System Access via a Web Browser

iSeries™ Access for Web (5722-XH2) is a key offering in the iSeries Access Family (5722-XW1). It offers Web browser-based access to i5/OS® resources on iSeries Servers.

iSeries Access for Web enables end users to leverage business information, applications, and resources across an enterprise by extending the i5/OS resources to the client desktop through a Web browser.

iSeries Access for Web has the following advantages: -

  • It is Server based
  • It is implemented using Java™ servlet and portlet technology
  • It uses industry standard protocols: HTTP, HTTPS, and HTML
  • It is lightweight, requiring only a browser on the client
  • It provides a 5250 user interface and access to i5/OS resources - such as the iSeries Database, Integrated File System (IFS), Printers, Printer Output, Jobs, Batch Commands, and Messages

Click here for an example of an iSeries Menu when using iSeries Access for Web.

iSeries Access for Web is available to iSeries users with OS400 Version 5 Release 1 or later, and have iSeries Access Family (5722-XW1) installed.

XKS have expertise in the use of iSeries Access for Web including the use of SSL, to allow Remote Users in a secure way.

For further information on how XKS can help you implement iSeries Access for Web on your iSeries (AS/400), please e-mail us at iseriesaccess@xks.co.uk or go to our Contact Us page for other ways in which to contact us regarding your requirements.