Purpose
The HTTP Server API enables applications to communicate over HTTP without using Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS). Applications can register to receive HTTP requests for particular URLs, receive HTTP requests, and send HTTP responses. The HTTP Server API includes SSL support so that applications can exchange data over secure HTTP connections without IIS. It is also designed to work with I/O completion ports.
Developer Audience
This API is designed for use by C/C++ programmers.
Run-Time Requirements
The HTTP Server API is supported on Windows Server 2003 operating systems and on Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2). Be aware that Microsoft IIS 5 running on Windows XP with SP2 is not able to share port 80 with other HTTP applications running simultaneously.
In This Section
| Topic | Description |
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Overview | General information about HTTP.
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Using | Procedural guide for using HTTP.
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Reference | Documentation of specific functions, structures, and enumeration types available in HTTP.
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See Also
- Windows HTTP Services
(WinHTTP)
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