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One can use Virtual Private Network (VPN) to securely connect remote Windows 2000 users to the IBM eServer iSeries server. This paper provides a step-by-step process for configuring the OS/400 VPN tunnel using V5R2 OS/400 VPN and the Windows 2000 native L2TP and IPSec support. OS/400 VPN in V5R1 has been enhanced to provide better interoperability and flexibility when establishing a VPN connection between heterogeneous systems. tech news

This IBM eServer AS/400e RISC System Builder offers one a comprehensive guide to AS/400 and AS/400e hardware and associated software. This paper is a comprehensive guide for configuration and installation support for AS/400 and AS/400e systems announced since June 1995. It offers detailed information on the AS/400e 150, 6xx, and Sxx models, and the AS/400 4xx, 5xx, and xxS models. tech news

High-speed link (HSL) is the name of the system internal bus technology of the latest iSeries servers that connects system processors to industry-standard PCI buses. As faster processors, larger cache, faster memory, a super-fast cross-bar switch complex, faster DASD, and much faster IOPs and IOAs continue to emerge, the HSL bus infrastructure provides more speed, capacity, flexibility, and power for today's iSeries servers. iSeries servers use HSL loops to provide expandability and connectivity for iSeries processors, towers, and external xSeries for iSeries adapters. This paper discusses HSL loop support, configuration, rules, and other considerations for the iSeries Models 270, 800, 810, 820, 825, 830, 840, 870, and 890 systems. tech news

Genelco Software Solutions teamed up with the IBM eServer iSeries Benchmark Center in Rochester, Minnesota. Genelco wanted to document that the Genelco Group+ group health administration system could be scaled up to meet the needs of a large, high-volume group health insurer. A complicated and comprehensive scenario was created to emulate both the type of data to be moved, as well as the types of transactions and personnel that would be moving it. This paper documents the resulting successes of two weeks of benchmarking tests and briefly discusses the implications for group health insurers that have not previously considered the reliability and scalability of the Genelco Group+ system and the iSeries server. tech news

QUALCOMM Incorporated is a global leader in wireless communication products. QUALCOMM develops software and hardware solutions for hundreds of transportation companies, which typically use diverse computer platforms to monitor individual vehicles in a fleet by means of data communications, satellite positioning, and product options such as JTRACS Pro software. QUALCOMM knew it was essential that its products communicate across platforms to achieve function-feature parity and to reduce costs associated with quality assurance training and documentation. QUALCOMM also wanted to make its products accessible through intranets and the Internet. After careful consideration, QUALCOMM decided to implement a Java solution, based on its promise of "write once, run anywhere" capabilities. Seeking a vendor with proven experience and success, QUALCOMM relied on IBM services to help effect this solution. tech news