IBM eNetworkTM Host On-Demand

Please ensure that your server meets the following requirements before you download Host On-Demand. Even though you may be able to download Host On-Demand, you will not be allowed to install it on your Communications Server unless it meets these requirements.

Server platforms supported Microsoft Windows/NT v3.51 or later
Web server from IBM, Lotus, Microsoft, Netscape, Novell
IBM Communications Server IBM Communications Server for Windows NT v5.0 or later
Server hard drive requirements < 2 MB
Supported clients Any Java-enabled client platform. Host On-Demand performs best with:
  • Microsoft Windows 95 clients: Lotus Notes 4.5 Client (or later), Netscape Navigator 3.0 (or later) and Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 (or later)
  • Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 (or later) clients: Lotus Notes 4.5 Client (or later), Netscape Navigator 3.0 (or later) and Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 (or later)
  • IBM AIX 4.1.4 clients: Netscape Navigator 3.0 (or later)
  • IBM OS/2 4.0 with latest JDK clients: Netscape Navigator for OS/2 2.02 (or later) and applet viewer
  • Other clients: Any web browser with an industry standard Java virtual machine level of at least 1.02

Install Host On-Demand

After download is completed, install Host On-Demand on the same logical server as your web server and IBM Communications Server according to these platform-specific instructions:

Microsoft Windows/NT server

  1. The Host On-Demand code is packaged as a self-extracting ZIP file. Copy the self-extracting ZIP file to a directory that is accessible to your web server.
  2. From this directory, enter the following from a Windows command prompt:
    hew3i100.exe
Configuring Host On-Demand

System administrators or web masters can establish a hyper-link to he3270en.htm and immediately begin using Host On-Demand through this link.

However, administrators may wish to read the Host On-Demand release notes for instructions on how to tailor Host On-Demand to suit your company or organization needs. The release notes also provide access to the latest usage note and defect lists.