Why we want the webdispatcher to terminate SSL?

[Former Member]

When we configure the installed webdispatcher, we have the option to

configure the webdispatcher to terminate the SSL.

We dont know why people would pick this option? What would be the

benefit to do so?

I'll give points. Thanks!

[Former Member]

Hi,

SSL is secure connection between SAP applications (systems).

Please go through note :

Note 510007 - Setting-up SSL on the Web Application Server ABAP

Regards

Ben

[praveenkumar_kadi]

Hi,

Yes people want to terminate SSL if they want to make use webdispatcher in place.

This is why because, webdispatcher itself a fire-wall and no need of using SSL here( that is already a secure layer). If you don't terminate SSL, you are adding a secure layer which is already in place.

So, It's a waste of choice to stick to SSL when using webdispatcher.

Hope that answers your doubt.