed between the custom application and Gcom_ssd.
• Provides a migration path to pure TCP/IP-based applications. You can replace the legacy protocol link with a TCP/IP link with no change to the application code.

More on Relationships

SyncSockets API log file - The SyncSockets API logs Gcom_ssd TCP events to help you diagnose installation, setup, and configuration problems.

For more information...

• Gcom Protocol Appliance Guide
• SyncSockets
• SyncSockets Guide
• SyncSockets Tutorial
• SyncSockets Tutorial Program