Transports
Transports are the mechanisms used to move data between systems in integrations.
Transport Mechanisms
Transport mechanisms are the fundamental channels through which data moves between systems during integrations. The choice of transport directly impacts the reliability, scalability, security, and performance of your integration.
HTTP
The foundation of web communication and modern APIs
Webhooks
Event-driven HTTP callbacks for real-time integrations
File-Based Transport
Using files to move data between systems
Database Connections
Direct database connectivity for data integration
Real-Time Communication
WebSockets and other real-time data exchange methods
Messaging Systems
Message queues and pub/sub systems for reliable communication
Advanced API Formats
SOAP, GraphQL, gRPC and other specialized API protocols
Choosing the Right Transport
The appropriate transport mechanism depends on several factors:
- Data volume: How much data needs to be transferred
- Frequency: How often data needs to be exchanged
- Latency requirements: How quickly data must be delivered
- System capabilities: What protocols the systems support
- Security needs: Authentication, encryption, and access control requirements
- Reliability: Guaranteed delivery and error handling needs
For FileMaker integrations, HTTP-based approaches (including REST APIs and webhooks) are often the most accessible starting points due to built-in support through the Insert From URL script step.