Compare PASSPORT with IBM Client Access
PASSPORT Makes an Ideal Replacement for IBM Client Access - Free Trial Download
(PRWEB) March 10, 2005 -- As one of the market's very first IP-based connectivity solutions, PASSPORT is an ideal replacement IBM Client Access. As a mature, feature-rich package with competitive pricing and licensing options, PASSPORT lets you can save 50% to 75% on the amount of money you could normally spend for AS/400 access.
Cost-Effective Subscription Licensing
For less than the cost most users pay for annual maintenance of products like IBM Client Access, Zephyr will issue a license of PASSPORT that includes both host access and support in a single package. All software upgrades are included. No extra maintenance costs. No hidden fees, and no surprises. Just fast, reliable emulation at a great price.
100-499 units: $25 per unit per year
500-999 units: $22 per unit per year
1,000-1,999 units: $20 per unit per year
2,000-4,999 units: $18 per unit per year
5,000-9,999 units: $16 per unit per year
10,000-19,999 units: $14 per unit per year
Server Component (for WEB TO HOST only): $1500 per server per year
Seamless Migration to Windows XP/2000
PASSPORT's use of the latest Microsoft® development tools for both PC and WEB TO HOST solutions, including Visual C/C++, the Microsoft® Foundation Class, and Visual Basic Script ensures a seamless migration to Windows XP/2000, without requiring costly software and hardware upgrades.
To seamlessly switch IBM Client Access software users to PASSPORT for host access, focus must be placed on the following areas:
User Preferences
PASSPORT offers flexible customization options, including an easily customizable keyboard layout, that can be configured and saved as part of a standard session profile for users. Its very important to duplicate these user interfaces for a successful transition.
HLLAPI
Many IBM Client Access software users have custom or third party applications that use the industry-standard HLLAPI (High Level Language Application Programming Interface) to extract and pass data to the host session. If youve developed 32-bit HLLAPI code using Visual C or Visual Basic, it will likely work with PASSPORT without any modification. If the code is 16-bit, Zephyr provides a HLLAPI Toolkit to redevelop the application into 32-bit Visual C/Basic code.
Scripting and Macros
Many IBM Client Access software users have developed scripts to automate routine host access functions. Network administrators have recorded log-on macros to help users launch their AS/400 host access session(s). If the scripts were developed using Visual Basic Script, they can probably be used as-is". If theyre older, proprietary scripts, we will have to re-record them as Visual Basic.
Host Printing
For those who use IBM Client Access for TN5250E host printing, PASSPORT excels in this area. By simply configuring an LU as a host printer session, you can route host print data through PASSPORT.
Increased Efficiency, Reliability and Speed
As a rich host access suite, PASSPORT properly handles the IP-based host data stream. So theres no session lockups, no need to reboot the PC, no problems with cut and paste, etc. And, for many users, there is the added benefit of faster communication with the host -- especially if you access the AS/400 system directly. Thats because PASSPORT is a pure 32-bit application thats designed specifically for Microsoft XP/2000.
The bottom line is that you can solve persistent host access problems and see a noticeable improvement in speed by migrating from IBM Client Access to PASSPORT.
Quicktrial or Download Options
There are two ways to evaluate the PASSPORT software: either download a copy of the software or do a QuickTrial of the application. With QuickTrial, there is no server installation, you simply download the client from our web server. This is a fast and easy way to look at the PASSPORT software. For those that want to install the software on their own web server, you can download the full working copy of the software and complete a full evaluation.
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