2.1 Restrictions

This section contains information about the restrictions of the Reporting Web Service API.

2.1.1 Read-only

The web service allows only read operations from the database. There is no mechanism to update data through this interface.

If you want to update data in the MyID database through a web service, you can use the MyIDEnroll web service. See the Lifecycle API guide for details.

2.1.2 Data source restrictions

The web service is only permitted to read tables or views that start with the characters WS_. This restriction prevents arbitrary access to the database. It is recommended that you tailor the views to your exact requirements.

Note: The WS_ prefix is automatically added to the name of the table or view specified in the Table node.

2.1.3 Service Provider Model restrictions

At present the web service does not support the Service Provider deployment model for MyID; that is, multiple databases sharing a middleware tier. It can connect only to the default database in an installation.

2.1.4 Auditing

At present the web service does not audit the fact it has been called, other than in the IIS log.