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| 1. Use HTTPS in your Java client code | |
| Author: | Matt Towers |
| URL: | http://www.javaworld.com/javaworld/javatips/jw-javatip96.html? |
| Summary: | Using HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) isn't as obvious as you might think. If you've ever tried to implement secure communication between a Java client and an HTTPS server, you've probably discovered that the standard java.net.URL class doesn't support the HTTPS protocol. This tip shows you how to overcome that limitation, using a JDK 1.2-compatible virtual machine or Microsoft's JDK 1.1-compatible JView. (1,800 words) |