Verastream Host Integrator

Verastream Host IntegratorAn Advanced SOA Solution for Mainframe SystemsPRODUCT PROFILEVerastream Host IntegratorAn Advanced SOA Solution for Mainframe SystemsAttachmate ® Verastream ® Host Integratorenables the full range of mainframe-basedlegacy applications to participate in today’sservice-oriented architectures. Its advancedservices approach helps IT organizationsextend legacy functionality for use in web,portal, CRM, mobile, contact-center, orweb self-service solutions. And it deliversrapid results because you can use existingdevelopment skills, familiar IT tools, andproven mainframe investments.With Verastream Host Integrator, developerscan capture data and logic via the screeninterface to create services and components(e.g., COM, .NET, Java, or web services)that can be mixed, matched, and reused.That gives you a flexible applicationdevelopmentplatform for ongoing projects.Whether your environment is IBMMainframe, IBM iSeries (AS/400), Unix,HP OpenVMS, or HP e3000, Verastreamcan give your users a new look and feel,without disturbing valuable code orassociated business processes.Design EnvironmentWith Verastream Host Integrator, youuse a simple point-and-click processto abstract legacy functionality incomponent form. The solution’s designenvironment includes a set of practicalintegration tools:Design ToolDevelopers can use this graphical toolto encapsulate legacy functions—including data elements and screennavigations—as components. The DesignTool automates the process, regardlessof legacy application type, and providessome powerful capabilities:• Intelligent screen navigation. TheDesign Tool learns how to navigatefrom one screen to the next andindependently determines the bestpath to a given screen. You can evendefine escape routes and alternatepaths, triggered by legacy-applicationerror conditions.Host experts can use the graphical design tool to easily create a working model of a host application.

Verastream Host IntegratorAn Advanced SOA Solution for Mainframe SystemsVerastream Deployment ArchitecturePLATFORMS ANDREQUIREMENTSScreen InterfacesIBM 3270, typically usedwith IBM MVS, S/390, andzSeries hostsIBM 5250, typically used withIBM AS/400 and iSeries hostsVT52, VT102, VT220, VT320,and VT420 terminals, typicallyused with Unix, Linux, andHP OpenVMS hostsHP 2392A and HP 700/92, typicallyused with HP e3000 hostsVerastream load balancing, security, and failover provide a scalable architecture that lets you expand your legacyenvironment to new applications or business processes.Debugging toolsTo help troubleshoot the components youcreate, Verastream Host Integrator providesa range of debugging tools, which include:• Navigator. Shows a point-and-clickgraphical depiction of relationshipsand navigation paths for all specifiedscreens.• Session monitor. Shows active hostsessions while client applications arerunning, so you see the results of useractions.• Validator. Automatically checkskey component elements to verifyfunctionality.Event handlersEvent handlers let you extend the flexibilityand power of Verastream Host Integrator.For example, you can create eventhandlers to change legacy applicationcodes to user-friendly descriptions, convertformatting for currencies or dates, improveerror handling, or enable multiple legacycomponents to work together. Eventhandlers run on the Verastream server andrelieve the need for cumbersome clientsideprogramming. Once an event handleris created, it can be reused in multiplelegacy components.Runtime EnvironmentVerastream Host Integrator offersunprecedented scalability because it runsas a native task on 32-bit as well as 64-bitUnix and Windows ® platforms. By runningnatively, Verastream incurs less operationaloverhead than server technologies running inan interpreted virtual-machine environment.Significant runtime features include:Session poolingAs each transaction with the host iscompleted, the user session is immediatelyreleased back to a session pool for thenext user request. This greatly reduces theratio of sessions to users. And becauseVerastream sessions are pre-set to specifichost screens, you eliminate unnecessaryuser navigation and reduce host workload.Load balancing and failoverVerastream scales seamlessly acrossmultiple runtime servers to deliver rapidresponse and 24/7 reliability. Whenmultiple runtime servers are deployed,the workload is dynamically balancedApplication ProgramInterfacesCCI for J2EE v1.5 JCAResource AdaptersJ2EE stateful and stateless EJBsJDBCCOM.NET: v1.1 and v2.0 support for.CLR-compliant languages likeC# or VB.NETSQLMicrosoft BizTalk ® Server 2004Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006Component InterfacesWeb services (J2EE, .NET,XML, SOAP)JavaBeansEJBJCA.NET Class Libraries (C#, VB)COM ObjectsVerastreamDevelopment KitWindows 2000 SP4Windows XP ProfessionalVerastream RuntimeServerBoth 32-bit and 64-bit hardwareand OSSolaris for SPARC platformAIX v5.2 and v5.3SuSE Linux 9/10 on IBM zSeriesand x86Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Intelx86 platformCONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

PRODUCT PROFILEfor optimal performance under hightransactionvolumes. If a service outageoccurs on any runtime server, theremaining servers automatically provideuninterrupted failover protection.SecurityVerastream offers comprehensivesecurity and can leverage user securitysettings on local runtime servers or useLightweight Directory Access Protocol(LDAP). Verastream accommodatesend-to-end security through the use ofSSL; host-to-server as well as server-toclientcommunications can be secured.SSL public key cryptography ensures theprotection of all data passed betweenclient web applications and the Verastreamruntime server. Any host-based securityimplementations (such as RACF, TopSecret,or ACF-2) remain fully in force.Remote managementThe Verastream management consoleprovides a single browser-based interfaceto manage any number of runtimeservers. It lets administrators remotelyconfigure, deploy, or monitor services, aswell as session pools and security, usingthe management console or any SNMPmanagement tool.The Verastream Product LineVerastream Host Integrator is part of theAttachmate Verastream legacy integrationsuite, a complete range of mainframe,web, and desktop modernization tools.Our solutions deliver the full spectrumof basic and advanced rejuvenation tocustomized presentation and sophisticatedhigh-performance integration. Verastreamgeneratedservices can be mixed, matched,and reused selectively to extend legacyfunctionality to new applications ornew users. No code changes to legacyapplications are required.By providing a wide range of standardinterfaces to host-based data sources,programs, and applications, Verastreamsolutions enable any client to access anyhost asset. With Verastream, you canoptimize the following resources and more:ApplicationsCICSIMS/TMCICS 3270 Bridge3270 & 5250VT420HP700/92 & HP2392AWeb / HTMLDesktop (Windows, Java, DOS, web-based)Data SourcesAdabasDB2 ®DB400ProgramsCOBOLNaturalRPGIMS/DBSQL ServerVSAMAbout AttachmateAttachmate helps businesses extend,manage, and secure their IT investments.We offer a broad range of solutions—fromterminal emulation, legacy integration,and PC lifecycle management productsto innovative systems and securitymanagement tools. With our technology,more than 65,000 businesses worldwideare putting their IT assets to work innew and meaningful ways. Learn moreat www.attachmate.com.PLATFORMS ANDREQUIREMENTSCONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGERed Hat Linux for Intel x86platformWindows 2003Windows XP ProfessionalWindows 2000 SP4Corporate Headquarters1500 Dexter Avenue NorthSeattle, Washington 98109TEL 206 217 7500EMEA HeadquartersThe NetherlandsTEL +31 71 368 1100FAX +31 71 368 1181Asia Pacific HeadquartersAustraliaTEL +61 3 9825 2300FAX +61 3 9825 2399Latin America HeadquartersMexicoTEL +52 55 9178 4970FAX +52 55 5540 4886WEBattachmate.comE-MAIL info@attachmate.com800 872 2829FAX 206 217 7515For regional office information, visit www.attachmate.com.Provided for informational use only; may be modified at any time without notice.Copyright © 2007 Attachmate Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Attachmate, the Attachmate symbol, and Verastream are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Attachmate Corporation, in the USAand other countries. All other trademarks, trade names, or company names referenced herein are used for identification only and are the property of their respective owners. 06-0038.0507