Ibm As/400 Client Access Family For Windows V4R3, 5769-Xw1 - IBM AS/400e User Handbook Manual

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IBM AS/400 Client Access Family for Windows V4R3, 5769-XW1

The Client Access Family for Windows (XW1) includes one 16-bit and two 32-bit clients that
run on Microsoft Windows operating systems. Specifically this family contains the following
client code:
• AS/400 Client Access Express for Windows (XE1), V4R4M0
• AS/400 Client Access for Windows 95/NT (XD1), V3R2M0
• AS/400 Client Access for Windows 3.1(XK1), V3R1M0
The following high-level information assists users in determining which client product to use:
• Client Access Enhanced for Windows 3.1 (XK1) is a 16-bit client designed for use on
Microsoft Windows 3.1 and Windows for Workgroups 3.11. It provides an easy
migration path to both the 32-bit Client Access Windows clients.
• Client Access for Windows 95/NT (XD1) is a 32-bit client designed for use on Microsoft
Windows 95, 98, and NT 4.0 operating systems and when connecting to AS/400
systems running OS/400 V4R1 or earlier. This client should be used if you have any of
the following requirements:
– SNA/APPC or IPX connectivity
– An SNA/APPC application over AnyNet (SNA over TCP/IP)
– 16-bit PC applications
– Connection to a variety of AS/400 systems, such as OS/400 V3R2, V4R1 and so on
• Client Access Express for Windows (XE1) is the strategic 32-bit client in the Client
Access family for use on Microsoft Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0, and follow-on Windows
platforms. All future enhancements for the 32-bit environment will be provided in this
client. This client should be used if you have any of the following requirements:
– TCP/IP connectivity only
– Connection to AS/400 systems at OS/400 V4R2 or later
– Secure network session (for example, encryption)
– Continued enhancements in 5250 emulation and data transfer
– Up-to-date Operations Navigator interfaces for administering and operating AS/400
systems
– Improved middleware to make it easier to develop 32-bit client/server applications
– Quick start-up time, better overall performance, and reduced PC disk space usage
AS/400 Client Access for Windows 95/NT (installations as 5769-XD1)
The 32-bit Windows 95 and NT client is closely integrated with the Microsoft Windows 95 and
98 and Windows NT 4.0 operating systems. The Windows 95, 98, and NT clients merge the
technologies of the Windows 95 and 98 and Windows NT operating systems with the AS/400
system to present a single, integrated view at the desktop. For example, AS/400 user profiles
and Lotus Notes users can be managed simultaneously through the Windows 95 and NT
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