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Definition: HTTP - the Hypertext Transfer Protocol - provides a standard for Web browsers and servers to communicate. The definition of HTTP is a technical specification of a network protocol that software must implement. HTTP is an application layer network protocol built on top of TCP. HTTP clients (such as Web browsers) and servers communicate via HTTP request and response messages. The three main HTTP message types are GET, POST, and HEAD.

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Simple and secure remote installation method that accepts input via a web page?

Some unconclusive thoughts on the question: One workaround would be to block the HTTP(S) port in the firewall (on the remote server), and access the installation web page via a SSH tunnel. …
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Can I trust the source IP of an HTTP request?

As far as I've understood, if you try to issue a HTTP request with a spoofed IP address, then the TCP handshake fails, so it's not possible to complete the HTTP request, because the SYN/ACK from the server … The case when the evil client controls the network of the Web server - The case when the evil client fakes another IP on its own local network - BGP attacks Then I can indeed trust the IP address of a HTTP
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