Host Access Solutions: Terminal Emulation Software and Host Integration

Web Telnet With PASSPORT WEB TO HOST® 2004

Web Telnet Terminal Emulation is Ideal for Corporate Portals

Zephyr is pleased to announce the availability of the 2004 release of its popular PASSPORT WEB TO HOST® software. Designed for Microsoft Windows XP/2000, PASSPORT integrates 3270, 5250, VT220 and SCO ANSI telnet terminal emulation within the framework of the Internet Explorer web browser and is commonly used within corporate portals to access host applications.

When it comes to integrating host applications with your corporate portal, PASSPORT can be used to integrate TN3270, TN5250, VT220 and SCO ANSI host applications with other client, server or web applications using any number of API or macro interfaces, including HLLAPI, an object oriented API based on Attachmate EXTRA!® Objects, or VBScript.

Web Telnet Deployment from Multiple Platforms

PASSPORT WEB TO HOST® 2004 web telnet terminal emulation can now be deployed from any Microsoft or Java-based application server. For each supported deployment platform, Zephyr provides detailed QuickStart instructions to get you up and running as quickly and easily as possible. The following deployment platforms are now supported.

Microsoft Deployment Platforms

• Microsoft WIndows 2003 Server with IIS
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Server with IIS
• Microsoft Windows NT Server with IIS

Java Application Server Platforms

• IBM WebSphere (IBM zOS, OS/390, OS/400, AIX, etc.)
• BEA WebLogic (IBM, HP, SUN, Linux, etc.)
• Apache HTTP Server with Tomcat Servlet Engine
• Tomcat Servlet Engine (Standalone)
• Other Generic Java Application Servers

Web Telnet Terminal Emulation Administration Enhancements

• Configuration Lock for enabling/disabling menu commands and other security features can now be configured at the session profile level, in addition to the user and group level
• Session Usage log enhancements
• Action log now includes IP address in addition to the PC name
• Licensed User log includes more information on users that have downloaded the WEB TO HOST client

SCO ANSI UNIX® Web Telnet Terminal Emulation

PASSPORT now supports SCO ANSI UNIX® terminal emulation in both 7-bit and 8-bit mode. To configure an SCO ANSI session, start the Administration Configuration Program and configure a VT display session, then select SCO ANSI as the emulation type. SCO ANSI terminal emulation is an extension of VT terminal emulation.

• VT Terminal Emulation Enhancements
• VT 32 x 80 and 32 x 132 screen sizes added
• VT scroll back buffer added
• VT LK201 standard keyboard map provided
• VT keys are now all auto repeat keys
• VT420 F1, F2, F3, F4 and F5 keys added
• VT Break key added

With its C++ design, PASSPORT WEB TO HOST® stands out from other web telnet terminal emulation clients and outperforms Java-based competitors such as IBM Host On Demand when it comes to speed, reliability and on-going maintenance under Windows. For example, some reports suggest that a C++ client application can be as much as 70% faster under Windows than a comparable Java-based client solution. Others convey the potential frustration of maintaining a Java-based client application under Windows for an extended period of time.

More About PASSPORT Web Telnet Terminal Emulation for Integrating Host Applications with Corporate Portals

PASSPORT is a powerful web telnet terminal emulation software 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 emulation software a very attractive proposition.

As one of the market's very first IP-based connectivity solutions, 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 WEB TO HOST® is web telnet terminal emulation 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 Web Telnet Terminal Emulation 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 Web Telnet Quicktrial or Download Options

There are two ways to evaluate the PASSPORT web telnet terminal emulation 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.

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 WEB TO HOST® AS/400 web access as a potential replacement for your existing 5250 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.