Terminal Emulation Software features C++ design.
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Designed for Microsoft Windows XP/2000, PASSPORT WEB TO HOST 2004 Software integrates 3270, 5250, VT220, and SCO/ANSI terminal emulation within framework of Internet Explorer and is commonly used within intranet portals to access host applications. PASSPORT supports SCO ANSI UNIX terminal emulation in both 7-bit and 8-bit mode, and can be deployed from any Microsoft or Java-based application server. Original Press Release:
Zephyr Releases PASSPORT WEB TO HOST 2004
Zephyr is pleased to announce the availability of the 2004 release of its popular PASSPORT WEB TO HOST software. Designed for Microsoft Windows XP/2000, PASSPORT integrates 3270, 5250, VT220 and SCO/ANSI terminal emulation within the framework of Internet Explorer and is commonly used within intranet portals to access host applications.
Among the enhancements in PASSPORT WEB TO HOST 2004:
Deployment from Multiple Platforms
PASSPORT WEB TO HOST can now be deployed from any Microsoft or Java-based application server. For each supported deployment platform, Zephyr provides detailed QuickStart instructions to get you up and running as quickly and easily as possible. The following deployment platforms are now supported.
Microsoft Deployment Platforms
Microsoft WIndows 2003 Server with IIS
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server with IIS
Microsoft Windows NT Server with IIS
Java Application Server Platforms
IBM WebSphere (IBM zOS, OS/390, OS/400, AIX, etc.)
BEA WebLogic (IBM, HP, SUN, Linux, etc.)
Apache HTTP Server with Tomcat Servlet Engine
Tomcat Servlet Engine (Standalone)
Other Generic Java Application Servers
Administration Enhancements
Clients can be configured to connect to the last known host session configuration if the server is down
Configuration Lock for enabling/disabling menu commands and other security features can now be configured at the session profile level, in addition to the user and group level
Session Usage log enhancements
Action log now includes IP address in addition to the PC name
Licensed User log includes more information on users that have downloaded the WEB TO HOST client
SCO ANSI UNIX Terminal Emulation
PASSPORT now supports SCO ANSI UNIX terminal emulation in both 7-bit and 8-bit mode. To configure an SCO ANSI session, start the Administration Configuration Program and configure a VT display session, then select SCO ANSI as the emulation type. SCO ANSI terminal emulation is an extension of VT terminal emulation.
VT Terminal Emulation Enhancements
VT 32 x 80 and 32 x 132 screen sizes added
VT scroll back buffer added
VT LK201 standard keyboard map provided
VT keys are now all auto repeat keys
VT420 F1, F2, F3, F4 and F5 keys added
VT Break key added
With its C++ design, PASSPORT WEB TO HOST stands out from other browser-based terminal emulation clients and outperforms Java-based competitors such as IBM Host On Demand when it comes to speed, reliability and on-going maintenance under Windows. For example, some reports suggest that a C++ client application can be as much as 70% faster under Windows than a comparable Java-based client solution. Others convey the potential frustration of maintaining a Java-based client application under Windows for an extended period of time.
When it comes to integration, PASSPORT can be used to integrate TN3270, TN5250, VT220 and SCO/ANSI 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 one of two Zephyr toolkits - PASSPORT HLLAPI Toolkit or PASSPORT Objects Toolkit, to do the job. The toolkits contain sample source code that can be used to quickly develop code that will improve end-user productivity.
For more information, visit www.zephyrcorp.com, email us at sales@zephyrcorp.com, or contact Zephyr Customer Service at 1-800-966-3270.
About Zephyr
Zephyr Development Corporation is committed to delivering high-quality, affordable TN3270, TN5250, and VT100/VT220 terminal emulation software and host access solutions. Zephyr offers subscription based licensing that substantially reduces the cost of terminal emulation software. Founded in 1985, Zephyr is a member of IBM® PartnerWorld, Microsoft® MSDN, Cisco® EAP, and the IETF.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Gregg Ledford, President/CEO, gledford@zephyrcorp.com,
713 623 0089 x1418 (work), 832 647 6366 (cell)
Alicia Hilton, Marketing, ahilton@zephyrcorp.com, 713 623 0089 x1414
Evaluation software can be downloaded at: www.zephyrcorp.com/downloads/
