GXS Trading Grid®

Messaging ServiceConnectivity Overview

A GXS TransactSM Messaging Service for the Active Business

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Table of Contents

Introduction.......................................................................................................................................... 3

Trading.Grid.Messaging.Service.Connectivity.Options.Matrix............................................................. 4

AS2........................................................................................................................................................ 5

AS3........................................................................................................................................................ 6

FTP........................................................................................................................................................ 7

SFTP..................................................................................................................................................... 8

FTPS...................................................................................................................................................... 9

HTTPS.(scripted)..................................................................................................................................10

Trading.Grid.Online.(HTTPS)............................................................................................................... 11

GXS.TP.Client.(HTTPS)........................................................................................................................12

MQ.......................................................................................................................................................13

OFTP....................................................................................................................................................14

OFTP2..................................................................................................................................................15

X.400...................................................................................................................................................16

GXS Trading Grid® Messaging Service • 3Connectivity Overview

Introduction

The GXS Trading Grid® Messaging Service (TGMS) offers a broad set of connectivity options to meet the needs of companies large and small, of varying technical levels and with different business requirements. This document provides guidance on choosing an appropriate connectivity option to best meet your company’s data exchange needs.

TGMS connectivity options include:

• AS2 • AS3 • FTP • FTPS • SFTP • HTTPS(scripted) • TradingGridOnline(HTTPS) • GXSTPClient(HTTPS) •MQ • OFTP • OFTP2 • X.400

Some of these connectivity options provide similar functionality. When choosing the best option for your company, beyond meeting your minimum business and technical requirements, some of the leading decision criteria should be your familiarity, expertise and in-house technical capabilities with the connectivity solution.

If you have questions on any of these connectivity options, or on any potential option not included in this list please contactyourlocalGXSrepresentative.Contactdetailscanbefoundonourwebsiteatwww.gxs.com/contact/.

Licenses and Trademarks

Trading Grid® is a registered trademark of GXS, Inc.Othertradenamesusedinthisdocumentarethetrademarksorservicemarksoftheirrespectiveowners.

Trading Grid Messaging Service Connectivity Options Matrix

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AS2

AS3

FTP

SFTP

FTPS

HTTPS.(scripted)

Trading.Grid.Online.(HTTPS)

GXS.TP.Client.(HTTPS)

MQ

OFTP

OFTP2

X.400

Drummond.Certified.

recommended

Drummond.Certifiedrecommended

Any.FTP

Any.SFTP

GXS-qualified.FTPS..software.only

Any.HTTP.scripting..language

Internet.Explorer.or.Firefox

GXS.TP.Client

IBM®.WebSphere®.MQ..or.MQ-capable.software

Any.OFTP

Any.OFTP

Any.MTA

Internet

Internet

Any.method.other.than.open.Internet.(examples.include.VPN,.leased.line,.frame.relay,.etc.)

Internet

Internet

Internet

Internet

Internet

Closed.circuit.IP.(leased.line,.frame.relay,.etc.).or.VPN.gateway

X.25,.ISDN,.closed.circuit.IP.(leased.line,.frame.relay,.etc.).or.VPN.(including.ANX.&.ENX)

Internet

X.25,closed.circuit.IP.(leased.line,.frame.relay,.etc.).or.VPN

Public.key,.SSL.optional

Public.key,.SSL,..User.ID/Password

User.ID/password,.Addi-tional.security.depends.on.physical.connectivity

SSH,.User.ID/password,.public.key.(optional)

SSL,.User.ID/password

SSL,.User.ID/Password

User.ID/Password,.SSL

SSL,.User.ID/Password

Network:.VPN/IPSec..or.closed.circuitApplication:.SSL

Network:.VPN/IPSec,..Dialup..Application:.SSID/Password

SSL,.SSID/Password,.Public.key.(optional)

Network:.VPN/IPSecApplication:.MTAName,.Password

Any.(Non-EDI.data..types.require.special.configuration)

Any.(Non-EDI.data..types.require.special.configuration)

Any

Any

Any

Any

Any

Any

Any

Any

Any

Any

Connectivity Option Client Software Options

Physical Connectivity

Security/Authentication

Data Types

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AS2

EDIINTAS2(ApplicabilityStatement2)isaspecificationdevelopedaspartoftheIETFEDIINTWorkGroupthatdefinescommunicationofEDIorotherbusiness-to-businessdataovertheInter-netusingHTTP.AS2providessecurityforthetransportpayloadthroughdigitalsignaturesanddataencryption. It ensures reliable delivery and non-repudiation through the use of message disposition acknowledgements(MDNs).AS2softwareinteroperabilitycertificationtestingisperformedbytheDrummond Group (www.drummondgroup.com).

Physical Connectivity: InternetSecurity:Publickey,SSLoptionalReceive (Push/Pull):PushData Types: Any(TGMSroutingofnon-EDIdatarequiresspecialconfiguration)Software Client Options: DrummondCertifiedclientsrecommended

Advantages: Real-time delivery, widespread acceptance, security and non-repudiation, utilizes the InternetDisadvantages:Expensivesoftware,firewallconsiderations

Requirements for connecting to TGMS via AS2:

• DrummondCertifiedAS2software(recommended) • X.509certificate • Persistentinternetconnection • Serveravailability24x7

Factors for considering AS2 connectivity to TGMS:

• AlreadyhaveAS2software • Needreal-timetransactionexchange • Largenumberofsmall/mediumsizefiles • PrimarilyEDIdata • Consideringhybridapproach(point-to-pointAS2withsomepartners,therestmanaged

through TGMS) •WanttoleverageInternetconnectivity

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AS3

EDIINTAS3(ApplicabilityStatement3)isaspecificationdevelopedaspartoftheIETFEDIINTWorkGroupthatdefinescommunicationofEDIorotherbusiness-to-businessdataovertheInternetusingFTP.AS3providessecurityforthetransportpayloadthroughdigital signatures and data encryption. It ensures reliable delivery and non-repudiation throughtheuseofmessagedispositionacknowledgements(MDNs).AS3software interoperabilitycertificationtestingisperformedbytheDrummondGroup (www.drummondgroup.com).

Physical Connectivity: InternetSecurity:Publickey,SSL/TLS,UserID/PasswordReceive Push/Pull: PullData Types:Any(TGMSroutingofnon-EDIdatarequiresspecialconfiguration)Software Client Options:DrummondCertifiedclientsrecommended

Advantages: Security and non-repudiation, utilizes the InternetDisadvantages:Expensivesoftware,firewallconsiderations

Requirements for connecting to TGMS via AS3:

• DrummondCertifiedAS3software(recommended) • X.509certificate • Internetconnectivity

Factors for considering AS3 connectivity to TGMS:

• AlreadyhaveAS3software • PrimarilyEDIdata • Consideringhybridapproach(point-to-pointAS3withsomepartners,therest

managed through TGMS) •WanttoleverageInternetconnectivity

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FTP

FileTransferProtocol(FTP)isacommonlyusedprotocolforexchangingfilesoveranynetworkthatsupportstheTCP/IPprotocol(suchastheInternet).Virtuallyeverycom-puterplatformsupportstheFTPprotocol.ThisallowsanycomputerconnectedtoaTCP/IP-basednetworktomanipulatefilesonanothercomputeronthatnetworkregardlessofwhichoperatingsystemsareinvolved.TherearemanyexistingFTPclientandserverpro-grams.TradingGridFTPconnectivityusesstandardFTP(FileTransferProtocol,specifica-tionRFC959)servicesandrequiresaprivateconnectionforsecurity.OpenFTPovertheInternettoTGMSisnotallowed.TheimplementationandtechnicaldetailsforusingFTPconnectivitywillvarygreatlydependingonprivateconnectivityoptionselected.Privateconnectivity options include: • VPN Security™ Remote—StandalonePCorLANsoftwarethatprovidesVPNcon-

nectivity over an Internet connection. This software can be obtained through GXS.

• VPN Security™ Gateway—Provideshost-to-hostVPNconnectivityviaaTCP/IPconnection.RequirestwoInternet-routableIPaddressesortheabilitytoperformNetworkAddressTranslation(NAT)andanIPSec-compliantfirewall.

• Leased Line, Frame Relay, MPLS—These are all examples of private, point-to-point connectivity options. These types of private connectivity options are provided by networkproviderssuchasVerizonandAT&T.

• Dial PPP—DialPPPisastandardmethodforaccessingInternetProtocol(IP)-basedapplicationsviadialupconnectivity;itisavailableatspeedsupto56kbpsthroughthe GXS service.

Physical Connectivity: AnymethodotherthanopenInternet(examplesincludeVPN,leased line, frame relay)Security:UserID/Password,dependentuponphysicalconnectivitysecurityReceive Push/Pull:Pull,Push(optionalwithsomephysicalconnectivitymethods)Data Types:AnySoftware Client Options: AnyFTPsoftware

Advantages:Supportforlargefiles,canuseanyFTPsoftware,securityofprivate connectionDisadvantages: CannotusetheopenInternet,firewallconsiderations

Requirements for connecting to TGMS via FTP:

• FTPsoftware • Privateconnectivity(VPN,leasedline,framerelay,etc.)

Factors for considering FTP connectivity to TGMS:

• FamiliarwithFTPanduseFTPforotherapplications • EDIand/ornon-EDIdata • Accesstoprivateconnectivityoptions(VPN,leasedline,framerelay,etc.) •WantsecurityofprivateconnectionversusInternetconnectivity

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SFTP

SFTP(SSHFileTransferProtocol)connectivitytoTGMSisbuiltuponthestandardSFTPprotocolasdefinedbytheIETFSECSHworkinggroup.SFTPconnectivitytotheTradingGridonlysupportsSSH-2protocol,whichisthemosttypicalimplementationofSFTP.

SFTPconnectivitytotheTradingGridMessagingServicesupportsSSHpublickeyau-thenticationandUserID/passwordauthentication.ItwillfirstattemptSSHpublickeyauthenticationandifthatfailsUserID/passwordauthenticationwillbeperformed.ForSSH2,eithertheRSAorDSApublickeyencryptionalgorithmscanbeused.Keylengthsof1024(default)or2048aresupported.

Physical Connectivity: InternetSecurity:UserID/Password,SSH-2secureshell,publickeyoptionalReceive Push/Pull: PullData Types: AnySoftware Client Options:AnySFTPcapablesoftwarethatsupportsSSH-2

Advantages: Many client software options, low cost client software options, utilizes the InternetDisadvantages: Nostandardsupportfornon-repudiation,firewallconsiderations

Requirements for connecting to TGMS via SFTP:

• SFTPsoftware • Internetconnectivity

Factors for considering SFTP connectivity to TGMS:

• ExperiencedwithandalreadyhaveSFTPsoftware •WanttoleverageInternetconnectivity • EDIand/ornon-EDIdata •Manyclientsoftwareoptions

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FTPS

TradingGridFTPSconnectivityusesstandardFTP(FileTransferProtocol,specificationRFC959)servicesandsimplyaddsasecuredtunnelthroughtheInternetusingSecureSocketsLayer(SSL)/TransportLayerSecurity(TLS).

Qualified Client Software (as of 01/12/2011):

• Ascential™ DataStage®TX,Release7.5(nowIBM) • Cleo®Lexicom™4.1 • eBridgeFTPSCommunicatorforGXSversion5.3 • Edisoft® Merchant™4.0 • Future3—AdvancedCommunicationModulePlus(ACMPlus) • Inovis™BizConnectSoftware,version3.0.2.361 • nuBridgestruExchange(formerlyTrailBlazerZMODFTPClientV3R1PTFLevel

PFT3100034) • QualEDIforWindows,32-bitversion • REIMS®B2BFrameworksversionV5Re • Robo-FTPversion3.2 • Seeburger®BusinessIntegrationServer(BIS®)Version5.5.1

Physical Connectivity: InternetSecurity: SSL/TLS,UserID/PasswordReceive Push/Pull:PullData Types: AnySoftware Client Options: OnlyGXSqualifiedclients

Advantages:UtilizestheInternetDisadvantages:Limitedclientsoftwarechoices,nostandardsupportfornon-repudiation,firewallconsiderations

Requirements for connecting to TGMS via FTPS:

• GXS-qualifiedFTPSsoftware • Internetconnectivity

Factors for considering FTPS connectivity to TGMS:

• AlreadyhaveaGXS-qualifiedFTPSsoftwareclient •WanttoleverageInternetconnectivity • EDIand/ornon-EDIdata

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HTTPS (scripted)

HTTPisapopularrequest/responseprotocolinuseeverydaybywebbrowsersandwebservers.SecurityisprovidedbydeliveringnormalHTTPinteractionoverencryptedSecureSocketsLayer(SSL).Therearemanyfreescriptingtoolsavailable,suchasPerlorRuby,thatcustomercanusetointeractwiththeTradingGridviatheHTTPSprotocol. UnsecuredHTTPconnectivitytotheTradingGridisnotallowed.

HTTPSconnectivitytotheTradingGridfurtherdefinesasubsetoftheheaderfieldsforroutingandmessagehandling.GXScustomersusingHTTPStoexchangemessagesthroughtheTradingGridmustfollowthesespecificheaderfieldswhensendingandreceiv-ing documents.

Physical Connectivity: InternetSecurity: SSL,UserID/PasswordReceive Push/Pull: PullorPushData Types: AnySoftware Client Options: AnyHTTPSsoftwareclientorscriptinglanguagethatcancon-form to GXS’s required request header formats

Advantages:Potentialforcustomintegration,utilizestheInternetDisadvantages:MustconformtoGXS’srequestheaderspecifications,customintegrationoncustomersidelikelyrequired,largefilesnotsupported

Requirements for connecting to TGMS via scripted HTTPS:

• HTTPscriptinglanguageandabilitytocreateHTTPscripts • Internetconnectivity

Factors for considering scripted HTTPS connectivity to TGMS:

• ExperiencedwithHTTPscripting • Abilitytocustomizeinternalintegration •WanttoleverageInternetconnectivity • Smallfilesizes • Noclientsoftwarecosts

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Trading Grid Online (HTTPS)

TradingGridOnline(TGO)providesaweb-basedportalinterfaceforuploadinganddownloadingfilesbetweenyouandTGMS.OnceyouareloggedintoTradingGridOnline(TGO),youcanselectfilesforuploadordownloadandthenthefilesaredeliveredoveranHTTPSconnection.

Physical Connectivity: InternetSecurity: UserID/Password,SSLReceive Push/Pull:PullData Types: AnySoftware Client Options: InternetExplorerorFirefox

Advantages: No software costs, utilizes the Internet, simple interfaceDisadvantages: Manualefforttouploadanddownloadfiles,notidealforhightransactionvolumes

Requirements for connecting to TGMS via TGO:

• InternetExplorerorFirefox • Internetconnectivity

Factors for considering TGO connectivity to TGMS:

• Verylowvolumes,willingtomanuallyuploadanddownloadfiles •WanttoleverageInternetconnectivity •Wanttoavoidanysoftwarecosts

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GXS TP Client (HTTPS)

GXSTPClient(TPC)isafreedownloadavailabletoGXScustomerswhichprovidesconnectivityexclusivelytotheTradingGrid.TPCprovidesacommunicationstool,abasicin-box/out-boxinterface,andacomprehensivetaskmanagerforautomatingandschedul-ingevents.TPCusesHTTPSforfiletransfer.

Physical Connectivity: InternetSecurity:SSL,UserID/PasswordReceive Push/Pull: PullData Types:AnySoftware Client Options: GXSTPClient

Advantages: CompleteGXSsolution,freeandeasytoinstallDisadvantages: No support for direct connections with other partners, no security, limited functionality

Requirements for connecting to TGMS via GXS TP Client:

• GXSTPClientsoftware •Windows-basedPC • Internetconnectivity

Factors for considering GXS TP Client connectivity to TGMS:

• Lowdatavolumes • Nocostforclientsoftware •WanttoleverageInternetconnectivity

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MQ

MQisaconnectivityoptionofferedtocustomersusingIBM’sWebSphereMQasa primarymethodofmovingbusinessdocumentswithintheirbusiness.WebSphereMQ is a widely available multi-platform message-oriented middleware software suite that provides an event-driven communication method, integrating GXS services into the client’s back-end system.

Physical Connectivity: VPNGateway,otherIPconnectivity(leasedline,framerelay,etc.)Security:VPNIPSec,closedcircuitReceive Push/Pull: PushData Types: AnySoftware Client Options: IBMWebSphereMQManagersoftware(MQclientnot supported),JMSsoftwarethatcansupporttheIBMWebSphereMQprotocol

Advantages: Real-time, push delivery, integration directly with internal middleware systemDisadvantages:RequiresIBMWebSphereMQManagerorotherMQcapablesoftware,extensiveconfiguration/implementation

Requirements for connecting to TGMS via MQ:

• IBMWebSphereMQorMQcapablesoftware • Privateconnectivity(VPN,leasedline,framerelay,etc.)

Factors for considering MQ connectivity to TGMS:

• AlreadyusingIBMWebSphereMQin-house • Accesstoprivateconnectivityoptions(VPN,leasedline,framerelay,etc.) • Needreal-timetransactionexchange • NeedassureddeliveryfeaturesofWebSphereMQ • Needtightintegrationwithinternalprocesses

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OFTP

ODETTEFTP(OFTP)supportisofparticularrelevancetotheautomotivesectorin Europe.TGMSsupportsconnectivityusingtheOFTPcommunicationsprotocol, including: • OFTPoverX.25(incl.X28) • OFTPoverISDN(incl.X31) • OFTPoverIP(overtheENXnetwork) • OFTPPush—TGMSwillproactivelydeliverdatatoclientpremisesusingOFTP • VFNsupport—TGMSwillacceptdatathatcontainsaVFN(VirtualFileName)

andwillroutetheVFNwiththedatatoOFTPorX.400tradingpartners. • ASCII/EBCDICtransliteration • End-to-endresponse(EERP)

Physical Connectivity:X.25,ISDN,IP,ENX,ANXSecurity:Standardnetworksecurity,SSID/PasswordReceive Push/Pull: Pull,Push(optional)Data Types:AnySoftware Client Options:AnyOFTPclient

Advantages: Reliable, stable Disadvantages:Security,requiresOFTPexpertise

Requirements for connecting to TGMS via OFTP:

• OFTPclientsoftware • X.25,ISDN,IP,ENX,ANX

Factors for considering OFTP connectivity to TGMS:

• AlreadyusingOFTPinhouse • Needend-to-enddeliverynotifications

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OFTP2

ThelatestversionoftheOFTPprotocolisversion2,knownasOFTP2.Thisversion is mainly intended for secure data exchange over the public Internet, where security is guaranteedbytheuseofsecuritycertificates.

Physical Connectivity: InternetSecurity: SSL,SSID/Password,PublicKey(optional)Receive Push/Pull: Pull,Push(optional)Data Types: AnySoftware Client Options: AnyOFTP2client

Advantages: Internetconnectivity,security,emergingstandard,certifiedcompatibleclientoptions, real time exchange optionDisadvantages: LimitedacceptanceoutsideofEurope,softwarecosts

Requirements for connecting to TGMS via OFTP2:

• OFTP2clientsoftware • Internetconnectivity

Factors for considering OFTP2 connectivity to TGMS:

• AlreadyhaveOFTP2software • Needreal-timetransactionexchange • Handlessmallandlargefiles • Consideringhybridapproach(point-to-pointOFTP2withsomepartners,

the rest managed through TGMS) •WanttoleverageInternetconnectivity

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X.400

X.400isasuiteofInternationalTelecommunicationUnion(ITU)TelecommunicationStandardizationSector(ITU-TS)recommendationsthatdefinestandardsforDataCom-municationNetworksforMessageHandlingSystems(MHS).X.400ispredominantlyusedoutsideofNorthAmerica—forexample,inretailinEurope.X400providesaproac-tive or push delivery method.

TGMSsupports1984,1988and1992versions,alladdressingstandardsandthecommonX.400bodyparts.TGMSsupportstheX.400P1MTAprotocolbutnotP7Client protocol.

Physical Connectivity:X.25,IPSecurity: Standard network securityReceive Push/Pull:PushData Types:AnySoftware Client Options: AnyMTA

Advantages: Reliable, international standardDisadvantages: Security,requiresX.400expertise

Requirements for connecting to TGMS via X.400:

• X.400MTAsoftware • X.25orIPconnectivity

Factors for considering X.400 connectivity to TGMS:

• AlreadydoingX.400 • Needpushdelivery

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