Host Access Solutions: Terminal Emulation Software and Host Integration

BEA WebLogic Integration with PASSPORT WEB TO HOST® for Host Access

PASSPORT Host Access Can Be Deployed from BEA WebLogic Integration

Zephyr's PASSPORT WEB TO HOST® software, a browser-based terminal emulation program that can be installed and deployed from a web server, can now be used with the popular BEA WebLogic Application Server. PASSPORT provides VT/100, TN3270, 5250 and SCO ANSI host access to IBM zSeries (S/390), IBM iSeries (AS/400) and UNIX® host systems, as well as FTP file transfer.

The host access software is installed on a web server, such as BEA WebLogic, and comes with an administrator program. The administrator program provides centralized configuration and administration of all end user host access sessions. All software and configuration files reside on the web server. When a host access session is started, an ActiveX applet is downloaded from the BEA WebLogic web server to the client desktop and runs inside Internet Explorer, making a direct connection to the host system. The ActiveX component is only downloaded the first time a session is launched, or whenever the server version of the ActiveX component changes to a newer version.

Host Access and WebLogic Integration

When it comes to integration, PASSPORT can be used to integrate VT/100, TN3270, 5250, SCO ANSI and Wyse 60 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. Most PASSPORT customers use one of the interfaces to cut and paste data to and from the host session, and have the option of using the PASSPORT Object Toolkit, to do the job. The toolkit contains sample source code that can be used to quickly develop code that will improve end-user productivity, and is available for customers who license at least 500 units of PASSPORT via an annual subscription license.

Until recently, PASSPORT WEB TO HOST® was commonly deployed from a Microsoft Windows NT/2000 server with IIS (Internet Information Server) or from an IBM OS/390 system running UNIX® System Services and WebSphere Application Server. After a number of requests to deploy PASSPORT WEB TO HOST® from other web server platforms, Zephyr has tested and certified the use of PASSPORT from the BEA WebLogic Application Server.

The PASSPORT WEB TO HOST® administration program is basically a website that interfaces with a java servlet application. PASSPORT WEB TO HOST® can be deployed to any web application server that can display static web pages and also run java servlets. This includes the BEA WebLogic Server. The BEA WebLogic Server includes a high-performance web server for hosting static content and dynamic web applications. Web applications are a collection of HTML pages, java servlet pages, servlets, java classes, applets, images, multimedia files and other file types. The WebLogic Server also offers J2EE compliant services, web services, enterprise messaging and other services.

BEA WebLogic Server is available on all of the leading Mainframe, UNIX®, Windows and Linux operating systems including IBM zSeries (S/390) and IBM iSeries (AS/400). For more information on the BEA WebLogic Server refer to: http://www.bea.com/products/weblogic/server/index.shtml. For a list of all operating system platforms for the BEA WebLogic Server see the support page at
http://e-docs.bea.com/wls/certifications/certifications/overview.html#1043408

Deploying PASSPORT WEB TO HOST® from the BEA Systems WebLogic Server is quite simple. There are basically three steps.

• The PASSPORT WEB TO HOST® administration and deployment website must be transferred to the BEA WebLogic directory where HTML pages are deployed.

• The PASSPORT WEB TO HOST® java servlet files must be transferred to the BEA WebLogic directory where java servlets are deployed

• The BEA WebLogic and PASSPORT WEB TO HOST® configuration files must be edited. After this, the PASSPORT WEB TO HOST® administrator program can then be accessed through Internet Explorer to configure host sessions for deployment. End-Users can then access a website link to start host sessions.

More detailed QuickStart instructions can be found on the Zephyr website at: /web-terminal-emulator/QuickStart_bea_weblogic.htm

About BEA Systems

BEA Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: BEAS) is one of the world's leading application infrastructure software companies. Businesses built on the award-winning BEA WebLogic Enterprise Platform are reliable, highly scalable, and poised to bring new services to market quickly. BEA headquarters are in San Jose, California and can be accessed on the web at www.bea.com.

More About PASSPORT Host Access

PASSPORT is a powerful host access software suite that includes VT/100, TN3270, 5250, SCO ANSI and FTP clients. The package offers high quality, reliable host access 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 host access 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 host access software.

PASSPORT Host Access 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 Host Access Quicktrial or Download Options

There are two ways to evaluate PASSPORT host access: 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.