BAS and BWS Reference Manual

Welcome to the Barracuda App Server (BAS) and the Barracuda Embedded Web Server (BWS) reference manual.

BAS and BWS are C libraries for adding HTTP, HTTPS, and application services to embedded products. BWS provides the native web-server foundation. BAS adds Lua, Lua Server Pages (LSP), and additional protocol modules when the application needs them.

How to Use This Manual

• New to BAS web development: Start with Web Development with BAS to choose a native C/C++, Lua, Mako Server, or Xedge development path.
• Integrating BAS or BWS into a native product: Read the server integration guide, followed by OEM Getting Started.
• Using Mako Server or Xedge: Open the product page below for setup, application packaging, configuration, and operation.

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Quick References

• Ready-to-run BAS hosts:
  • Mako Server for Windows, Linux, macOS, and other high-level operating systems (HLOS).
  • Xedge as the native embedded host for real-time operating systems (RTOS). Xedge applications can also run under Mako Server during development.
• Online Lua Tutorial
• Ready-to-run examples (GitHub)
• Download the Latest Reference Manual
• OEM C/C++ Documentation
  • Guide to Server Integration and Configuration
  • BAS/BWS C/C++ Reference Manual
  • SharkSSL TLS Stack C/C++ Reference Manual
• Virtual File System and URL routing
• Authentication and authorization
• IoT and communication protocols

Software Bill of Materials (SBOM)

The exact component set depends on the BAS/BWS version and build configuration. Use the machine-readable Software Bill of Materials supplied with this distribution when reviewing components and licenses. Confirm the shipped configuration rather than relying on a generic component list.