A does something over something

Question

SOAP

SOAP is an XML-based protocol for accessing web services over HTTP.

'Over' here means "based on" or "not based on"?

Answer 1

"Over" here means "by means of" or "using".

• Can you repeat it over the comlink.
• Files can be sent over the internet.
• You can upload files to the server over FTP.

This seems to be mainly used in IT.