BITS Samples and Tools (Windows)

The following section contains step-by-step C++ examples for Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS).

Section	Purpose
BITS C++ Application Examples	C++ examples that demonstrate a range of tasks that can be completed by using BITS features.

In addition, BITS includes the following samples in Windows SDK. The samples are located under InstallDirectory\Samples\Web. Each sample includes a Readme.txt file that explains how to install and run the sample. You can download the Windows SDK from http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=c2b1e300-f358-4523-b479-f53d234cdccf&DisplayLang=en. BITS is included in the Core SDK.

Sample	Purpose
BITS_IE	Shows how to use the BITS interfaces to download files from a server.
Controls	Shows how to use the BITS interfaces to control and configure BITS options, including using some of the peer cache administration methods. BITS 4.0: The Controls sample is deprecated.
Downloads	Shows how to use the BITS interfaces to download files from a server.
HTTPHeaders	Shows how to use the BITS interfaces to modify HTTP headers.
PeerCaching	Shows how to use the BITS interfaces to enable a job to download from a peer. BITS 4.0: The PeerCaching sample is deprecated.
Uploads	Shows how to use the BITS interfaces to upload a file.
UploadSample	Shows how to use the BITS interfaces to upload a file to a server and receive a reply.

BITS provides the following tool.

Tool	Purpose
BITSAdmin	Command-line tool to create download or upload jobs and monitor their progress.

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The samples on this page are included in the Microsoft Windows SDK for Windows Vista. Download the Microsoft Windows SDK for Windows Vista at http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=c2b1e300-f358-4523-b479-f53d234cdccf&;;DisplayLang=en. However, the ClientCert sample is not included. If you need help, consider asking questions in the BITS newsgroup microsoft.windows.public.backgroundtransfer). The newsgroup server is msnews.microsoft.com. Someone from the BITS team monitors the newsgroup and should be able to assist you if someone else on the newsgroup cannot.