The Zend Server Web API allows external systems to connect to a programmatic, restful API that allows access to all of Zend Server’s management features. Using the Web API, a 3rd party system can automate cluster management, application deployment, and other development and integration tasks.
The Zend Server UI is both an example and a test case for the use of the Zend Server Web API. Almost every functionality in the UI is executed via the Web API.
The Web API is a restful gateway that relies on a signature-based authentication solution for identity control. Seated behind the authentication mechanism is also a detailed permissions system that handles access control and allows you to limit access to your Zend Server.
After a response is generated by the Web API it will be parsed into either in XML or JSON, and returned to the requesting entity.
This reference guide includes the following sections:
Web API |
Zend Server |
1.0 |
5.1 |
1.1 |
5.5 |
1.2 |
5.6 |
1.3 |
6.0 |
1.4 |
6.0.1 |
1.5 |
6.1.0 |
1.6 |
6.2.0 |
1.7 |
6.3.0 |
1.8 |
7.0.0 |
1.9 |
8.0.0* |
*Current version
Note:
For a versioning of available Web API methods, see Available API Methods. Please note that support of methods depends on the Zend Server edition you are using.