Remote Connectivity to XA R7/R9 Power-Link & Net-Link

Remote Connectivity to

XA R7/R9 Power-Link & Net-Link

Denise Burnsdenise.burns@cistech.net

(423)235-0673

Agenda1. Summary of Remote Connectivity Options 2. Review of Each Option

– Features– Hardware/Software requirements

3. Pros/Cons of Options4. Demo of each Option5. How We Can Help

Summary of Options

XAXAX

Power-Link

Power-Link toTerminal Server/

Citrix

Net-Link

Power-Link direct on WAN

– Easiest option if you have enough bandwidth• Depends on number of users, applications, size of

database, etc.– Client needs memory, 1 GB minimum– Total network performance is critical

• Hubs, switches, cabling, etc.

XA

Power-Link direct on WAN

Performance can be ‘tweaked’:– Remote fix server

• Reduces startup time• Reduces effort to update clients

– Utilize preferences to tailor user views and subsets • minimize subsets that bring up all records, i.e. IMHIST ,

items, orders

XAPC

Server

Power-Link via Terminal Server

– Remote user logs into Terminal Server• Terminal Server installed at iSeries location

– Faster response time than running Power-Link client remotely

– Terminal Services application included in Windows Server operating system

– Must buy CAL for each user

XATerminal Server

Power-Link via Terminal Server

– Windows Terminal Server with user CAL’s: OS – Windows 2000, 2003 or 2008. Terminal Server CAL’s are approximately $80 each

– Power-Link client on Terminal Server requires 100+ MB disk space (each env.) and minimum of 256 MB RAM

XATerminal Server

Net-Link

– Faster response time than running Power-Link client over same bandwidth remotely

– Auxiliary Server Required:• OS – Windows 2000, 2003 or 2008 • Minimum hardware – P4, 2.8 GHz, 1 GB RAM (more

recommended)– Allow 2 GB of memory for every 50 Net-Link users

XAAuxiliary Server

Pros/Cons – Power-Link

• Power-Link via Terminal ServerFull functionality of Power-Link software ≠ Additional server required for Terminal

Services≠ Terminal Server CAL required for each user

• Approximate cost $80/each

If performance is not acceptable with Power-Link:

Pros/Cons - Net-Link≠ Subset of Power-Link functionality

– Probably not appropriate for Power User– Might be fine for limited/inquiry user

Utilizes less bandwidth with faster response time compared to Power-Link

Connection can be through VPN or external address can be set up in firewall for a connection from internet

No additional installation or software licensing required

≠ Requires Auxiliary Server running a set of processes for every 50 Net-Link users

Demonstration:Power-Link

Power-Link with Terminal ServerNet-Link

How We Can Help• Power-Link via WAN

– Install remote fix server• 1 day to implement if server OS is installed

• Power-Link via Terminal Server– Install Terminal Server– 1 - 2 days to implement

How We Can Help• Net-Link

– Install Auxiliary Server– Assist network administrator with configuration of

Net-Link for external access (across internet)– 1 day to implement

• Other– Analyze network infrastructure and troubleshoot

connectivity problems/performance issues

Questions ??

Thank you!!

Technical InformationDenise Burns423-235-0673denise.burns@cistech.net

Technical InformationRuth A. Pharr704.814.0007ruth.pharr@cistech.net

Sales InformationBen McCormick704.814.0016ben.mccormick@cistech.net