User`s guide

PC*MILER-AS/400 MVS User’s Guide 16
3.3 PC Side Installation
The PC side of the PC*MILER-AS/400 Multi-Version Switch installation is a
multi-faceted process. The installation varies depending on the number of
versions of PC*MILER and PC*MILER|Streets involved and the number of
mileage server PCs that will be used.
Generally installations can be performed in less than half an hour if you strictly
follow the instructions. Failure to follow instructions can result in hours of
troubleshooting with the possibility of multiple reboots.
The installation and operation of the product is made easier if you use one quality
desktop PC dedicated to running only PC*MILER-AS/400 Multi-Version Switch.
Configuration time is minimized and the product can be launched automatically.
For multiple PC installations, the increase in network traffic is minimal for
mileage requests: less than 0.3KB per request and generally no larger than 35KB
for turn-by-turn Driving Directions. Performance between versions is not equal.
ALK’s highway networks have become more detailed over time, which has
slowed down processing a bit. Version 17 is the slowest, followed by 16.x.
Versions 14 & 15 are roughly egual. Depending on lookup volume, you may be
able to combine versions 14 through 17 on one PC and dedicate one PC each to
versions 18, 19, 20, 21, and 22. Something else to consider is that when starting
the product as described below, you will have to launch an instance of
PC*MILER|TCP/IP on every PC.
Input Data
Queue Library