Description: Large companies seeking to thrive in the era of e-Business must integrate the awesome power of I.nets (the Internet, intranets, and extranets) with the enterprise-class capabilities and security of their IBM data centers. Much of current corporate data in mid- to large-size companies still resides within data centers run on IBM or compatible mainframes, minicomputers, or UNiX-based servers. Many are just beginning the transition and assimilation with the new I.net technology. Here, Anura Guruge has written the independent, vendor-neutral guide they've been waiting for. This book delivers a complete technical blueprint for integrating IBM and compatible mainframes or AS/400s with any Internet-based network. It covers every leading technology and approach. Understand the pros, cons, and implications of tn3270(E), 3270-to-HTML conversion, applet-based 3270/5250 emulation, data link switching (DLSw), application servers, user interface rejuvenation, HPR-over-IP, AutoGUIs, AnyNet, channel-attached mainframe gateways, and more. Gain insight into every critical business and technical issue associated with data center and Internet/Web integration, including security, availability, response time, and resilience. You'll find detailed case studies, complete with architectural diagrams, detailed figures, tables, product lists, and more. For every IT professional who needs to integrate their existing data centers with the Internet, including programmers, networking professionals, analysts, managers, and executives.

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