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HTTP XML/REST Value sensor shows protocol violation. What can I do?

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I'm trying to monitor an XML file via HTTP using the HTTP XML/REST Value sensor, but the sensor returns an error

The server committed a protocol violation. Section=ResponseStatusLine

What can I do?

error help http protocol prtg xml-rest

Created on Oct 21, 2011 12:13:01 PM by Daniel Zobel [Product Manager]

Last change on Dec 10, 2020 10:02:58 AM by Brandy Greger [Paessler Support]



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The webserver's response is invalid. However, you can configure the sensor to use a more tolerant behavior. To do so, please create a new text file, containing

<?xml version="1.0"?>
<configuration>
<system.net>
    <settings>
        <httpWebRequest useUnsafeHeaderParsing="true" />
    </settings>
</system.net>
</configuration>

Save it as XMLValue.exe.config and copy it to the Sensor System sub-folder of your PRTG program directory.

Then the sensor should work as expected.

Created on Oct 21, 2011 12:16:57 PM by Daniel Zobel [Product Manager]

Last change on Oct 21, 2011 12:18:35 PM by Daniel Zobel [Product Manager]



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As of PRTG version 9.1.4.1839 (Nov 15th, 2011) this work around is not necessary any more.

Created on Nov 15, 2011 3:09:50 PM by Daniel Zobel [Product Manager]



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Daniel,

We're on the latest version and are experiencing this issue. The workaround appears to not work either. When I load the page in a browser I get what looks like a valid XML file. It works fine on other XML applications but this is an internally developed service so is probably badly coded. Any other workarounds possible? (e.g. some way to get HTML advanced to just pick up words etc.)

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?>
<system1response>
    <action>ACTIONNAME</action>
    <response>SUCCESS</response>
    <responsedata xmlns:system1="http://schemas.system1.com/aci/">

etc.

Thanks, James

Created on May 2, 2012 4:19:53 PM

Last change on May 3, 2012 8:04:28 AM by Daniel Zobel [Product Manager]




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