Question

Say I want to have a server that can accept 2GB file over network, HTTP. And the data is easily readable with well known format, think something like CSV.

Is there a way to gradually process the data the user has uploaded into file upload “INPUT = FILE” control while the data is still uploading through 32kbps modem?

I’m reading HttpRequest Stream, and other streaming documentation, but haven’t found a confirmation if IIS, ASP.NET even allows it and if I’m just not wasting my time.

And, from development perspective, is it possible to simulate slow stream?

Answer 1

Use WCF Streaming that you can use netTcpBinding or basicHttpBinding. I have used it and It is super fast and efficient – really impressive.

And yes you can simulate slow transfer, you just need to write to your stream slowly (pauses in the middle).