Re: [xmlblaster] adding SSL to xmlBlaster

[Marcel Ruff <mr at marcelruff.info>]

Madere, Colin wrote:

> You must.  Something has to exchange keys and decrypt on the server-side so
> that xmlBlaster can read the messages.  xmlBlaster doesn't have SSL
> connection code built in, does it?  That would make my life much easier.
The only condition on server side is a running sshd (secure shell 
deamon) which is
automatically installed on any Linux and free available for Windows.
Then it should run as described under:

  http://www.xmlblaster.org/FAQ.html#SSH


regards

Marcel

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Marcel Ruff [mailto:mr at marcelruff.info] 
>
> Madere, Colin wrote:
>
>  
>
> > The FAQ doesn't say it, but wouldn't you have to set up the proxy ssh 
> > situation on the server too and have xmlBlaster connect to the local 
> > port just as the client connects to its local port?
> >
> >    
> Without having it now verified i think on the server you don't need to 
> configure anything.
> But on the client side you are correct, the client connects to its local 
> port.
> This is the same situation with any SSL tunnel (say for cvs).
>
>  
>
> > Also, I'm looking for a client solution that is enclosed in the client 
> > so... I'm going to have to use JSSE for any Java-based clients (which 
> > is ok, however, will mean I have to hack up the xmlBlaster client libs 
> > OR do a code version of what's suggested in the FAQ.... going to try 
> > out that second option and see where it leads me)
> >
> >    
> Good luck
>
> Marcel
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