Version Compatibility

These questions are related to versions of Wiretap servers and Wiretap Client API.

Do I need to rebuild tools when a new Wiretap server and API is released?

The Wiretap API is backward-compatible with new servers, so there is no need to recompile. The only time you need to update is to get new API features or bug fixes.

How can I tell which version of the server is running? Why do I need to know?

Each version of a Wiretap server enables/extends its feature set. When talking to a specific server, the API might need to know what functionality is available, so a Wiretap server provides vendor, product, and version information to the client.