Microsoft Host Integration Server 2004
Host Integration Server 2004 is now available. Part of the Windows Server System, Host Integration Server 2004 helps customers integrate their mission-critical host applications, data sources, messaging and security systems within a Microsoft .NET Services-Oriented Architecture (SOA), enabling the re-use of IBM mainframe and midrange data and applications across distributed environments.
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Highlights
| • | Extended Application Integration - Host Integration Server allows Windows developers to wrap existing line-of-business processes found in mainframe CICS, IMS and IBM AS/400 applications as XML Web Services or .NET server components. |
| • | Host Integration Server 2004 provides simple connectivity to mainframe environments for operations such as print management and data access - so you maximise the power of your existing systems. |
| • | You can quickly and easily integrate IBM DB2 database information within Microsoft SQL Server. |
| • | Synchronise user accounts to provide single sign-on between your Windows and mainframe worlds, reducing management costs and enhancing security. |
| • | Simplified administration - servers and clients running Host Integration Server 2004 can be deployed into a network by using a centralised administrative model. |
Evaluate Host Integration Server 2004
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Enterprise Integration
Host Integration Server forms just one part of an enterprise integration solution to help you conduct business online with a flexible and stable platform.
Training and Events
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White Papers
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Next Steps
Use these links to our US website for resources, support and detailed product information for Host Integration Server.
| • | Visit the worldwide home page for Host Integration Server (US) |
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| • | Read the top 10 reasons to upgrade to Host Integration Server 2004 (US) |
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