Microsoft Host Integration Server 2004 helps customers integrate IBM host applications, data sources, messaging and security systems with new solutions developed using the Microsoft Windows Server System platform.
Host Integration Server 2004 features and technologies, including network integration, host access with enhanced security, and application integration, enable Windows developers to publish business processes in IBM mainframe and AS/400 applications as XML Web Services, which brings their Host applications and processes into a Services Oriented Environment.
Network Integration and Consolidation
Organizations with IBM host systems no longer need to remotely administer branch cluster controllers, use expensive data link switching (DLSw) capable routers, or maintain costly front-end processors (FEPs). With Host Integration Server 2004, enterprises can consolidate their network infrastructure while supporting the same level of SNA-compatible applications and services.
High Speed Gigabit Ethernet. In Host Integration Server 2004, the core network integration portion of the product has been extended to offer an IP-DLC “Link Service” to enable Host Integration Server to participate in an IBM Enterprise Extender environment. Customers can deploy Host Integration Server 2004 in a branch office, in a central location, or even within the data center, directly-connected to the mainframe across a gigabit Ethernet.
Peer-to-Peer Support. Host Integration Server 2004 includes innovative technologies, such as Transaction Integrator (TI) Host-Initiated Processing (HIP), that offer TCP/IP and SNA listeners which enable a Windows Server computer to function as a peer to IBM mainframe and AS/400 computers.
Virtual Private Network (VPN). With Host Integration Server 2004 and Windows Server 2003 you have low-cost, tunneled connectivity through the Internet for client-to-server and network-to-network VPN features with enhanced security.
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