System information

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AS/400 IBM Network Station: Techniques for Deployment in a WAN
The IBM Network Station Series 300, the Internet network computer, is an
ideal solution when your users spend a lot of time on your corporate intranet
or the Internet, as well as access server based applications. In addition to
providing the same Series 100 capabilities listed above, the Series 300 can
run simple or entry level Java applets and applications.
The
Java network computer , as the IBM Network Station Series 1000 is
called, offers the robust support that allows your users to access
business-critical applications and/or personal productivity tools that take
advantage of Java. The IBM Network Station Series 1000 allows you to:
• Run Java applets and applications directly on the IBM Network Station
• Run Windows applications using a multi-user implementations of Windows
NT
• Access multiple servers (IBM and others), including corporate intranet and
Internet servers, using Web browsers
• Access applications using 5250, 3270 and VTxxx emulation
• Work with applications on AIX and UNIX servers using X-Windows server
support
• Capitalize on the combined processing power of your servers and the
Series 1000 to optimize network resources and put the right application in
the right place
For additional information about IBM Network Stations and the IBM Network
Station Manager for AS/400 R3 product, refer to the manuals
IBM Network
Station Manager Installation and Use,
SC41-0664, and IBM Network Station
Use
, SA41-0036. You may also find an earlier redbook, AS/400 - IBM Network
Station - Getting Started
, SG24-2153, useful. However, it does not contain
Release 3 information. These manuals can be found on-line at the Web site:
www.ibm.com/nc/pubs
1.2 What is New in IBM Network Station Manager for AS/400 Release 3
The IBM Network Station Manager for AS/400 licensed product provides
several major functions: 5250 emulation, 3270 emulation, the Java Virtual
Machine, and the IBM Network Station Manager
program . This program is an
easy-to-use browser based application that enables a single systems
administrator to set up and configure all IBM Network Stations in their
enterprise. It lets you centrally create and manage user-specific desktop
environments and access privileges to accommodate different user needs.
The IBM Network Station Manager provides centralized control for all IBM
Network Station applications and access to server resources, such as
printers. The system administrator can access the IBM Network Station