Netra j 2.0 Administrator's Guide

OC://WebConnect Pro

OC://WebConnect Pro software from OpenConnect Systems consists of OC://WebConnect and OpenVista 1.0 software and is sold and supported by Sun Microsystems Inc.

For additional information on OpenConnect Systems software, refer to http://www.oc.com .

OC://WebConnect

The OC://WebConnect software enables users on Java-capable clients to access data and applications on IBM mainframes and on midrange computers from many vendors. OC://WebConnect is a Java applet that provides 3270, 5250, and VT220 terminal emulation with any Java-capable web browser. OC://WebConnect adds the client-side right-to-use license for the optional Open Vista graphical user interface, which can be used to rejuvenate classic 3270/5250 "green on black" screens. OC://WebConnect's unique Java-enabled implementation provides end-to-end "persistent" and secure SNA sessions over the potentially unsecure internet/intranet for information access and host data and application publishing on the web.

OC://WebConnect Features

The following features in OC://WebConnect requires a JDK 1.1-capable browser. Because the quantity of new features in OC://WebConnect increased the applet size, the user is presented with three applet options; Ultra-Lite, Enhanced, and Power User. The Ultra Lite version is the same applet as found in Webconnect 2.6.2, with no new 3.0 functionality, and does not require a JDK 1.1 browser. The Enhanced applet includes all the functionality listed with the exception of file transfer. The Power User applet includes all of the features listed.

Security

Management

Usability

OpenVista

OpenVista software is a cross-platform integrated development environment (IDE) for creating custom Java applets for 3270 and 5250 clients.

OpenVista enables the design, development, and deployment of applications for simplified enterprise information access and for legacy host-based data and application publishing on the Web. OpenVista enables on-the-fly development of 3270 and 5250 front-end Java applets, without any prior Java knowledge or programming experience. OpenVista's unique visual metaphor enables developers to create simplified user screens, environments, or to automate processes normally associated with multiple mainframe views such as logging on, finding, accessing, manipulating, and viewing information located within traditional legacy data applications and repositories.

To Access the OC://WebConnect Server

Note -

The OpenConnect software needs to be installed before you can access it through the Netra j Administration Interface.


  1. From the Main Administration page, under "Network Services Administration," click OC://WebConnect Server.

The OC://WebConnect Administration page is displayed.

Refer to the OC://WebConnect online help for information on how to use this software.

To Add the OCS Icon to the HotJava Views Selector

At installation, The OC://WebConnect Pro properties are dumped into the selector.apps file located in /opt/SUNWjdt/lib/props. There are several selector.desktop files corresponding to their group located under /opt/SUNWjdt/lib/props/group/selector.desktop. You should add the WebConnect entry to the appropriate groups selector.desktop file.

Upon installation of the OC://WebConnect Pro packages, the Icon and all associated properties are added to the HotJava Views application palette automatically.

See the HotJavaViews online help for additional information.

  1. From the Main Administration page, under "Network Services Administration," click Network Computer Server.

  2. Under "NC Webtop Applications Administration," click HotJava Views Administration.

    The HotJava Views Administration page is displayed.

  3. Click Client-side Configuration, then click Groups and Configuration.

  4. Choose the Group to which you want to add the OC://WebConnect icon and click the Selector Applications button.

  5. Choose the WebConnect entry in the Application Pallete and click Add.

  6. Click OK.

  7. Click Set Default Group to set this group as default.

    The default is Basic.

HotJava Views Selector is now configured with the OC://WebConnect icon.