Rational Host On-Demand

Security-rich, browser-based host access

• Java® technology allows access to your host systems from a web browser, so you can extend host applications and data to remote users, business partners, suppliers and sales personnel.
• Multiple host system support includes TN3270E, TN5250, VT100, VT220, VT420, Secure Shell (SSH), IBM CICS Transaction Gateway and FTP.
• Connectivity is Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) compliant, and provides Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Transport Layer Security (TLS).

Web-based application programming support

• Rapidly create custom on-demand applications with the Java toolset, including Host Access Beans for Java.
• Use the Host Access Class Library (HACL) for quick and easy access to host applications.
• Create custom portlets to access host applications from IBM WebSphere® Portal.

Administrative and desktop utilities

• The easy-to-use deployment wizard allows you to create custom files containing different configuration information for host sessions.
• Direct installation and administration from the web server allows you to simplify maintenance and upgrades.
• User conveniences include Scratch Pad, Screen History, Hot Spots, Quick Connect, Find Text and Display Session Watermark.

Wide platform support and integration capabilities

• Simplifies your host connectivity needs with a single interface to multiple host systems.
• Can be installed on nearly any server platform to fit virtually any size organization or branch office.
• Supports the following operating systems: IBM AIX®, HP UNIX®, IBM i5/OS®, Linux®, Oracle Solaris, Microsoft® Windows® and IBM z/OS®.