IBM Networking Blueprint

IBM is also implementing a networking blueprint that seeks to integrate protocols and standards beyond the traditional SNA networking model. The IBM Networking Blueprint specifies standards for network protocols, application services, and systems management services. As part of this model, IBM is seeking to further integrate IBM host systems and SNA models with standard network protocols such as TCP/IP, IPX, and NetBIOS.

Note

Because Microsoft SNA Server is fully integrated with Windows 2000 Server, it supports these and other protocols and services that permit authorized Windows and non-Windows clients to connect to IBM SNA host systems. For more information about integrating heterogeneous networks with IBM hierarchical SNA and APPN networks, see "Interoperability with IBM Host Systems" in this book.

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