What information is typically submitted with every aXAPI call after the initial login is complete?

A

After the initial login is complete, the A10 aXAPI (Application Programming Interface) requires additional information to be submitted with every subsequent call to the API. This information is used to authenticate and authorize the user, as well as to identify the specific ACOS device being targeted by the API call.

The correct answer is A: Authorization header with signature.

Explanation: The Authorization header with signature is the standard mechanism used to authenticate and authorize API calls to the A10 aXAPI. The header typically includes a combination of the user's API key, API secret, and a timestamp, which is used to generate a digital signature that is sent along with the request. The ACOS device will then verify the signature to ensure that the request is coming from a trusted source and has not been tampered with in transit.

Option B, The ACOS device serial number, is not typically submitted with every aXAPI call, as the device is already identified during the login process. However, the serial number can be used as part of the authentication and authorization process, especially in multi-device environments.

Option C, The programming language being used, is not typically submitted with every aXAPI call, as the API supports a variety of programming languages and does not require any specific language to be used.

Option D, The AXAPI special permission XML file, is not typically submitted with every aXAPI call, as the permissions are already established during the login process and do not need to be re-established with every call.

Option E, Log file location, is not typically submitted with every aXAPI call, as it is not relevant to the authentication and authorization process.