HP-UX SNAplus2 General Information (October 1998)

54 Chapter 3

SNAplus2 Networking Solutions

Adding APPN Capability

As the local branch diversiﬁes into the ﬁnancial services sector, the bank

wishes to integrate new peer-based applications into its existing network

while maintaining its existing investment in corporate host-based

applications. The ﬁnancial services division has its own APPN network

that supports local applications, while also providing connectivity to the

host at headquarters, as shown in Figure 3-4, “SNA Network Including

APPN.”

Figure 3-4 SNA Network Including APPN

A peer network is connected to the existing multiple client/server

system. APPN is especially appropriate for groups of PCs and

workstations on LANs, because such networks undergo high levels of

change. The dynamic conﬁguration and route calculation of APPN is of

crucial importance to the scalable growth of the network.