A web service is an application that users can access by using HTTP or HTTPS. The cluster administrator can set up the web protocol engine, configure SSL, enable a web service, and enable users of a role to access a web service.
ONTAP supports the following web services:
This service makes a node's log, core dump, and MIB files available for HTTP or HTTPS access through the cluster management LIF or a node management LIF. The default setting is enabled.
Upon a request to access a node’s log files or core dump files, the spi web service automatically creates a mount point from a node to another node’s root volume where the files reside. You do not need to manually create the mount point. `
This service enables you to run ONTAP APIs to execute administrative functions with a remote program. The default setting is enabled.
This service might be required for some external management tools. For example, if you use ONTAP System Manager, you should leave this service enabled.
This service enables off-box management applications to discover the cluster in the network. The default setting is enabled.
This service controls access to a privileged environment on the system to assist problem analysis and resolution. The default setting is disabled. You should enable this service only when directed by technical support.
This service controls the availability of ONTAP System Manager, which is included with ONTAP. The default setting is enabled. This service is supported only on the cluster.