Re: AS/400 Access from NT

[Jim Langston <jlangston@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Just some possible solutions (probably not the best).

"McGoldrick,Irene" wrote:

> a) Methods that can be used for the NT server to check that the AS/400 is
> up/available before initiating the transfer of data.

You might try PING (I believe it returns an error code on unsuccess).

> b) Methods of getting data files from the AS/400 to the server

FTP is the easiest, IMO.  You can write a "script" on the AS/400 by
overriding INPUT and OUTPUT.  This has been detailed extensively
on this list, if you need details let me know.

> c) A method of checking a User ID & Password keyed into a sign-on screen on
> the server against the password for the same User ID on the AS/400 (to allow
> password control to be centralised on the AS/400)

There is an API, but unfortunately I don't remember what it is.  Sorry
I can't be of more help.

Regards,

Jim Langston

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