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System i Access for Web offers browser-based access to System i. System i Access for Web enables end users to leverage business information, applications, and resources across an enterprise by extending the System i resources to the client desktop through a web browser.

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System i Access for Web...

  • is system based; there is no code running on the desktop.
  • is implemented using Java Servlet technology.
  • uses industry standard protocols - HTTP, HTTPS and HTML.
  • is lightweight, requiring only a browser on the client.
  • runs batch commands, provides access to database, integrated file system, printers, printer output, and messages, and a 5250 interface.

V5R4 iSeries Access for Web is supported on systems with V5R4 and V5R3 i5/OSTM. V5R3 iSeries Access Family (5722-XW1) customers can acquire V5R4 iSeries Access for Web and stay at V5R3 i5/OS. Refer to Ordering/Upgrading.

V5R4 and V5R3 iSeries Access for Web servlets are supported with these web application systems. Refer to the service pack PTFs page for PTF requirements:

  • Web application system integrated with i5/OS (V5R4 only)
  • WebSphere Application Server (WAS) - Express V6.1 for i5/OS, WAS V6.1 for i5/OS, and WAS V6.1 Network Deployment for i5/OS
  • WAS - Express V6.0 for OS/400 and WAS V6.0 for OS/400
  • WAS - Express for iSeries V5.1 and V5.0
  • WAS for iSeries V5.1 and V5.0 (Base and Network Deployment Editions)
  • Apache Software Foundation's Jakarta Tomcat (included with the IBM HTTP Server)

In addition to the above, the System i Access for Web portlet code can be used with any of the following portal systems:

  • IBM Workplace Services Express V2.6 and V2.5
  • WebSphere Portal for Multiplatforms V6.0
  • WebSphere Portal for Multiplatforms V5.1.0.1
  • WebSphere Portal Express for Multiplatforms V5.0.2
  • WebSphere Portal Express Plus for Multiplatforms V5.0

Refer to the documentation for setup/configuration information.

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