1. Remote Connectivity to XA R7/R9 Power-Link & Net-Link
Denise Burns
(423)
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2. Agenda Summary of Remote Connectivity Options Review of Each Option
Features
Hardware/Software requirements
Pros/Cons of Options
Demo of each Option
5. How We Can Help
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3. Terminal Server/ Citrix
Summary of Options
Power-Link
Power-Link to
Terminal Server/ Citrix XA
XAX
Net-Link
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4. Power-Link direct on WANXA
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.
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5. Power-Link direct on WANXA PC
Server
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
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6. Power-Link via Terminal ServerXA
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
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7. Power-Link via Terminal ServerXA
Terminal
Server
Windows Terminal Server with user CAL’s: OS – Windows 2000, 2003 or 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
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8. Net-Link XA
Auxiliary
Server
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
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9. Pros/Cons – Power-Link
If performance is not acceptable with Power-Link:
Power-Link via Terminal Server
Full functionality of Power-Link software
Additional server required for Terminal Services
Terminal Server CAL required for each user
Approximate cost $80/each
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10. 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
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11. Power-Link with Terminal Server
Demonstration:
Power-Link
Power-Link with Terminal Server
Net-Link
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12. How We Can Help Power-Link via WAN Power-Link via Terminal Server
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
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13. How We Can Help Net-Link Other 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
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14. Questions ??
Thank you!!
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15. Technical Information Denise Burns 423-235-0673
Ruth A. Pharr
Sales Information
Ben McCormick
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