OC://WebConnect

The OC://WebConnect software enables users on clients with the capability of using Java technology 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 web browser with the capability of using Java technology. OC://WebConnect adds the client-side right-to-use license for the optional OpenVista graphical user interface, which can be used to rejuvenate classic 3270/5250 "green-on-black" screens. OC://WebConnect software's unique Java version implementation provides end-to-end "persistent" and secure SNA sessions over the potentially insecure internet/intranet for information access and host data and application publishing on the web.

The following features in OC://WebConnect requires a browser with the capability of using JDK 1.1 technology. Because the quantity of new features in OC://WebConnect software 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

• Enhanced Encryption - 128-bit encryption (Domestic Security Option), configurable for 40 or 128 Bit.

• SSL Support - The OC://WebConnect software uses SSL (secure socket layer) to secure connections between its emulation clients and the emulation server.

Management

• Response Time Monitoring Statistics Support - Support for timing marks that allow for collection of RTM statistics for use in IBM NetView/390.

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  Requires TN3270E gateway support to extend RTM calculations past the traditional SNA boundaries.

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• Additional National Language Support - Client-only language support for Japanese, Traditional and Simplified Chinese, and Swedish (in addition to the European languages)

• Graphical Configuration Utility - An interface that enables the administrator to create session files, graphically remap keyboard and colors. All configurable options are managed from this Administration console. Where appropriate, the user is prompted to select from list boxes, check boxes, radio buttons, etc.

• Year 2000 Compliance - OC://WebConnect is Y2K compliant.

Usability

• Hot Spots - Provides the ability to administer server and session configurations. Keyboard mapping, color mapping, attribute mapping, and server configuration functionality are implemented.

• Automatic GUI - Provides the ability to automatically convert 3270 and 5250 screens to a graphical equivalent and the generation of hot spots for the standard screens.

• Copy & Paste - Provides the ability to highlight portions of a screen and paste it into other applications or back into the same screen.

• Local and 3287 Printing Capability - Applet support for both "local screen copy" and 3287 type LU1 and LU3 printing.

• File Transfer - Support for IND$FILE from the host.