Important Considerations

  • DataCore REST Support software is installed on a Windows computer which will act as the REST server. The REST server is hosted by Windows Internet Information Services (IIS). Refer to the installation notes, requirements, and other important information. installation notes, requirements, and other important information.

    Customers upgrading from DataCore REST Support versions 1.0 and 1.0 PSP 6 to version 1.0 PSP 7 or later should be aware of DataCore API changes beginning in DataCore REST Support version 1.0 PSP 7, and other important information such as version compatibility with DataCore SANsymphony. Refer to the Migrating from Previous Versions for more information. Also see DataCore REST API Reference Guide for complete API information.

  • To ensure proper functioning, the REST server should be able to resolve host names for all servers in the connected server group.
  • Data is transferred according to the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (standard HTTP  or secure HTTPS) selected during installation. To change the protocol, see Changing the Hypertext Transfer Protocol.
  • HTTPS uses an SSL Certificate. A trust relationship must be established to avoid security alert messages. Requests are encrypted.
  • HTTPS URIs begin with "https://" and use port 443 by default, whereas HTTP URIs begin with "http://" and use port 80 by default.
  • The connection to the DataCore Server remains active for 30 minutes when the client is idle (not sending requests), after which time the connection is disconnected.
  • This software has logic to prevent brute force attacks. After three unsuccessful login attempts, the user must wait for an amount of time that increases for each unsuccessful attempt.
  • If installing the SANsymphony REST support on a standalone server, the administrators must modify the Web.config file first and specify the corresponding SANsymphony server name or network address of the primary SANsymphony server for the property <add key="DestinationServer" value=""/>. The Web.config file may be found in the following REST installation folder: C:\Program Files\DataCore\REST. After modifying the value, restart the Internet Information Services (IIS) server application.