What is a SIP2 connection?

SIP2 (Session Initiation Protocol) is a protocol for communication between devices. In the context of Koha SIP2 is used for communication between Self Check (SC) machines i.e. self checkout machines, and the Automated Circulation System (also known as ACS which in this case is the server running Koha).

What is a SIP2 authentication?

SIP2 patron authentication is an optional configuration that requires individual library users to provide their circulation barcode and a valid password or PIN to complete specific actions via SIP2. SIP2 patron authentication is only available to WMS libraries using WMS Authentication or an LDAP service.

What is SIP2 server?

The SIP2 Server is an application that runs as a Windows Service. The service name is AmlibSIP2Service. After installation the service can be started and stopped in the Services area in Windows. The SIP2 server uses: Settings in the AmlibConfig.

Is SIP2 secure?

Securing SIP2 Communications SIP2 generally communicates over a TCP connection. To secure SIP2 communication, Alma uses an open source SSL encryption wrapper called Stunnel, which is a lightweight component installed locally on standard operating systems.

What is the difference between SIP and SiP2?

SIP and SIP2 were designed to handle basic inventory operations, such as checking in and checking out library books. Both versions of the Standard Interchange Protocol have been largely replaced by the National Information Standards Organization Circulation Interchange Protocol (NCIP). This page contains a technical definition of SIP.

What is the purpose of the SIP protocol?

SIP is a protocol defined by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). It is used for establishing sessions between two or more telecommunications devices over the Internet. SIP has many applications, such as initiating video conferences, file transfers, instant messaging sessions, and multiplayer games.

How is SIP used in real time streaming?

SIP complements other communications protocols, such as Real-Time Transport Protocol ( RTP) and Real-Time Streaming Protocols ( RTSP ), used in IP-based sessions. The SIP communications protocol determines five attributes when establishing and terminating multimedia sessions: User location. User availability. User capabilities. Session setup.

When to use SIP1 or SIP2 in EZproxy?

The SIP directive tells EZproxy to use SIP1 when communicating with the remote host. The SIP2 directive appears in EZproxy 4.0g (2007-03-12) or later to use SIP2 protocol. When configuring, you should use either the SIP or SIP2 directive, but not both.

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