Multivendor Connectivity Software

Connecting to mainframe database servers using Data Access Language (DAL)

Data Access Language (DAL) lets users easily access information that resides on UNIX servers, minicomputers, or mainframes. DAL allows users to access a wide variety of relational databases, including Ingres, Informix/SQL, ORACLE, Sybase, Rdb/VMS, SQL/DS, and DB/2, on VAX and IBM computers.

DAL Servers are networking software products that provide DAL access to files and databases running on a variety of host systems. DAL for AS/400, for example, allows users to access data stored on IBM AS/400 machines--and use the intuitive Macintosh user interface.

Connecting to IBM environments using SNA*ps

SNA*ps (Systems Network Architecture protocols and services) 3270 is a full-function 3270 terminal emulation program that enables Macintosh computers to communicate with IBM mainframes. SNA*ps 5250 is a full-function 5250 display terminal emulation program that enables Macintosh personal computers to communicate with IBM AS/400 midrange computer systems. SNA*ps products provide file-transfer and 3287 printer emulation capabilities for Macintosh computers over a LAN.

Connecting to DEC environments using Digital PATHWORKS

Digital PATHWORKS for Macintosh allows Macintosh users to access data residing on Digital VAX/VMS minicomputers, from the desktop--as if those systems were simply another node on an AppleTalk network.

Connecting to TCP/IP networks using TCP/IP Connection for Macintosh

TCP/IP Connection for Macintosh provides the software to connect a Macintosh computer to a TCP/IP network and to allow the Macintosh to be managed from a console using the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). The product includes a TCP/IP protocol stack implementation (MacTCP); SNMP network management software (MacSNMP) +162; datalink drivers for LocalTalk, Ethernet, and Token Ring; a Domain Name Resolver; support for host files; and a ping text application (MacTCP Ping).

TCP/IP Administration for Macintosh is a companion product that includes additional documentation and software (MacSNMP Admin) for configuring and administering end-user systems with TCP/IP Connection installed.

MacX25 software

MacX25 software links Macintosh computers to packet-switched data networks (PSDNs) supporting CCITT Recommendation X.25. Access to host computers and end-user services on the PSDN is then distributed from the server to Macintosh computers over the AppleTalk network system. MacX25 supports AppleTalk routing over X.25 when used with the Apple Internet Router, and it supports standard messaging when used with MacX.400 software.

AppleTalk Connection for Macintosh software

AppleTalk Connection for Macintosh software provides the most current version of AppleTalk networking software and Apple's implementation of the industry-standard SNMP network management protocol. +162 The AppleTalk transport stack includes the latest software drivers for LocalTalk, Ethernet, and Token Ring.

AppleTalk Administration for Macintosh is a companion product that includes additional documentation and software (MacSNMP Admin) for configuring and administering end-user systems with AppleTalk Connection installed.