Web service Client

Question

User1374267567 posted

I have been asked to create a web service client and i am provided with WSDL link, .cert and .pfx files. I haven't done any coding using certificate.

Can you please suggest how to use the certificate and pfx file and create a client?

Answer 1

User-1000095884 posted

Hi,

You can utilize the WSDL file to create a WCF service, or consume the service by inputing full path + WSDL file name in "Add Service Reference" dialog box in Visual Studio. Here are some references.

#How to use a WSDL file to create a WCF service (not make a call)

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/950150/how-to-use-a-wsdl-file-to-create-a-wcf-service-not-make-a-call

#How can I consume a WCF service using a local WSDL file?

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/1483178/how-can-i-consume-a-wcf-service-using-a-local-wsdl-file

You can refer the steps to install the certificate and use the certificate for the service in blogs below.

#Securing WCF Services with Certificates

http://www.codeproject.com/Articles/28248/Securing-WCF-Services-with-Certificates

http://blog.mitchdenny.com/2007/09/06/using-certificate-based-authentication-and-protection-with-windows-communication-foundation-wcf/

Best Regards.

Answer 2

User-1623675128 posted

Hi Shiva,

 

we had similar prject couple of years ago and we did it in VB.NET here piece of code that may help u out.

 Dim Pcertifacate As New X509Certificate2(CertFilePath, sPwd) -- pass here certificate and password (you should get pwd from the other team who owns Service)

WS.ClientCertificates.Add(Pcertifacate )    -- Add here cert to Proxy             

WS.Url = Url    -- Add the web service URL            

WS.Timeout = 60000                

WS.SoapVersion = System.Web.Services.Protocols.SoapProtocolVersion.Soap11               

 System.Net.ServicePointManager.CertificatePolicy = New TrustAllCertificatePolicy()

 WS.Web_MethodXXX(input_ar,Par)amters xxx)

 

for this u need to have following namesapces to havecertifcates and seurity etc.

 

Imports System.Net.ServicePoint

Imports System.Security

 Imports System.Security.Cryptography.X509Certificates

 Imports System.Security.Cryptographye

 

hope this helps!