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HostExplorer is a terminal emulation programme for the Windows platform currently in version 14 and compatible with Windows7. HostExplorer provides corporations with an easy way of protecting their investment in legacy data while letting them benefit from the latest desktop and web-based technologies. HostExplorer can be deployed as a tranditional PC-to-host emulator, or as a web-to-host emulation solution through a browser. In both cases, HostExplorer links people and information through TN3270E, TN5250E and Telnet (VT) applications.
The HostExplorer product comes equipped with the latest technology for securing network communication (SSL/SSH/Kerberos). Organizations that choose HostExplorer save time and money and increase user productivity.
Web-to-Host
Whether trying to extend the reach of your corporate data to business partners, or migrating from desktop to web-to-host solutions, you will appreciate the simplicity and power of HostExplorer, and operational costs savings.
HostExplorer is a single, unified solution that offers both desktop-based software and a web-to-host based terminal emulation environment, both providing the same interface, the same features, the same power and the same administrative options.
Using web browsers as a software delivery vehicle, HostExplorer can easily be deployed to local and global users alike. By supporting a wide range of encryption and authentication methods, the HostExplorer web-to-host solution ensures that mission critical data is safely transmitted.
Not only will remote users benefit from the web-to-host solution, HostExplorer can also help organizations that wish to move away from the traditional desktop-based solution. It allows them to take advantage of built-in web capabilities, auto-upgrade functionalities, and centralized deployment and configuration architecture. HostExplorer can even leverage scripts and macros created for traditional desktop-based solutions, thus minimizing the impact on business workflow and user productivity.
Unlike any other solution on the market, HostExplorer does not require you to choose between desktop or browser, features or power, productivity or convenience, but offers you the best of both worlds. It translates to less time and money spent on the deployment process and lower total cost of ownership.
Migration and Macro Conversion
HostExplorer mitigates migration concerns for corporations looking to realize cost savings with a superior solution. The ease of migration preserves the user experience, eliminating the need for retraining, and avoiding business workflow interruptions.
In the world of tightening spending and budget cuts, reducing annual host access costs is one of the most common drivers prompting organizations to look for alternative terminal emulation solutions, and fueling product replacement projects.
Open Text understands the complexity and the risk associated with these projects, and appreciates the importance of well-planned and controlled rollout, and the ability to minimize user productivity shock as a result of the switch. HostExplorer promises a smooth, quick, and transparent migration by mimicing the look, feel, and functionality of the replaced solution. It also supports automation scripts and macros to maintain the business workflow.
HostExplorer has benefited from many years of experience in replacing other terminal emulators. Our experience will significantly benefit organizations undertaking similar projects, and help them recognize significant ROI.
HostExplorer Technical Specifications
HostExplorer is a full featured terminal emulation solution for all UNIX, Mainframe and AS/400 display and printing needs. Here is a quick at-a-glance guide to the features and specifications of HostExplorer.
Certification:
Compatible with Windows 7
Citrix Ready
FIPS 140- 2 Validated
Supported Hosts:
IBM System z (Mainframe)
IBM System i (AS/400)
UNIX / Linux / OpenVMS
Supported Emulation Types:
TN3270(E)
TN5250(E)
VT52, 100, 101, 102,220, 320 and 420
ANSI, SCO ANSI
IBM 3151
Terminal Settings:
Support IPv6
Configurable terminal colors, keyboard, fonts, events and printing options
Profile support - display and printing sessions, file transfer, color, keyboard, hotspots, events, etc.
Customizable menus, toolbars, track menu, mouse actions
Printing:
3287 and 3812 printer emulation
LU1 and LU3
File Transfer:
FTP
FTP over SSL (FTPS)
SFTP *
IND$File
Advanced SQL edition and XLS support
Automation and Programming:
Macro recording and playback
Simple scripting using Quickscript
Programming access to terminal emulation and FTP using HostExplorer Basic language
Support programming API - HLLAPI, EHLLAPI
, WinHLLAPI, OHIO, OLE, COM
Deployment:
Support Micosoft Windows Installer
Support for multiple profile locations
Support for LDAP corporate directories
Integrated tool to create customized MSI package
Migration:
Theme Manager
Macro and Profile Converter
Security and Compliance:
Support for SSL v2/3 & TLS
Validated for FIPS-140-2
Support for Kerberos v4/5
Secure Shell 2 support *
HTTP/HTTPS data proxy for secured web access
Integrated SOCKS support for secure firewall traversal
Operating Systems:
Windows 7
Windows Vista SP1 or higher
Windows XP SP2 or higher
Windows XP x64 Edition SP2 or higher
Windows Server 2008 or higher
Windows Server 2003 or higher
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition or higher
The HostExplorer product comes equipped with the latest technology for securing network communication (SSL/SSH/Kerberos). Organizations that choose HostExplorer save time and money and increase user productivity.
Web-to-Host
Whether trying to extend the reach of your corporate data to business partners, or migrating from desktop to web-to-host solutions, you will appreciate the simplicity and power of HostExplorer, and operational costs savings.
HostExplorer is a single, unified solution that offers both desktop-based software and a web-to-host based terminal emulation environment, both providing the same interface, the same features, the same power and the same administrative options.
Using web browsers as a software delivery vehicle, HostExplorer can easily be deployed to local and global users alike. By supporting a wide range of encryption and authentication methods, the HostExplorer web-to-host solution ensures that mission critical data is safely transmitted.
Not only will remote users benefit from the web-to-host solution, HostExplorer can also help organizations that wish to move away from the traditional desktop-based solution. It allows them to take advantage of built-in web capabilities, auto-upgrade functionalities, and centralized deployment and configuration architecture. HostExplorer can even leverage scripts and macros created for traditional desktop-based solutions, thus minimizing the impact on business workflow and user productivity.
Unlike any other solution on the market, HostExplorer does not require you to choose between desktop or browser, features or power, productivity or convenience, but offers you the best of both worlds. It translates to less time and money spent on the deployment process and lower total cost of ownership.
Migration and Macro Conversion
HostExplorer mitigates migration concerns for corporations looking to realize cost savings with a superior solution. The ease of migration preserves the user experience, eliminating the need for retraining, and avoiding business workflow interruptions.
In the world of tightening spending and budget cuts, reducing annual host access costs is one of the most common drivers prompting organizations to look for alternative terminal emulation solutions, and fueling product replacement projects.
Open Text understands the complexity and the risk associated with these projects, and appreciates the importance of well-planned and controlled rollout, and the ability to minimize user productivity shock as a result of the switch. HostExplorer promises a smooth, quick, and transparent migration by mimicing the look, feel, and functionality of the replaced solution. It also supports automation scripts and macros to maintain the business workflow.
HostExplorer has benefited from many years of experience in replacing other terminal emulators. Our experience will significantly benefit organizations undertaking similar projects, and help them recognize significant ROI.
HostExplorer Technical Specifications
HostExplorer is a full featured terminal emulation solution for all UNIX, Mainframe and AS/400 display and printing needs. Here is a quick at-a-glance guide to the features and specifications of HostExplorer.
Certification:
Compatible with Windows 7
Citrix Ready
FIPS 140- 2 Validated
Supported Hosts:
IBM System z (Mainframe)
IBM System i (AS/400)
UNIX / Linux / OpenVMS
Supported Emulation Types:
TN3270(E)
TN5250(E)
VT52, 100, 101, 102,220, 320 and 420
ANSI, SCO ANSI
IBM 3151
Terminal Settings:
Support IPv6
Configurable terminal colors, keyboard, fonts, events and printing options
Profile support - display and printing sessions, file transfer, color, keyboard, hotspots, events, etc.
Customizable menus, toolbars, track menu, mouse actions
Printing:
3287 and 3812 printer emulation
LU1 and LU3
File Transfer:
FTP
FTP over SSL (FTPS)
SFTP *
IND$File
Advanced SQL edition and XLS support
Automation and Programming:
Macro recording and playback
Simple scripting using Quickscript
Programming access to terminal emulation and FTP using HostExplorer Basic language
Support programming API - HLLAPI, EHLLAPI
EHLLAPI
Emulator High-level Language Application Program Interface is an enhanced version of HLLAPI. It was introduced in 1986 by the IBM company and it provided functions that can access the user interface data for text-based applications....
, WinHLLAPI, OHIO, OLE, COM
Deployment:
Support Micosoft Windows Installer
Support for multiple profile locations
Support for LDAP corporate directories
Integrated tool to create customized MSI package
Migration:
Theme Manager
Macro and Profile Converter
Security and Compliance:
Support for SSL v2/3 & TLS
Validated for FIPS-140-2
Support for Kerberos v4/5
Secure Shell 2 support *
HTTP/HTTPS data proxy for secured web access
Integrated SOCKS support for secure firewall traversal
Operating Systems:
Windows 7
Windows Vista SP1 or higher
Windows XP SP2 or higher
Windows XP x64 Edition SP2 or higher
Windows Server 2008 or higher
Windows Server 2003 or higher
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition or higher
- - Optional add-on module is required to provide Secure Shell 2 functionalities