HTTP data source

From a technical perspective, an HTTP data source is a Web server (for example, Apache) or an application server (for example, Tomcat, GlassFish, and so on).

The external content is either generated dynamically by the data source, based on database queries; or it is available statically.

When using Send time content, the external content is retrieved at the time of sending. Consequently, the data source must fulfil particular requirements in respect of availability and possibly also response times.

If the data source returns personal information, the protection of the data source is also an important aspect.

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