1.3 Protocol Overview (Synopsis)

The protocol allows a protocol client to list and delete existing alert subscriptions. It consists of a single WSDL port type with two WSDL operations and their replies. It describes a series of communications between the protocol client and protocol server roles.

Figure 1: Protocol client/server message exchange

Prior to the initiation of the protocol, the protocol client is configured with user information. After this is done, the client connects by using the user information. For more information, see section 1.5.