Jadvantage - BOSaNOVA Web
i5, iSeries & AS/400 Internet
and Intranet Access

BOSaNOVA Products for i5, iSeries and AS/400 Connectivity

Innovative Web-to-Host Java-based solution for TN5250e GUI display emulation, full SCS printing and SQL-based data transfer

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Overview

Jadvantage is an enterprise-wide, centrally and remote managed, Java-based solution that provides AS/400-to-desktop TN5250e GUI display emulation, SCS printer emulation, and native AS/400 SQL data transfer. PC users attached to an AS/400 via an intranet, extranet, or the Internet access this application using Internet Explorer Web browser. The Jadvantage's security features, based on SSL encryption mechanisms, ensure a safe and secure connection to the AS/400 via the Web.

A Java-based solution that provides AS/400 to desktop
TN5250e GUI emulation and printing facilities

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Overview

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Advantages

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Cost-Effective Emulation Solution for Corporate Networks

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Flexible GUI Emulation and Printing Solution for TCP/IP Networks

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Secure Business Communication

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Native AS/400 SQL Data Transfer

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Product Components and Installation

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Jadvantage Operation

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System Requirements

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Advantages

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Provides AS/400 on-the-fly GUI display emulation including macros, keyboard mapping, mouse support, color mapping and toolbar customization.

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The server installs on an AS/400 (directly from the CD drive, if desired) or on a Windows NT/2000/XP PC. The client is deployed automatically to all Internet or network attached workstations.

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Affords quick and extremely user-friendly system configuration, monitoring and control.

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Supports full SCS Windows printing via a plug-in that is installed and initiated via the browser.

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Employs the SSL protocol with both server and client digital certificates authentication to ensure secure and confidential bi-directional communication between the server and clients.

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Enables display of a graphic file found on the server whose name matches a string selected from the display session screen.

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Supports login to Jadvantage server using the host sign-on services; the display session automatically generates a sign-on bypass to the host.

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Includes a “thin” Web server that runs on the Jadvantage server, eliminating the need for an additional Web server.


Cost-Effective Emulation Solution for Corporate Networks

Jadvantage is installed on a corporate server enabling centralized management and maintenance. Java applets are downloaded to the workstation's browser the first time Jadvantage is accessed and automatically updated each time the user connects to the host. Jadvantage particularly benefits as AS/400 organization that:

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has a TCP/IP based infrastructure, and/or

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uses the AS/400 server for e-Commerce application, and/or

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has remote users or networks connected to the AS/400 via Internet or an extranet


Special Benefits for System Administrators

Jadvantage enables the system administrator to monitor and control sessions between client and host. This provides a secure system by allowing the system administrator to decide who may and may not have access to a particular session. In addition, Jadvantage allows administrators to define groups for users who have the same access and session needs. Grouping is an efficient tool for managing multiple users because it reduces the need to create individual sessions for each user.


Secure Business Communication

Jadvantage includes built-in support for the SSL protocol that allows bi-directional secure connections between the server and the client. The SSL protocol establishes encrypted communication links based on certificates containing the company's identification information. The client digital certificates are supported as well. The Jadvantage Certificate Manager facilitates management of multiple server certificates, both self-signed and signed by a third party Certificate Authority, VeriSign or Thawte. In addition, Jadvantage's security system includes a server-based user ID and password.

 

The Session Monitor can display a report
describing the session currently 
supported by active server

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Flexible GUI Emulation and Printing Solution for TCP/IP Networks

Jadvantage provides TN5250e emulation environment with full customizable 5250 key support, macros and toolbars for fast command operations. Legacy screens are automatically translated, during run time, into full color, Windows-like screens Jadvantage enables one-time configuration for all application screens and operates without interfering with host applications. Reports can be printed directly from the AS/400 via a printing application that is downloaded and installed workstations as a plug-in where the user initiates first printer session, and is automatically updated during future sessions. The one-time configuration process eliminates the need for definitions and other print queue management tasks, as is necessary for LPD printing. The Jadvantage SCS printing facility features:

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Print preview

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Support for any Windows driver

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Customized drivers for increased printing performance and fine-tuning of complicated printouts


Native AS/400 SQL Data Transfer





Jadvantage provides the JDTF function for transferring data in either direction between a PC and an AS/400. This handy function facilitates the building of profiles for data transfer and allows users to browse AS/400 files and members, and display the DDS (Data Description Specification) information. JDTF also includes a powerful SQL editor that allows the user to easily create complicated SQL queries.

Jadvantage supports native AS/400 SQL data transfer


Display Associated Graphic File

Jadvantage allows display of a graphic file found on server whose name matches a string selected from display session screen. The matching picture is shown in a new window, positioned on top of display session window.

All graphic file types supported by the workstation's browser are supported.

The Show Picture function is especially convenient for catalog and production applications.


Product Components and Installation

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The following Jadvantage applications run on the server:

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Java-based Proxy Server - Responsible for the security mechanism and for routing the client connection to multiple hosts

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Web Server - A "thin" Web server that is supplied with Jadvantage, eliminates the need for an existing Web server

 

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The client applet is installed in the user's browser, providing high-speed connectivity to the AS/400. The following applications are supported by the Jadvantage client applet:

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AS/400 display session

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AS/400 printing emulation plug-in application - deployed to workstations the first time server is accessed

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JDTF - Native AS/400 SQL data transfer between a PC and an AS/400

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Jadvantage Operation

Jadvantage Server

The Jadvantage Server consists of a proxy server used for securing TN5250e sessions and a thin Web server. It is recommended that the Jadvantage server be run in the batch mode on the AS/400. The administrator determines system priority and can schedule Jadvantage to start automatically after IPL. When installed over Windows, the Jadvantage server can be set to be an NT service, starting automatically when Windows starts.


Jadvantage Client

Users access the server via a company URL or IP address. After receiving user authentication, the TN5250e emulation applet starts running, enabling the user to access AS/400 data and applications.

 

System Requirements

Jadvantage Server

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For AS/400-Based Installation:
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Network connection: TCP/IP

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Operating system: (OS/400) V4R2 (or higher) with JDK version 1.1.6 (1.1.8 for V5Rx) installed

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For PC-Based Installation:
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AS/400 connection:

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OS/400 V2R3 (or higher)

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TCP/IP line

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PC: Pentium 500 MHz recommended (133 MHz minimum)

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Memory: 256 MB recommended (64 MB minimum)

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Hard disk: 18 MB minimum

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Network connection: Network-operable with TCP/IP protocol

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Operating system: Windows NT / 2000 / XP

Jadvantage Client

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Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 (or higher) Web browser
For printing and workstation ID (V3R2, V3R7, V4Rx-2433) support, the correct PTFs must be installed. For more details see www.bosweb.com/bntcp_ptf.html

 


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