PerfSONAR Developers FAQs

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Code

1. Where can I find the sources code?
   • Most of the sources can be found in the SVN
2. How does the SVN works?
   • SVN Usage Details
   • SVN tips
3. How can I create the communication part of a web-service based on perfSONAR base
   • You can find guidelines on how to create a schema and a java web-service (starting from perfSONAR base).
4. How is SOAP used? (doc/literal vs. rpc/encoded)
   • Doc/literal only.
5. I wish to add a LS registration feature to my service. Is there some classes already existing that I can re-use?
   • Please reger to here to find out more information about it.
6. I would like to get additional information about ..., who should I contact?
   • A List of tool and the contact person is provided.
7. Where can I find information about the Results codes (and error codes)?
   • You can find information about the Results codes and you got any question, please contact Maciej Glowiak.

Schema

1. What does the perfSONAR message consist of?
   • This section provides details on the presentation of measurement data, perfSONAR messages, and message types/IDs.
2. Where can I find actual XML schemata?
   • The XML schemata are on SVN. "perfsonar/schema" directory. Additional information on the schema can be found.
3. How do I extented or modify the schema?
   • Please create the schema syntax and semantic according to the following specifications.
4. Where can I find more information about RNC (the schema language that's being used to describe the XML perfSONAR messages)?
   • A RELAX NG Compact Syntax Tutorial can be found at the relaxng.org website.

Other

1. Which visualisation can access which service?
   • Please refer to Visualisation_tools_and_Services_Access to have the list of visualisation, metric and service version.
2. How can I look look at the SOAP messages on Axis?
   • You can use SOAP Monitor. The installation procedure is provided here. A screenshot can be found [here]
3. Do you know about a SVN client for windows
   • http://tortoisesvn.tigris.org/
4. How should I name my service?
   • Information about the naming criteria of the service can be found here.