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Category: AS2

  • How to set up an AS2 EDI connection

    Many organizations that employ electronic data interchange (EDI) in their business-to-business (B2B) transactions exchange EDI messages through the Applicability Statement 2 (AS2) protocol. EDI communications carried out over AS2 are sometimes called AS2 EDI.…

  • AS2 vs SFTP—What’s the difference?

    AS2, used for direct B2B exchanges like EDI over HTTP/S, emphasizes encryption, authentication, and non-repudiation with MDN receipts. SFTP, functioning over SSH, provides a secure method for broader file transfer needs, focusing on encryption,…

  • How to set up automated AS2 file transfers

    Overview In an earlier quickstart guide to setting up an AS2 server, we featured a manual method for sending EDI messages. Because EDI transactions are best carried out automatically, we thought it would be…

  • How to setup an AS2 server with JSCAPE: a QuickStart guide

    In this tutorial, you’ll learn the basic steps for setting up an Applicability Statement 2 (AS2) server. While the final outcome will only be a rudimentary AS2 setup, the steps you’ll encounter along the…

  • What is AES encryption and how does it work?

    Overview: What Is AES? First adopted by the U.S. government to protect classified information, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) has long gained global acceptance and is used for securing sensitive data in various industries. In…

  • What is AS2 protocol? how to use applicability statement 2

    AS2 (Applicability Statement 2) is a secure file transfer protocol used for automated, server-to-server transfers. It ensures message integrity, confidentiality, and reliability, making it ideal for exchanging business documents like purchase orders and invoices.…

  • VAN vs AS2 – which is better for sending EDI documents?

    There are currently two ways of exchanging EDI documents. The first involves subscribing to a third party known as a Value Added Network (VAN), while the second involves using the AS2 protocol. Sure, there…

  • How to use AS2 MDN async receipts on the JSCAPE MFT server

    When you request an electronic receipt a.k.a. Message Disposition Notification or MDN for your AS2 transmission from your trading partner, you can choose between two options: Sync MDN or Async MDN. In this post…

  • How to schedule an AS2 file transfer

    In a previous post on automated AS2 file transfers, we showed you how to configure JSCAPE MFT Server so that it would monitor a directory for newly added files and then, each time a…

  • What is the standard server port for AS2?

    The AS2 protocol has no standard port per se. However, since it runs over HTTP or HTTPS, people who use AS2 also use the standard ports of those protocols by default.

  • An easier way of exchanging AS2 trading partner credentials

    AS2 is no doubt the best option for carrying out B2B exchanges of EDI documents. However, compared to general purpose file transfer protocols like FTP/S or SFTP, it’s known to be considerably more difficult…

  • Benefits of using the JSCAPE MFT server as an AS2 server

    As promised in our last post, we’re going to talk about JSCAPE MFT Server and why it’s the perfect choice for an AS2 server.

  • How to pick the best AS2 server for your business

    So you’ve already discovered the benefits of AS2 and are now convinced you need one for your business. You might now be wondering, ‘what is the best AS2 server out there’? There can be…

  • What is an AS2 Server? | B2B File Sharing

    Last time, we talked about the benefits of AS2 and why you might need it for your business. In order to transact through AS2, you’ll need an AS2 server. In this article, we will…

  • What are the benefits of AS2 file transfers?

    Since the start of the year, we’ve been seeing a dramatic rise in interest for AS2 from businesses across the board. AS2 is commonly used in enterprise B2B transactions. So why are more businesses,…

  • How to apply a digital signature on AS2 MDNs

    To ensure non-repudiation of AS2 receipts, you need to affix digital signatures to your AS2 Message Disposition Notifications or MDNs. We’ll teach you how to do that in this post.

  • AS2 message tutorial on applying digital signatures

    Overview As promised in our last post, we’ll be teaching you how to set up your AS2 Server to use digital signatures when sending AS2 messages. Let’s dive into the digital signature tutorial now.

  • Applying AS2 Encryption

    Overview If your AS2 connection already runs over HTTPS, your EDI messages should already be protected by the data-in-motion encryption that comes with SSL/TLS. But what if you want an added layer of security…

  • Setting up client certificate authentication on an AS2 server

    Overview Not all AS2 servers authenticate trading partner clients through usernames and passwords. Many use digital certificates. If you want to know how to set up this kind of authentication on your AS2 server,…

  • How to address the IT skills gap in manufacturing

    While the IT skills gap is sometimes exaggerated, there are some industries where the tech talent shortage is really a major issue. One of those industries is manufacturing. Despite growing adoption of advanced technologies…

  • Segregating files received from different AS2 trading partners

    Files coming in via unauthenticated AS2 file transfers are stored in one common directory. However, in most cases, you would like to segregate files according to their sending trading partner. This post will teach…

  • Advantages of using SSL/TLS HTTPS on AS2

    On its own, AS2 already comes with a nice set of features that enable it to secure EDI transactions. It’s got encryption. It’s got non-repudiation. It even has data integrity checks as well as…

  • Video: apply digital signatures on AS2 messages

    This video tutorial shows you how to configure JSCAPE MFT Server AS2 servers so that you and your trading partners can digitally sign your AS2 messages.

  • Video: setting up client certificate authentication on an AS2 server

    A video tutorial demonstrating how to set up client certificate authentication on an AS2 server running on JSCAPE MFT Server.

  • How to apply AS2 encryption: video tutorial

    If your AS2 connection already runs over HTTPS, your EDI messages should already be protected by the data-in-motion encryption that comes with SSL/TLS. But what if you want an added layer of security or…

  • Video: how to set up an automated AS2 file transfer on JSCAPE

    Last time, we posted a quickstart guide to setting up an AS2 server. The example in that tutorial featured a manual method for sending EDI messages. Because EDI transactions are really best carried out…

  • Video: the quickstart guide to setting up an AS2 server

    In this video tutorial, we walk you through the basic steps of setting up an AS2 server. These are the initial steps that will eventually allow you to carry out EDI transactions with an…

  • Apply digital signatures on AS2 messages without HTTPS

    Overview Although you can run AS2 over HTTPS in order to provide encryption, authentication, data integrity, and non-repudiation to your EDI exchanges, it’s not necessary. You can still get the same level of protection…

  • Want to do direct EDI communications? secure these first

    Overview There are two ways of exchanging EDI messages. You can do it directly or you can course it through a third party service provider like a VAN (Value Added Network). While the first…

  • EDI transmission types every trading partner should know

    Overview In order to conduct Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) transactions with a trading partner, businesses need a way of transmitting their EDI messages. Today, we take a look at the most widely used EDI…

  • What EDI is and why it’s easier to implement than ever before

    Overview: What EDI Is Although already in existence for about 40 years, EDI is not yet as widespread as it ought to be. But recent technological advancements and favorable business conditions are changing that.

  • What is EDI x12?

    Overview Most industries in the US use the EDI X12 standard for electronic data interchange. So if you’re looking to perform automated business transactions in the US, you have to be familiar with it.

  • Can you identify the port numbers of these 12 file transfer protocols?

    Most of these file transfer protocols should already be running on your network. Can you identify their respective default port numbers?

  • JSCAPE’s AS2 server achieves drummond certified status

    JSCAPE is pleased to announce that it’s JSCAPE MFT Server (9.1) product has achieved Drummond Certified™ status for its implementation of the AS2 protocol. One of the most widely used protocols in the world,…

  • Meeting AES 256 encryption requirements for data in transit

    Overview Not many organizations require AES 256 encryption to secure their sensitive documents. But those who do might find this post quite useful. Here, we’ll show you how to enable FTPS, SFTP, HTTPS, WebDAVS,…

  • File transfers have a much bigger impact on Time-To-Market than you think

    A growing number of businesses are finding it imperative to get certain products out in the market FAST. To beat extremely tight deadlines, most of them employ IT systems to accelerate business processes. Whenever…

  • What is a digital signature?

    Overview Digital signatures help enforce security during data transfers. They’re mainly responsible for establishing authentication, data integrity, and non-repudiation. Today, we’ll be talking about the basic concepts behind digital signatures, where they’re used, how…

  • A simple overview of OFTP (Odette file transfer protocol)

    Overview: OFTP (Odette File Transfer Protocol) A couple of days ago, we released JSCAPE MFT Server version 9.1. Although technically a minor release, 9.1’s actually accompanied by several new features that we, in the…

  • What is an AS2 MDN?

    Overview An MDN is an electronic return receipt that a trading partner can optionally request during an AS2 interchange. The use of MDNs helps enforce data integrity and non-repudiation in AS2. In this post,…

  • 10 ways to make server to server file transfers for enterprise use

    Overview Server to server file transfers are usually associated with enterprise business processes. Interestingly, some of these file transfers actually don’t fit the bill. In this post, we’ll share some tips on how you…

  • You know it’s time to implement server to server file transfer when..

    Overview Many business processes involve file exchanges. Bid and proposal submissions, loan applications, legal filings, financial reporting, data backup and recovery, supply chain integration, B2B collaboration, and several business transactions all require the movement…

  • Securing HIPAA EDI transactions with AS2

    Overview One of the main goals of the Health Insurance Portability and Accontability Act (HIPAA) is to improve efficiency in the US health care industry. To achieve this, HIPAA mandates the use of electronic…

  • AS2 server & file transfer client for iOS

    JSCAPE is pleased to announce the release of JSCAPE MFT Server (8.7). This release includes a number of improvements, highlights of which include added support for AS2 (Applicability Statement 2) and an iOS file…