Novell Announces New Web-to-Host Connectivity Solution for Mainframe Access Via the
Internet
Novell IntranetWare HostPublisher Enters Beta
NETWORLD + INTEROP, Las Vegas, Nevada -- May 6, 1997 -- Novell today
announced a beta version of IntranetWare HostPublisher, a connectivity solution that lets users
access applications and data on IBM mainframes via the Internet. The new product enables organizations
to publish critical mainframe information on their corporate intranet, expanding access to anyone with a
Web browser. Running on IntranetWare, Novell's intranet and Internet access platform, IntranetWare
HostPublisher is tightly integrated with Novell Directory Services (NDS), ensuring secure
access to information and enabling centralized user administration for network managers.
The IntranetWare HostPublisher helps customers leverage existing intranet investments by utilizing Novell
Web Server 3.0, NetWare® for SAA 2.2 and industry standard browsers. Acting as a bridge
between NetWare for SAA 2.2 and the Novell Web Server 3.0., IntranetWare HostPublisher translates
3270 mainframe data streams into HTML pages.
"As a long-time NetWare for SAA customer, we are excited to be a part of the beta" said Steve Glick,
manager of networking and distributed computing for the Dallas County Community College District.
"Providing secure, browser-based connectivity to IBM mainframe data from our intranet will help us
reduce costs and deliver better access capabilities to our students and faculty."
Browser-based Access Addresses Market Need
Corporations are rapidly deploying intranets and browser technology to provide end users with access to
more information at a lower cost. However, according to a December 1996 PC Week article,
International Data Corporation stated nearly 75 percent of all corporate data is still stored on mainframe
computers rather than local area networks. IntranetWare HostPublisher provides a secure, manageable way
to integrate the two environments and saves significant software acquisition costs by reducing the need for
terminal emulation software on each desktop.
"By providing technologies such as the IntranetWare HostPublisher, we are enabling a more robust intranet
solution for customers," said Coleman Barney, vice president of marketing for Novell. "Novell's Web-to-
Host solution demonstrates our commitment to provide more ways to access mission-critical information
anywhere on the network, as well as to expand the role of corporate intranets."
NDS Combines With Additional Security to Protect Corporate Information
IntranetWare HostPublisher includes extensive security to protect critical mainframe information. As users
access applications and data on the host, the following technologies offer customers unparalleled data
protection:
- Novell Directory Services (NDS) allows administrators to control access with user/password
authentication. Access privileges are defined through a single point of administration, simplifying
management and lowering overall administrative costs;
- Secure Sockets Layer 3.0 (SSL 3.0), a technology included in Novell Web Server 3.0 encrypts data
between the Web server and browsers using digital certificates (also known as public or private keys). Such
certificates ensure that data is not intercepted during the transmission;
- IP address checking ensures session integrity, guaranteeing that only authorized users view
information during a mainframe session.
Customization Features Bring Web Look and Feel to Host Data
IntranetWare HostPublisher includes extensive customization facilities, allowing the display and input of
host data to be tailored for individual or departmental requirements. Java Script support enables
customized client front-ends to be automatically downloaded from the Web server at the time of execution.
These front-ends provide a user-friendly Web interface, shielding end-users from traditional text-oriented
screens and allowing automation of repetitive tasks such as user log-ons. Additionally, the integrated
HLLAPI support provides a programmable interface directly to 3270 data stream, offering more
sophisticated customization. All tailored features are centrally administered, simplifying management and
reducing administrative costs.
Product Availability
The IntranetWare HostPublisher will be generally available by the end of the third quarter. Pricing
information has not been determined.
About Novell
Founded in 1983, Novell (NASDAQ:NOVL) is the world's leading provider of network software. The
company offers a wide range of network solutions for distributed network, Internet, intranet and small-
business markets. Novell education and technical support programs are the most comprehensive in the
network computing industry. Information about Novell's complete range of products and services can be
accessed on the World Wide Web at http://www.novell.com.
Novell and NetWare are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc., IntranetWare, NDS, Novell Directory
Services and Novell Web Server are trademarks of Novell, Inc. All other company or product names are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Press Contacts:
Jason Werner
Novell, Inc.
Phone: (801) 861-4009
Internet: jwerner@novell.com
Nan Stillinger
Cunningham Communication, Inc.
Phone: (415) 858-3772
Internet: nan@ccipr.com
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