ZL UA 10.1.1 introduced Beta-level integration of the ZL UA High Performance API Kit for compatibility with REST architecture and Web services. The REST endpoints added in ZL UA 10.1.1 were primarily for FAM (File Analysis and Management) operations. In ZL UA 10.2 and 10.3, Beta-level integration of the REST API continued with additional endpoints for FAM operations, as well as new endpoints for Discovery Manager and Unified Archival Admin (UAA) operations. Click here to view the most recent version of the ZL UA REST API Kit Reference Guide (ZL UA 10.3.2).
The REST API will provide several advantages once fully implemented:
- For cloud-based Web services, REST is a standard today.
- Easy adaptation of REST APIs into any programming language.
- Simpler implementation and testing of tools built with REST-based APIs.
- Standardizes ZL UA’s API services.
If you are curious to learn more about the differences between the ZL REST API and the ZL Services API, click here.