SocketTools Subscription

The SocketTools Subscription is a comprehensive suite of managed code .NET classes, dynamic link libraries (DLLs), ATL-based scripting components and ActiveX controls (OCXs) which can be used in a wide variety of programming languages.

The SocketTools Subscription plan also includes comprehensive technical support, and ensures that you always have the latest versions, including free upgrades to major new releases during the subscription period.

The following are just some of the features of the SocketTools Subscription:

  • Secure ATL based ActiveX controls compatible with most languages
  • Secure Windows dynamic link libraries (DLLs) with minimal overhead
  • The File Transfer Control allows you to upload and download files easily
  • The Internet Mail Control simplifies ending and managing e-mail
  • Low resource utilization and no external dependencies on third-party libraries
  • A comprehensive product with over 35 components and libraries
  • Fully compatible with Visual Studio 2003 and Visual Studio 2005
  • Includes both high level and lower level interfaces for maximum flexibility
  • Support for both synchronous and asynchronous network connections
  • Thread-safe implementation with full support for multithreaded applications
  • Support for proxy servers, including secure proxies, using FTP and HTTP
  • Support for the standard SSL and TLS security protocols with 128-bit encryption
  • Enable security features with just a few lines of code
  • Support for both implicit and explicit SSL and TLS connections
  • Create both secure client and server applications
  • Support for client certificates when required by the remote host
  • Support for using certificate files as well as using the Windows certificate store
  • No dependencies on third party security libraries
  • An extensive Developer's Guide and online Technical Reference
  • A professional technical support staff and extensive online support resources
  • No runtime licensing fees or additional royalties
  • A trusted company with over 10 years experience developing Internet components

The SocketTools Subscription includes more than 35 components and libraries which can be used to develop applications that meet a wide range of needs, using virtually any development environment and programming language.

SocketTools covers it all, including uploading and downloading files, sending and retrieving email, remote command execution, terminal emulation, and much more. The subscription also includes our high-level File Transfer and Internet Mail components which can simplify the most common tasks such as downloading files and sending email messages.

For developers who need to establish secure, encrypted connections, the SocketTools Subscription plan includes support for the industry standard Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Transport Security Layer (TLS) protocols.

The secure libraries and components implement standard Internet protocols such as HTTPS, FTPS, SMTPS, POP3S, IMAPS and more. Your data is protected by industrial strength 128-bit encryption, with full support for client certificates. You can also create your own custom secure server application, and there's no need for you to understand the details of certificate management, data encryption or how the security protocols work. All it takes is a few lines of code to enable the security features, and SocketTools handles the rest!

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Product Overview
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SocketTools FAQ
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Release Notes
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