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Tables of Contents for Exploring IBM Network Stations
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Introduction
xii
What This Book Is
xii
What This Book Is Not
xii
How to Use This Book
xiii
Your ``Members Only'' Web Site
xiv
Introducing Thin Clients
1
10
A Glance Backward
1
1
What Is a Thin Client?
2
1
Thin Client Reference Profile
3
2
Are Thin Clients for Me?
5
1
Thin Clients Compared to PCs
6
1
Thin Clients Compared to Non-Programmable Terminals
7
1
Thin Clients Compared to X-Stations
8
1
Thin Clients Compared to NetPCs
9
2
The IBM Network Station
11
12
Meet the Family
11
1
Heritage
12
2
Series 100 Specifics
14
2
Series 300 Specifics
16
1
Series 1000 Specifics
16
2
A Closer Look
18
5
Microprocessors
18
1
Memory
18
2
Parallel Port
20
1
Ethernet
20
1
Token-Ring
21
1
Serial Port
21
1
Smart Cards
21
1
Keyboard/Mouse
22
1
Using A Network Station
23
27
Overview
23
1
Software Components
24
2
Setting up a Network Station
26
24
Starting up a Network Station
34
1
Power-On Self Tests
34
1
Finding the Boot Server and Loading the Operating System
35
3
Connecting to a Login Server
38
1
Taking a Test Drive (Logging In)
39
1
Menu Bar
39
2
Console Window
41
1
Web Browser
42
2
Demystifying Dynamic IP Assignment
44
6
Network Station Management
50
24
Overview---Total Cost of Ownership
50
4
Other Business Problems
54
1
What Is the IBM Network Station Manager?
55
19
Components of NSM
55
1
Server Side
55
2
Client Side
57
1
NSM Client Communication With the NSM Server
58
1
What Are Settings and How Are They Defined?
58
2
Where Are the Settings Stored?
60
1
The NSM GUI
61
1
Starting the NSM GUI
61
1
Who Can Use the NSM GUI?
61
3
How Does NSM Maintain the User IDs?
64
2
What Are the Panels in the NSM GUI?
66
2
How Can I Get Help While Using the NSM GUI?
68
1
Can Every Configuration Setting Be Done Via the NSM GUI?
69
3
Large Deployment (e.g., to 1,000 desktops)
72
1
What If I Need More Information?
73
1
Using Network Stations With Windows NT Servers
74
13
NT Platform Considerations
74
2
Types of Servers
76
4
Boot Server
76
2
Management Server
78
1
Application Server
79
1
Legacy Application Access
80
7
The ICA Client
83
2
Web-Based Client
85
2
Using Network Stations With RS/6000 Systems
87
21
RS/6000 Server Platform Considerations
87
2
Obtaining an IP Address
89
4
Dynamic IP Address Allocation
90
1
IP Address Reuse
91
1
Setting Up DHCP
92
1
Dynamic Domain Name System
92
1
NVRAM Settings
92
1
Boot Server
93
1
NFS versus TFTP Downloads
94
1
Boot Performance Considerations
94
1
The Boot Process
94
1
Terminal Emulator
94
10
VT Emulator Xresources
96
4
Graphical UNIX Access
100
1
Common Desktop Environment
100
1
X Display Manager Access
101
1
Window Manager Interoperability
102
2
X-Font Server
104
1
Obtaining the Server Software
104
4
AIX Software Requirements
104
1
General Availability Release
104
1
Obtaining Product Temporary Fixes
105
1
Electronic Packaging
105
1
Required AIX Filesets
105
3
Using Network Stations With AS/400 Servers
108
14
Overview
108
3
Small Business Requirements
111
1
Planning Your Move to a Network Station Environment
112
1
Twinax Network Station
113
1
5250 Emulation
114
8
Using Network Stations With S/390 Servers
122
18
Overview
122
3
Boot Server Platforms
125
1
From Application Integration to the Internet
126
1
Web-to-Host Solutions at a Glance
127
2
Second-Generation Web-to-Host Technology
129
2
Application Access Using TN3270
131
1
Benefits of TN3270E versus TN3270
132
3
Host Printing
133
1
LU Flexibility
134
1
Standard Attention Key
134
1
Access to VTAM Characteristics
135
1
SSCP-LU Session
135
1
Standard System Request Key
135
1
Benefits of TN3270E for Interoperability
135
1
3270 Emulation in a Network Station
136
4
Recording and Playback Feature
138
1
Hotspots
139
1
Keyboard Remapping
139
1
Pop-Up Keypad
139
1
Printing in a Network Station Environment
140
10
Overview
140
1
Understanding the Printing Subsystem
141
3
Printer Selector
144
1
Printing Support for Applications
144
6
Printing from a 5250 or 3270 Emulator
145
1
Printing from Java Applications
145
1
Printing from the NC Navigator Browser
146
1
Configuration for Printer Support
146
4
Using Network Stations In Your Business
150
17
Overview
150
2
Total Cost of Ownership
152
1
Advantages of Network Stations
153
1
The IT Manager's Perspective: Choices for Desktop Hardware
154
1
Considerations When Deploying Network Stations
155
2
Network Infrastructure
155
1
Server Capacity Planning
156
1
Total Commitment
156
1
Strong Desire for Control and Management
157
1
Training
157
1
Real-Life Example for Transition to Network Stations
157
8
Small Workgroup Environment
158
1
Company Profile
158
1
Current Environment
158
1
New Environment with Network Stations
159
1
Medium Workgroup Environment
160
1
Company Profile
160
1
Current Environment and Topology
160
1
New Environment with Network Stations
160
3
A Large Data Center with Distributed Workgroups in an Enterprise Environment
163
1
Company Profile
163
1
Current Environment
163
1
New Environment with Network Stations
164
1
Conclusion
165
2
Appendix A: Java Environment/Application Development
167
28
Appendix B: True/False Settings for VT Emulation
195