REST API - Instance & item setup
How to setup a REST API instance and item in SIA
The REST API SIA connector allows for performing HTTP(s) REST API calls with a remote server.
HTTP & HTTPS
The Connector supports both HTTP and HTTPS (secure) connections.
Parameters
When using the REST API Connector both the instance and item have specific parameters. These parameters are required as they are needed to establish a connection and to connect to a specific endpoint.
Instance
The instance needs the following parameters to establish a connection to the remote server:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Address (instance default) | The IP address or URL of the server to connect to. |
| Timeout |
The amount of time to wait for a response from the remote server, before considering it a failed connection. Default: 10 |
| Default Headers |
The parameters to be passed to the headers of the request. |
| Json |
Whether the request is a JSON type that will be added to the default headers. Default: Yes |
Item
The item parameters that are needed to read the connect to a remote server:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Endpoint |
The endpoint for a specific request. |
| Header |
Additional header settings to be added to the HTTP request. To add multiple headers use the format as below: |
| Type |
The request type to use (POST, PUT, GET, DELETE). |
| Body |
Optional request data to add to the specific request as the default payload (eg. login information). |