What are the PASSPORT Host Integration Objects?

PASSPORT Host Integration Objects (HIO) provide a core set of classes, methods, properties and events that allow software developers using Microsoft development tools and platforms to programmatically access applications running on IBM zSeries (S/390 mainframe) and IBM iSeries (AS/400 midrange) servers.

The Objects are used to develop client or server-based ActiveX or .NET legacy integration applications that utilize TN3270 and TN5250 host connections. PASSPORT HIO is derived from the IETF OHIO specification and includes documentation on how to write applications, sample applications and sample source code in Visual Basic, VB Script, C++ and C# .NET.

What is OHIO?

OHIO, Open Host Interface Objects, provides a standardized advanced programming interface to host systems. OHIO is a proposed IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force) Internet-Draft and is designed to be an object-oriented replacement for HLLAPI.

Can I get a free trial for evaluation?

Yes, download your free 30-day trial copy of PASSPORT HIO now.

What are the system requirements for PASSPORT HIO?

• Running on a Windows client workstation: Windows7, Vista or XP, 128MB memory
• Running on a Windows server: Windows 2008 Server or 2003 Server, 128MB memory
• Windows 2000, 95, 98 and NT are not supported

What host connectors are provided?

Two connectors provided:

• TN3270 to access IBM zSeries (S/390 mainframe) host systems
• TN5250 to access IBM iSeries (AS/400 midrange) host systems