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Read about how to implement web services on devices (WSD). Understand its purpose, where it's applicable, the developer audience, and run-time requirements. |
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Web Services on Devices |
article |
05/31/2018 |
The Microsoft Web Services on Devices API (WSDAPI) supports the implementation of client-controlled devices and services, and device hosts conforming to the Devices Profile for Web Services (DPWS). WSDAPI uses WS-Discovery for device discovery.
WSDAPI may be used for the development of both client and service implementations.
Web Services on Devices allows a client to discover and access a remote device and its associated services across a network. It supports device discovery, description, control, and eventing. Developers can create WSDAPI client proxies and corresponding stubs for device hosts.
The Web Services on Devices documentation is intended for C/C++ programmers and device vendors creating DPWS-compliant products.
Client applications that use WSDAPI are supported starting with Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008.
| Topic | Description |
|---|---|
| About Web Services on Devices |
Architectural and general information about Web Services on Devices. |
| Using Web Services on Devices |
Information about generating code, configuring applications, and troubleshooting. |
| Web Services on Devices Reference |
Reference documentation for the Web Services on Devices API. |