Add server side parameters to http connection method

[JCZuurmond]

resolves #824

Description

Add server side parameters to http connection methods

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[JCZuurmond]

@Fleid: This PR is ready

[JCZuurmond]

@colin-rogers-dbt: Could you fix the CI?