Remote Connectivity to XA R7/R9 Power-Link & Net-Link Denise Burns denise.burns@cistech.net (423)235-0673 Copyright © 2001-2007 Infor Global Solutions

Agenda Summary of Remote Connectivity Options Review of Each Option Features Hardware/Software requirements Pros/Cons of Options Demo of each Option 5. How We Can Help Copyright © 2001-2007 Infor Global Solutions

Terminal Server/ Citrix Summary of Options Power-Link Power-Link to Terminal Server/ Citrix XA XAX Net-Link Copyright © 2001-2007 Infor Global Solutions

Power-Link direct on WAN XA Easiest option if you have enough bandwidth Depends on number of users, applications, size of database, etc. Client needs memory, 1 GB minimum Total network performance is critical Hubs, switches, cabling, etc. Copyright © 2001-2007 Infor Global Solutions

Power-Link direct on WAN XA PC Server Performance can be ‘tweaked’: Remote fix server Reduces startup time Reduces effort to update clients Utilize preferences to tailor user views and subsets minimize subsets that bring up all records, i.e. IMHIST , items, orders Copyright © 2001-2007 Infor Global Solutions

Power-Link via Terminal Server XA Terminal Server Remote user logs into Terminal Server Terminal Server installed at iSeries location Faster response time than running Power-Link client remotely Terminal Services application included in Windows Server operating system Must buy CAL for each user Copyright © 2001-2007 Infor Global Solutions

Power-Link via Terminal Server XA Terminal Server Windows Terminal Server with user CAL’s: OS – Windows 2000, 2003 or 2008. Terminal Server CAL’s are approximately $80 each Power-Link client on Terminal Server requires 100+ MB disk space (each env.) and minimum of 256 MB RAM Copyright © 2001-2007 Infor Global Solutions

Net-Link XA Auxiliary Server Faster response time than running Power-Link client over same bandwidth remotely Auxiliary Server Required: OS – Windows 2000, 2003 or 2008 Minimum hardware – P4, 2.8 GHz, 1 GB RAM (more recommended) Allow 2 GB of memory for every 50 Net-Link users Copyright © 2001-2007 Infor Global Solutions

Pros/Cons – Power-Link If performance is not acceptable with Power-Link: Power-Link via Terminal Server Full functionality of Power-Link software Additional server required for Terminal Services Terminal Server CAL required for each user Approximate cost $80/each Copyright © 2001-2007 Infor Global Solutions

Pros/Cons - Net-Link Subset of Power-Link functionality Probably not appropriate for Power User Might be fine for limited/inquiry user Utilizes less bandwidth with faster response time compared to Power-Link Connection can be through VPN or external address can be set up in firewall for a connection from internet No additional installation or software licensing required Requires Auxiliary Server running a set of processes for every 50 Net-Link users Copyright © 2001-2007 Infor Global Solutions

Power-Link with Terminal Server Demonstration: Power-Link Power-Link with Terminal Server Net-Link Copyright © 2001-2007 Infor Global Solutions

How We Can Help Power-Link via WAN Power-Link via Terminal Server Install remote fix server 1 day to implement if server OS is installed Power-Link via Terminal Server Install Terminal Server 1 - 2 days to implement Copyright © 2001-2007 Infor Global Solutions

How We Can Help Net-Link Other Install Auxiliary Server Assist network administrator with configuration of Net-Link for external access (across internet) 1 day to implement Other Analyze network infrastructure and troubleshoot connectivity problems/performance issues Copyright © 2001-2007 Infor Global Solutions

Questions ?? Thank you!! Copyright © 2001-2007 Infor Global Solutions

Technical Information Denise Burns 423-235-0673 denise.burns@cistech.net Ruth A. Pharr 704.814.0007 ruth.pharr@cistech.net Sales Information Ben McCormick 704.814.0016 ben.mccormick@cistech.net Copyright © 2001-2007 Infor Global Solutions