web services vs datasocket

[jjapuy]

I noticed that there are many ways in Labview to access data remotely via TCP/IP using 3rd party APIs. Can you help me differentiate the Datasocket method vs. Labview web services?

[ramktamu · Accepted solution]

Hi jjapuy,

Datasockets and webservices are completely different systems.

Datasockets is a internet programming technology specially used in SCADA systems and OPC servers to get and set data. DataSocket is an extremely powerful way to transfer data and to create easy connections between computers. The DataSocket Read and DataSocket Write VIs support various protocols including DSTP, OPC, Lookout, HTTP, FTP and File retrieval.

http://www.ni.com/white-paper/3224/en/

Web Services are used to publish the data or application into the web providing the remote control function.

http://www.ni.com/white-paper/7747/en/

[mikeporter]

What, specifically, is your application?

Mike...