IBM SNA Interoperability Concepts

The Microsoft solution for integration with IBM host systems is Microsoft® SNA Server. To effectively use SNA Server, you need to understand the IBM mainframe and AS/400 host networking environments. IBM Systems Network Architecture (SNA) and Advanced Peer-to-Peer Networking (APPN) define the protocols used in traditional IBM host networks. SNA Server embraces these IBM networking protocols and additional technologies and standards that allow interoperability between Microsoft® Windows® 2000–based networks and IBM host data, applications, and network management systems.

In This Appendix

IBM Host Integration

Microsoft SNA Server

IBM Systems Network Architecture

Hierarchical SNA Networks

Advanced Peer-to-Peer Networking

SNA in Transition

Host Application Standards

Terminal Access

Host Database Standards

Host Transaction Processing

IBM NetView Network Management System

Related Information in the Resource Kit

For more information about SNA Server and interoperability with IBM host systems, see "Interoperability with IBM Host Systems" in this book.