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Remote Connectivity to XA R7/R9 Power-Link & Net-Link Denise Burns denise.burns@cistech .net (423)235-0673
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Agenda1. Summary of Remote Connectivity Options 2. Review of Each Option
– Features– Hardware/Software requirements
3. Pros/Cons of Options4. Demo of each Option5. How We Can Help
Summary of Options
XAXAX
Power-Link
Power-Link toTerminal Server/
Citrix
Net-Link
Power-Link direct on WAN
– Easiest option if you have enough bandwidth• Depends on number of users, applications, size of
database, etc.– Client needs memory, 1 GB minimum– Total network performance is critical
• Hubs, switches, cabling, etc.
XA
Power-Link direct on WAN
Performance can be ‘tweaked’:– Remote fix server
• Reduces startup time• Reduces effort to update clients
– Utilize preferences to tailor user views and subsets • minimize subsets that bring up all records, i.e. IMHIST ,
items, orders
XAPC
Server
Power-Link via Terminal Server
– Remote user logs into Terminal Server• Terminal Server installed at iSeries location
– Faster response time than running Power-Link client remotely
– Terminal Services application included in Windows Server operating system
– Must buy CAL for each user
XATerminal Server
Power-Link via Terminal Server
– Windows Terminal Server with user CAL’s: OS – Windows 2000, 2003 or 2008. Terminal Server CAL’s are approximately $80 each
– Power-Link client on Terminal Server requires 100+ MB disk space (each env.) and minimum of 256 MB RAM
XATerminal Server
Net-Link
– Faster response time than running Power-Link client over same bandwidth remotely
– Auxiliary Server Required:• OS – Windows 2000, 2003 or 2008 • Minimum hardware – P4, 2.8 GHz, 1 GB RAM (more
recommended)– Allow 2 GB of memory for every 50 Net-Link users
XAAuxiliary Server
Pros/Cons – Power-Link
• Power-Link via Terminal ServerFull functionality of Power-Link software ≠ Additional server required for Terminal
Services≠ Terminal Server CAL required for each user
• Approximate cost $80/each
If performance is not acceptable with Power-Link:
Pros/Cons - Net-Link≠ Subset of Power-Link functionality
– Probably not appropriate for Power User– Might be fine for limited/inquiry user
Utilizes less bandwidth with faster response time compared to Power-Link
Connection can be through VPN or external address can be set up in firewall for a connection from internet
No additional installation or software licensing required
≠ Requires Auxiliary Server running a set of processes for every 50 Net-Link users
Demonstration:Power-Link
Power-Link with Terminal ServerNet-Link
How We Can Help• Power-Link via WAN
– Install remote fix server• 1 day to implement if server OS is installed
• Power-Link via Terminal Server– Install Terminal Server– 1 - 2 days to implement
How We Can Help• Net-Link
– Install Auxiliary Server– Assist network administrator with configuration of
Net-Link for external access (across internet)– 1 day to implement
• Other– Analyze network infrastructure and troubleshoot
connectivity problems/performance issues
Questions ??
Thank you!!
Technical InformationDenise [email protected]
Technical InformationRuth A. [email protected]
Sales InformationBen [email protected]
