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What is Client Access Express?
Client Access Express is the latest offering in
the
Client Access family of products. It offers a powerful set of
client/server capabilities for connecting PCs to AS/400 systems.
Client Access Express enables end users and application programmers
to leverage business information, applications, and resources across
an enterprise by extending the resources of the AS/400 to the PC
desktop. Integrated graphical user interface (GUI) features deliver
increased productivity for end users who access resources on AS/400
systems.
Compatible with Windows 95, Windows 98, and
Windows NT operating systems, Express first became available at
V4R4. It is similar to its predecessor - Client Access for Windows
95/NT - though there are some distinct differences between the two.
Client Access Express:
- Is a 32-bit, TCP/IP-only client.
- Features the addition of Secure Sockets
Layer (SSL).
- Provides a streamlined installation
which also gives administrators more flexibility and control.
- Utilizes file and print serving
capabilities native to AS/400 Support for Windows Network
Neighborhood (AS/400 NetServer) - V4R2 and beyond. This
allows Express to eliminate the need for background deamons and
tasks necessary in the Client Access for Windows 95/NT client.
- Transfer data between the PC client and
AS/400 host using Data Transfer.
- Take advantage of terminal emulation and
printer emulation using PC5250.
- Manage your AS/400 system by using the
graphical user interface of AS/400 Operations Navigator.
- Use the ODBC interface to work with
your AS/400 databases.
- Utilize application development resources
such as code sample programs, header files, library files, and
documentation available with the Express Toolkit.
For information on implementing Client Access
Express in your network, see:
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