Host Access Solutions: Terminal Emulation Software and Host Integration

IBM Client Access Replacement

Zephyr's PASSPORT Makes an Ideal Replacement for IBM Client Access

IBM Client Access Replacement

As one of the market's very first IP-based connectivity solutions, PASSPORT is an ideal replacement IBM Client Access. As a mature, feature-rich package with competitive pricing and licensing options, PASSPORT lets you can save 50% to 75% on the amount of money you could normally spend for AS/400 access.

Cost-Effective Subscription Licensing

For less than the cost most users pay for annual maintenance of products like IBM Client Access, Zephyr will issue a license of PASSPORT that includes both host access and support in a single package. All software upgrades are included. No extra maintenance costs. No hidden fees, and no surprises. Just fast, reliable emulation at a great price.

Seamless Migration to Windows Vista

PASSPORT's use of the latest Microsoft® development tools for both PC and web to host solutions, including Visual C/C++, the Microsoft® Foundation Class, and Visual Basic Script ensures a seamless migration to Windows Vista. PASSPORT PC TO HOST® is certified for Windows Vista®.

To seamlessly switch IBM Client Access software users to PASSPORT for host access, focus must be placed on the following areas:

User Preferences

PASSPORT offers flexible customization options, including an easily customizable keyboard layout, that can be configured and saved as part of a standard session profile for users. It’s very important to duplicate these user interfaces for a successful transition.

HLLAPI

Many IBM Client Access software users have custom or third party applications that use the industry-standard HLLAPI (High Level Language Application Programming Interface) to extract and pass data to the host session. If you’ve developed 32-bit HLLAPI code using Visual C or Visual Basic, it will likely work with PASSPORT without any modification.

Scripting and Macros

Many IBM Client Access software users have developed scripts to automate routine host access functions. Network administrators have recorded log-on macros to help users launch their AS/400 host access session(s). If the scripts were developed using Visual Basic Script, they can probably be used “as-is”. If they’re older, proprietary scripts, we will have to re-record them as Visual Basic.

Host Printing

For those who use IBM Client Access for TN5250E host printing, PASSPORT excels in this area. By simply configuring an LU as a host printer session, you can route host print data through PASSPORT.

Increased Efficiency, Reliability and Speed

As a rich host access suite, PASSPORT properly handles the IP-based host data stream. So there’s no session lockups, no need to reboot the PC, no problems with cut and paste, etc. And, for many users, there is the added benefit of faster communication with the host – especially if you access the AS/400 system directly. That’s because PASSPORT is a pure 32-bit application that’s designed specifically for Microsoft Windows.

The bottom line is that you can solve persistent host access problems and see a noticeable improvement in speed by migrating from IBM Client Access to PASSPORT.

Quicktrial or Download Options

There are two ways to evaluate the PASSPORT software: either download a copy of the software or do a QuickTrial of the PASSPORT WEB TO HOST® application. With QuickTrial, there is no server installation, you simply download the client from our web server. This is a fast and easy way to look at the PASSPORT WEB TO HOST® software. For those that want to install the PASSPORT WEB TO HOST® software on their own web server, you can download the full working copy of the software and complete a full evaluation.

Replace IBM Client Access

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