RE: Run a program on iSeries from the web

Use JTOpen (http://jt400.sourceforge.net/) to run your command?  Or maybe 
create a stored procedure that accepts a command and runs it on the host...  

With the appserver in the DMZ, you will need to open some ports for that server 
to reach the iSeries.  It might be a little easier to manage if you host the 
application on the iSeries, and use the apache server in the DMZ to serve as a 
reverse proxy, so that you can protect your iseries from public scrutiny.

I haven't done enough of this, so I hope to see other suggestions for this....

Eric DeLong
Sally Beauty Company
MIS-Project Manager (BSG)
940-297-2863 or ext. 1863



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[mailto:midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Shannon O'Donnell
Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2006 11:27 AM
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Subject: Run a program on iSeries from the web


What, in everyone's opinion, are some of the ootiins available to have a web 
app (browser) run a command on iSeries.

The Tomcat server that front ends the web app uses java servlets and is on a PC 
outside the dmz. (i think).

The iseries has no idea it exists. However, the iseries can ping the outside 
world so communication is possible.

Would I do best by running Tomcat on my iSeries and have the Tomcat server on 
the windows pc outside the dmz send a servlet request to my iseries?  Or is 
there a better way?  

All opinions are most welcome.

Thanks

Shannon O'Donnell