Ivory® Data Access consists of a base system, which can be implemented as either a CICS or a VTAM application. Installation of the mainframe component requires loading the installation libraries, modification of table entries, allocation of VSAM files and customization of Ivory Data Access configuration parameters. This process typically takes less than two hours.
Set-up of the Ivory Data Access client component requires only a few minutes. Once the mainframe connectivity method is selected (TCP/IP, APPC/LU6.2, TELNET 3270, 3270 Terminal emulation), then, based on the security credentials of the user, mainframe data access is enabled.
Ivory Data Access supports a wide variety of connectivity methods between the mainframe and the workstation. TCP/IP is the predominant choice, but not the only one. Alternatively, traditional connectivity methods like 3270 Terminal emulation, TELNET3270, APPC or LU6.2 connections are supported as well. This provides a high degree of flexibility.
As an alternative to the local installation of the ODBC/JDBC client component, the Ivory Data Access installation and configuration files can also be stored on a central file server.
For the development of client/server or Web applications with direct access to mainframe data , the Ivory Data Access ODBC or JDBC Server components can be used. These allow direct data access in both directions (Host <=>Server), and provide for the automation of data exchange procedures.
The Ivory Data Access JDBC/J2EE component allows platform-independent access or exchange with mainframe data sources via TCP/IP or TELNET 3270. This component of Ivory Data Access is a JAVA application.
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