Host Access Solutions: Terminal Emulation Software and Host Integration

Passlogix v-GO SSO Offers Single Sign-On for PASSPORT Terminal Emulator

Passlogix v-GO SSO Provides Single Sign-On Access to Host Applications via PASSPORT

The PASSPORT™ terminal emulator can now be used with Passlogix v-GO SSO for single sign-on access to IBM mainframe, AS/400 and UNIX® host applications. Passlogix v-GO SSO also offers access to client/server, web-based, desktop-based and other applications as well.

The Benefits of a Single Sign-On Implementation

There are many benefits to using single sign-on with a 3270, 5250 or VT100/VT220/VT420 terminal emulator, including increased productivity, simplified host access and security.

Increased Productivity with Single Sign-On

Employees that use computers may be required to have anywhere from 5 to 30 passwords to log into the various computer systems they need to access in order to perform their jobs. In addition, these passwords may expire every 30 days. Managing these passwords is a time intensive task and is a productivity loss for these computer users as well as help desk support personnel.

Universal Single Sign-on

Assigning a single userid and password to an employee can provide access not only to multiple host mainframe applications, but can also provide access to a web portal, web applications, client/server applications, desktop applications, dial-up and VPN applications as well as others. Web single sign-on is an important benefit.

Security with the PASSPORT and Passlogix Single Sign-On Implementation

Several authentication options including LDAP, PKI and strong authentication are provided by the v-GO SSO product. In addition, the PASSPORT terminal emulator provides SSL data encryption for terminal emulation sessions. Health care providers are now required to secure privacy under HIPAA health care regulations. Many financial institutions are required to protect customer information under the Graham Leach Bliley Act (GLBA). These security regulations can be implemented using PASSPORT terminal emulation with v-GO SSO single sign-on.

Passlogix v-GO and PASSPORT

Passlogix v-GO SSO is preconfigured for use with Zephyr PASSPORT PC TO HOST® and PASSPORT WEB TO HOST® terminal emulator products. This makes the installation and configuration as quick and easy as possible. Passlogix single sign-on can be used enterprise wide or for a single group of users. The capability to automatically handle password change host screens is also provided.

Single Sign-On Implementation with PASSPORT PC TO HOST®

Single Sign-On Implementation with PASSPORT WEB TO HOST®

About the PASSPORT Terminal Emulator

PASSPORT is a powerful terminal emulator suite that includes VT/100, TN3270, 5250, SCO ANSI and FTP clients. The package offers high quality, reliable terminal emulation software that is fully compatible with Windows Vista®.

PASSPORT is also extremely cost effective. Zephyr provides a subscription based licensing program that reduces your acquisition cost and maintenance cost significantly. This makes upgrading from older terminal emulators a very attractive proposition.

As one of the market's very first IP-based terminal emulators, the mature, feature-rich package is an ideal replacement for older desktop-based emulators. With its competitive pricing and licensing options, you can save 50% to 75% on the amount of money you would normally spend for terminal emulation software.

PASSPORT Terminal Emulator Highlights

• Provides access to IBM mainframe, AS/400 and UNIX host applications
• TN3270, TN3270E, TN5250, TN5250E, VT420, VT100, SCO ANSI and Wyse 60 terminal emulation
• Standalone FTP client and integrated FTP file transfer within terminal emulation session
• PASSPORT PC TO HOST® is certified for Windows Vista®
• Supports Windows XP and 2000
• Advanced SSL security available for each host session
• Advanced SSH security available for each UNIX host session
• Secure FTP file transfer using SSL and SSH security
• IND$FILE file transfer to IBM mainframe
• Supports Citrix Password Manager
• HLLAPI available to reuse existing screen scraping applications
• Attachmate-compatible EXTRA! Objects API to reuse existing EXTRA! screen scraping applications
• VBScript to record, edit and run productivity enhancing macros
• Host printing supported through the TN3270E or TN5250E client
• Pass-through printing available for VT or SCO ANSI client
• Ability to open multiple host sessions, uniquely configure each session
• Customizable keyboard layout, mouse buttons, keypads, toolbars, hotspots, colors, fonts, cursor and more

PASSPORT Terminal Emulator Deployment

There are actually two versions of PASSPORT. Each product uses a different method of deployment.

PASSPORT PC TO HOST® is a desktop-based terminal emulator. This product is similar to other desktop Windows programs. PASSPORT is installed with a Windows setup program. It can also be deployed using SMS, MSI, Citrix or Microsoft Terminal Server.

PASSPORT WEB TO HOST® is a web-based terminal emulator software that is deployed from a web server. The terminal emulation software is installed on a web server and provides an administrator program for centralized configuration and administration. All software and configuration files reside on the web server. When the terminal emulation software is run, an ActiveX applet is downloaded from the web server to the client desktop and run inside Internet Explorer. The ActiveX 3270 terminal emulator running inside Internet Explorer makes a direct VT/100, TN3270, 5250, SCO ANSI or FTP connection to the host system.

PASSPORT Terminal Emulator Quicktrial or Download Options

If you are interested in increasing productivity with a single sign-on implementation using the PASSPORT terminal emulator, there are two ways to evaluate PASSPORT: 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.

Zephyr has a long history of developing innovative host access solutions. Founded in 1985, Zephyr is a Microsoft Certified Solution Partner, Citrix Premier Alliance Partner, a member of IBM PartnerWorld for Developers, Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN), Cisco Enterprise Associates Program (EAP), and the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) TN3270E/TN5250E Working Group.

Complete Access to Everything You Need

Everything you need to fully evaluate PASSPORT as a potential replacement for your existing terminal emulator, or to use or support PASSPORT on an ongoing basis, can be found in this web site, including Technical Requirements, QuickTrial, Pricing, Free Trial Download, Documentation, Knowledge Base, FAQ, Support, and the ability to Order Online.

About Passlogix

Founded in 1996, Passlogix develops software products that facilitate and secure business by managing the user name and passwords for enterprise clients. v-GO Single Sign-On (SSO) is a patented client-based security software platform that enables single sign-on. Passlogix headquarters are in New York, NY and can be accessed on the web at www.passlogix.com.

Trademarks

Zephyr, PASSPORT, PASSPORT PC TO HOST® and PASSPORT WEB TO HOST® are trademarks of Zephyr Development Corporation. Passlogix and v-GO SSO are registered trademarks of Passlogix. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.