Final answer:
Presto provides an HTTP server for RESTful client communications, a JDBC driver for Java applications, and REST interfaces for programmatic interactions. It does not natively support SOAP.
Step-by-step explanation:
Presto is a high-performance, distributed SQL query engine for big data. Its architecture allows users to query a variety of data sources such as Hadoop, AWS S3, MySQL, Cassandra, and many others within a single query. When it comes to the interfaces that Presto exposes, it primarily provides the following:
- HTTP: Presto's primary interface for client communication is its HTTP server which handles RESTful requests from clients.
- JDBC (Java Database Connectivity): Presto offers a JDBC driver that allows Java applications to connect to the Presto server and execute queries.
- REST: Representational State Transfer is used by the Presto HTTP server to allow users to submit SQL queries, fetch results, manage queries, and retrieve server information programmatically.
While SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) is a protocol that could theoretically be used for web services, Presto doesn't natively support SOAP as an interface for communication. The interfaces provided by Presto emphasize simplicity and broad compatibility for data analysis purposes.