Business Analytics expects HTTP as the default transport protocol from clients to the Business Analytics Server. Connections from the Business Analytics Server to mashable information sources typically also use HTTP.

Business Analytics supports HTTPS and SSL for connections from clients or connections to many types of mashables, such as web feeds or REST and WSDL web services, or through direct connections using EMML. Business Analytics can also use digital certificates from clients in user authentication.

The certificate store, certificates and configuration needed to support SSL in Business Analytics depends on the connection requirements, as shown below:

See also The Certificate Store and Certificates for more information: