Using the RESTful Web Service SDKs

To develop applications that use the RESTful Web Service SDKs, you must be able to log on to a BI platform deployment that has RESTful web services installed.

See the BI platform RESTful Web Service Developer Guide to learn about:

  • Retrieving the base URL, either from the CMC or with a program
  • Making RESTful web service requests
  • Logging on to the BI platform RESTful Web Service SDK
  • Logging off from the BI platform RESTful Web Service SDK

The RESTful Web Service SDKs also rely on the BI platform RESTful Web Service API for session management and repository access.

REST Methodology

The SDKs comply with the REST methodology. You can access them using any programming language that supports making HTTP requests. You can send HTTP requests from any operating system, either Microsoft Windows or UNIX, or even from a mobile platform. You can also make HTTP requests without writing code by using tools that make HTTP requests.

Format

Both XML and JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) request and response formats are supported. For more information on the JSON format, see www.json.orgInformation published on non-SAP site and RFC4627Information published on non-SAP site. For more information on the XML format, see www.w3.org/XMLInformation published on non-SAP site.

Before You Begin

Before using the RESTful Web Service SDKs, make sure the WebApplicationContainerServer (WACS) server is running. This server hosts the RESTful web services. You can also decide to trace the server activity.