IBM i Access

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

IBM 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.

7.1 IBM i Access for Web

7.1 IBM i Access for Web is supported on systems with 7.1 and 6.1 IBM i. 6.1 System i Access Family (5761-XW1) customers can acquire 7.1 IBM i Access for Web and stay at 6.1 IBM i. Refer to Ordering/upgrading.

7.1 IBM i Access for Web servlets are supported with these web application servers. Refer to the service pack PTFs page for PTF requirements:

  • Integrated Web application server for i
  • WebSphere Application Server (WAS) – Express V8.5 for IBM i, WAS V8.5 for IBM i, and WAS V8.5 Network Deployment for IBM i
  • WebSphere Application Server (WAS) – Express V8.0 for IBM i, WAS V8.0 for IBM i, and WAS V8.0 Network Deployment for IBM i
  • WebSphere Application Server (WAS) – Express V7.0 for IBM i, WAS V7.0 for IBM i, and WAS V7.0 Network Deployment for IBM i
  • WAS - Express V6.1 for i5/OS, WAS V6.1 for i5/OS, and WAS V6.1 Network Deployment for i5/OS

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

  • WebSphere Portal V8.0
  • WebSphere Portal V7.0
  • WebSphere Portal for Multiplatforms V6.1

6.1 System i Access for Web

6.1 System i Access for Web is supported on systems with 6.1 IBM i and V5R4 i5/OS™. V5R4 iSeries Access Family (5722-XW1) customers can acquire 6.1 System i Access for Web and stay at V5R4 i5/OS. Refer to Ordering/upgrading.

6.1 System i Access for Web servlets are supported with these web application servers. Refer to the service pack PTFs page for PTF requirements:

  • i5/OS integrated Web application server
  • WebSphere Application Server (WAS) – Express V7.0 for IBM i, WAS V7.0 for IBM i, and WAS V7.0 Network Deployment for IBM i
  • 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, WAS V6.0 for OS/400, and WAS V6.0 Network Deployment for OS/400

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

  • WebSphere Portal V7.0
  • WebSphere Portal for Multiplatforms V6.1
  • WebSphere Portal for Multiplatforms V6.0
  • WebSphere Portal for Multiplatforms V5.1.0.1

V5R4 iSeries Access for Web

V5R4 iSeries Access for Web is supported on systems with V5R4 i5/OS.

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

  • Web application server integrated with i5/OS
  • 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, WAS V6.0 for OS/400, and WAS V6.0 Network Deployment 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 IBM i Access for Web portlet code can be used with any of the following portal servers:

  • 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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