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IBM Network Station Manager: One tool, total management

Network Station Manager is an easy-to- Different strokes for different folks Highlights use application that enables a single Every user is different. Some need to systems administrator to set up and con- perform data entry using a business One way the Network Station figure all Network Station computers in application on an AS/400. Others need simplifies desktop management your enterprise. It lets you centrally create access to an NT to take advantage while reducing your total cost of and manage user-specific desktop envi- of Lotus Notes groupware, e- and the ownership is by delivering a pow- ronments and access privileges to corporate intranet. Still others want to use erful tool for centralized desktop accommodate different users’ needs. In Internet and Java applications stored on administration: the IBM Network addition, Network Station Manager pro- an RS/6000. Network Station Manager Station Manager.The Network vides centralized control for all Network enables each of these users to have a Station Manager eliminates the Station applications and access to server customized environment that gives them need to send a team of out resources such as disk files and printers. desktop access to everything they need. to the desktop to manage your The desktop administrator can access systems and support your users. the Network Station Manager from any That includes access to multiple servers, One person can do it all from one location on the network. frequently used applications, as well as location…using just one tool. preferences for terminal emulation (3270, 5250, X-Windows), keyboard mapping, cursor speed, display properties and more.And once the has been established, Network Station Manager ensures that a user logging on from any Network Station on the network is automatically presented with his or her personalized desktop and applications.

Administrators love it, too Simplifying system administration is a key goal for many ITdepartments today,and IBM Network Station Manager helps you achieve it.With its simple,point-and-click interface,Network Station Manager moves desktop and application configuration activities away from the desktop and onto the server,under an administrator’s care. That makes users and administrators more productive, while preserving the user’s ability to modify certain desktop preferences. Simplifying system administration is a key goal for IT departments today, and IBM Network Station Manager helps achieve it. Network Station browsers

Network Station Manager shows you just The IBM Network Station Browser and the managed GUI environment that can Network Station both provide a host of how easy managing desktop clients can Feature Benefit Navio NC Navigator™ for the IBM Network effectively replace many older PC tech- powerful and useful features, including: be. Each time a Network Station user logs Station provide access to the capabilities nology systems. Server-based, For Administrators: on to a server, Network Station Manager of the Network Station Manager. In addi- • Access to Web-enabled HTML centralized administration •Simplifies and speeds application deployment checks the user’s ID and password, tion, they open the door to e-commerce, The IBM Network Station Manager makes it applications or Java applets •Enables efficient use of network resources retrieves the user’s desktop configuration, Java and the wealth of applications and easy to set up and customize your browser • Easy-to-use GUI •Enhances security, data backup and recovery makes whatever server connections are information residing on the Internet or environment and simplifies the details of • Internet e-mail •Allows systemwide or per-station configuration required and downloads the appropriate your corporate intranet. managing an Internet or intranet presence. • Secure electronic transactions across For Users: software environments. This includes It lets the administrator specify the proto- all IBM server families with 40-bit or •Permits login from any Network Station in the enterprise, 5250, 3270 or X-Windows server emula- Either browser will enable you to dramati- cols, file locations, proxies, home page 128-bit1 encryption when connected allowing users to “roam” tion, the Web browser, the Java Virtual cally enhance the delivery of applications locations and other specifics for your users. via HTTPS protocol •Recalls user-specific desktop environment Machine and Java applications, such as to employees who are still using fixed- • Year 2000-ready operation •Enables customization of desktop characteristics e-mail. Once that’s done, the user is ready function, “green screen” terminals. In The IBM Network Station Browser and • Additional features, as shown on the to get to work… on one or more servers, Centralized change •Reduces time and cost required to manage numerous desktops addition, they offer a low-cost, easily the Navio NC Navigator for the IBM accompanying table. in a Windows application, on your intranet management and user-specific preferences or anywhere else. Browser interface •Enables access from any Network Station accessible to the network Network Station Manager provides the Navio NC Navigator for the •Provides an easy-to-use graphical interface that can reduce administrator, and in some instances the Network Station Browser IBM Network Station training and support costs user, with the ability to define a wide •Built-in online help range of to: JavaScript 1.1 3 •Offers access to the Internet or corporate intranet, along with Java applet/application support HTML 3.2 3.2, plus additional features supported by Netscape Configure terminals Multiple default levels •IBM-supplied defaults help you get started quickly using Navigator 3.01 • Systemwide terminal settings – to common settings which can later be overridden define system defaults, available servers, •System defaults permit mass changes affecting all users CGI 1.1 server applications 1.1 server applications emulators, network settings and other •User and workstation defaults enable highly granular desktop Graphics formats GIF, JPEG, XBM, others GIF, Animated GIF, JPEG, enterprisewide constraints customization XBM, others • User/station-specific settings – to customize specific settings (such as Local printers PostScript level 1 PostScript level 1 hardware, display or other individual Configure environments accessed from any server with a TCP/IP Secure server access SSL 2 encryption; basic and SSL 2 and SSL 3 encryption; preferences) for a specific Network • Programs – to automatically load fre- connection and a suitable browser. In digest authentication basic and digest authentication Station or user quently used applications addition, the administrator can update Proxy servers HTTP, FTP, gopher HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, gopher, WAIS • Menu items – to provide point-and-click user profiles or applications from any access to other applications via a menu location on the network. All it takes is a GUI features Fully compatible with Netscape Configure applications • Environment variables – to configure the password. Either browser will enable Navigator 3.01. • 5250 emulator – to access IBM AS/400 desktop environment for running appli- • Hot Lists • Hot Lists programs cations on the Network Station you to dramatically • History Lists • History Lists • 3270 emulator – to access IBM S/390 pro- What you get enhance the delivery of •Cut and Paste • Bookmarks grams The IBM Network Station Manager applications to employees • HTML Source Viewing • Address Book • X-Windows – to access graphical Built to a higher standard includes the following components: • Open Local File • Directory Buttons UNIX applications The IBM Network Station Manager is built who are still using • Progress Indicator • Cut and Paste • Web browser(s) – to access the Internet on nonproprietary, open standards to • 5250 Terminal Emulation — application fixed-function, “green • HTML-based Help and more • HTML Source Viewing and corporate intranets ensure cross-platform functionality and for attaching to AS/400 servers. • Open Local File • Desktop () – to broad, ongoing industry support. The Advanced features include multiple screen” terminals. • Open New Browser Window customize the user’s screen interface entire application is designed in compli- server support, per-session font selec- • Progress Indicator • Applet viewer – to run Java applets and ance with the Network Computer tion, online help, cut/copy/paste, custom • HTML-based Help and more applications Reference Profile using HTML, JavaScript window titles, keyboard remapping, color 1 128-bit encryption available in U.S. and Canada only. and CGI functions, and it can be mapping, record/playback (including Simplifying system administration is a key goal for IT departments today, and IBM Network Station Manager helps achieve it. Network Station browsers

Network Station Manager shows you just The IBM Network Station Browser and the managed GUI environment that can Network Station both provide a host of how easy managing desktop clients can Feature Benefit Navio NC Navigator™ for the IBM Network effectively replace many older PC tech- powerful and useful features, including: be. Each time a Network Station user logs Station provide access to the capabilities nology systems. Server-based, For Administrators: on to a server, Network Station Manager of the Network Station Manager. In addi- • Access to Web-enabled HTML centralized administration •Simplifies and speeds application deployment checks the user’s ID and password, tion, they open the door to e-commerce, The IBM Network Station Manager makes it applications or Java applets •Enables efficient use of network resources retrieves the user’s desktop configuration, Java and the wealth of applications and easy to set up and customize your browser • Easy-to-use GUI •Enhances security, data backup and recovery makes whatever server connections are information residing on the Internet or environment and simplifies the details of • Internet e-mail •Allows systemwide or per-station configuration required and downloads the appropriate your corporate intranet. managing an Internet or intranet presence. • Secure electronic transactions across For Users: software environments. This includes It lets the administrator specify the proto- all IBM server families with 40-bit or •Permits login from any Network Station in the enterprise, 5250, 3270 or X-Windows server emula- Either browser will enable you to dramati- cols, file locations, proxies, home page 128-bit1 encryption when connected allowing users to “roam” tion, the Web browser, the Java Virtual cally enhance the delivery of applications locations and other specifics for your users. via HTTPS protocol •Recalls user-specific desktop environment Machine and Java applications, such as to employees who are still using fixed- • Year 2000-ready operation •Enables customization of desktop characteristics e-mail. Once that’s done, the user is ready function, “green screen” terminals. In The IBM Network Station Browser and • Additional features, as shown on the to get to work… on one or more servers, Centralized change •Reduces time and cost required to manage numerous desktops addition, they offer a low-cost, easily the Navio NC Navigator for the IBM accompanying table. in a Windows application, on your intranet management and user-specific preferences or anywhere else. Browser interface •Enables access from any Network Station accessible to the network Network Station Manager provides the Navio NC Navigator for the •Provides an easy-to-use graphical interface that can reduce administrator, and in some instances the Network Station Browser IBM Network Station training and support costs user, with the ability to define a wide •Built-in online help range of settings to: JavaScript 1.1 3 •Offers access to the Internet or corporate intranet, along with Java applet/application support HTML 3.2 3.2, plus additional features supported by Netscape Configure terminals Multiple default levels •IBM-supplied defaults help you get started quickly using Navigator 3.01 • Systemwide terminal settings – to common settings which can later be overridden define system defaults, available servers, •System defaults permit mass changes affecting all users CGI 1.1 server applications 1.1 server applications emulators, network settings and other •User and workstation defaults enable highly granular desktop Graphics formats GIF, JPEG, XBM, others GIF, Animated GIF, JPEG, enterprisewide constraints customization XBM, others • User/station-specific settings – to customize specific settings (such as Local printers PostScript level 1 PostScript level 1 hardware, display or other individual Configure environments accessed from any server with a TCP/IP Secure server access SSL 2 encryption; basic and SSL 2 and SSL 3 encryption; preferences) for a specific Network • Programs – to automatically load fre- connection and a suitable browser. In digest authentication basic and digest authentication Station or user quently used applications addition, the administrator can update Proxy servers HTTP, FTP, gopher HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, gopher, WAIS • Menu items – to provide point-and-click user profiles or applications from any access to other applications via a menu location on the network. All it takes is a GUI features Fully compatible with Netscape Configure applications • Environment variables – to configure the password. Either browser will enable Navigator 3.01. • 5250 emulator – to access IBM AS/400 desktop environment for running appli- • Hot Lists • Hot Lists programs cations on the Network Station you to dramatically • History Lists • History Lists • 3270 emulator – to access IBM S/390 pro- What you get enhance the delivery of •Cut and Paste • Bookmarks grams The IBM Network Station Manager applications to employees • HTML Source Viewing • Address Book • X-Windows – to access graphical Built to a higher standard includes the following components: • Open Local File • Directory Buttons UNIX applications The IBM Network Station Manager is built who are still using • Progress Indicator • Cut and Paste • Web browser(s) – to access the Internet on nonproprietary, open standards to • 5250 Terminal Emulation — application fixed-function, “green • HTML-based Help and more • HTML Source Viewing and corporate intranets ensure cross-platform functionality and for attaching to AS/400 servers. • Open Local File • Desktop (Window Manager) – to broad, ongoing industry support. The Advanced features include multiple screen” terminals. • Open New Browser Window customize the user’s screen interface entire application is designed in compli- server support, per-session font selec- • Progress Indicator • Applet viewer – to run Java applets and ance with the Network Computer tion, online help, cut/copy/paste, custom • HTML-based Help and more applications Reference Profile using HTML, JavaScript window titles, keyboard remapping, color 1 128-bit encryption available in U.S. and Canada only. and CGI functions, and it can be mapping, record/playback (including IBM Network Station IBM Network Station Manager at a glance

Description IBM Network Station Manager is a server-based browser application that provides centralized configuration and administration of IBM Network Station computers on a network.

Versions IBM Network Station Manager for Windows NT Server 4.0 IBM Network Station Manager for RS/6000 IBM Network Station Manager for AS/400 IBM Network Station Manager for S/390

Browser support Explorer 3.01 on Windows 95, NT or AIX Netscape Navigator 3.01 on Windows 95, NT or AIX IBM Network Station Manager: IBM Network Station Browser Navio NC Navigator for the IBM Network Station One tool, total management Services supported Server access User desktop configuration and profile Terminal emulation Printing Application access Network Station Manager is an easy-to- Different strokes for different folks Java Virtual Machine Highlights use application that enables a single Every user is different. Some need to systems administrator to set up and con- perform data entry using a business Media availability Internet download One way the Network Station figure all Network Station computers in application on an AS/400. Others need CD-ROM simplifies desktop management your enterprise. It lets you centrally create access to an NT server to take advantage while reducing your total cost of and manage user-specific desktop envi- of Lotus Notes groupware, e-mail and the ownership is by delivering a pow- ronments and access privileges to corporate intranet. Still others want to use autostart playback) and all functions What you need © International Business Machines Corporation 1997 erful tool for centralized desktop accommodate different users’ needs. In Internet and Java applications stored on supported at the server. The IBM Network Station Manager requires: IBM Corporation Route 100 administration: the IBM Network addition, Network Station Manager pro- an RS/6000. Network Station Manager • 3270 Terminal Emulation — application • TCP/IP and a Web server installed, Somers, NY 10589 Station Manager. The Network vides centralized control for all Network enables each of these users to have a for attaching to S/390 servers. Advanced configured and running on a supported Station Manager eliminates the Station applications and access to server customized environment that gives them features include graphics support, server platform Printed in the United States of America on recycled paper containing 10% recovered post-consumer fiber. need to send a team of people out resources such as disk files and printers. desktop access to everything they need. ENTER key location, keyboard remap- • Web browser 7-97 to the desktop to manage your The desktop administrator can access ping, multiple screen sizes, pop-up All Rights Reserved systems and support your users. the Network Station Manager from any That includes access to multiple servers, keypad, auto action, custom window IBM recommends the IBM Network Sta- References in this publication to IBM products or One person can do it all from one location on the network. frequently used applications, as well as titles, online help, and all functions sup- tion Browser or Navio NC Navigator for services do not imply that IBM intends to make them location…using just one tool. preferences for terminal emulation (3270, ported at the server. the IBM Network Station. In addition to available in every country in which IBM operates. 5250, X-Windows), keyboard mapping, • X-Windows Server — application for robust browser function, each provides Photographs show engineering and design models. cursor speed, display properties and attaching to RS/6000 servers running AIX. advanced encryption to ensure safe Inter- Changes may be incorporated in production models. more. And once the desktop environment Provides a full-featured, easy-to-use net transactions, Year 2000-ready date IBM, AIX, AS/400, RS/6000 and S/390 are trademarks has been established, Network Station . handling capabilities and online help. or registered trademarks of International Business Manager ensures that a user logging on • Java Virtual Machine — application that Machines Corporation. from any Network Station on the network provides an environment for running pro- Lotus and Notes are registered trademarks of Lotus is automatically presented with his or her grams written and compiled in the Java For more information Development Corp. personalized desktop and applications. programming language. To learn more about the IBM Network Sta- Java and all Java-based trademarks • Server-based Management — applica- tion Manager, the IBM Network Station and logos are trademarks or registered tion for managing all Network Station Browser or Navio NC Navigator for the IBM trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. Administrators love it, too settings, either systemwide or for Network Station, call 1-800-IBM-7080, prior- in the U.S. and other countries. Simplifying system administration is a key individual users. ity code 6N7BK05, or 1-416-383-5152, Navio NC Navigator is a trademark of Navio goal for many IT departments today, and • Desktop Environment — the Network priority code 6N7BK05 in North America. Communications, Inc. IBM Network Station Manager helps you Station graphical user interface. Outside North America, call 416-383-5152, Other trademarks are the properties of their achieve it. With its simple, point-and-click priority code 6N7BK05. Or, if you have respective companies. interface, Network Station Manager moves access to the Internet you can find the lat- desktop and application configuration est Network Station information via the Printed on recycled paper activities away from the desktop and onto World Wide Web at http://www.ibm.com/nc the server, under an administrator’s care. That makes users and administrators more productive, while preserving the user’s ability to modify certain desktop preferences.

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