Microsoft Windows Architecture for Developers Training Kit

Benefits of SNA Server

There are a number of benefits when implementing Microsoft SNA Server:

• Flexible connectivity

  SNA Server virtually eliminates restrictions on the mix of LAN and SNA protocols, the number of connections allowed, and how those connections are made.

• Easy configuration and management

  Context-sensitive online Help walks you through configuration, complete with suggestions and references to host parameters.

• Secure and reliable throughput

  Fault tolerance, load balancing, and tight security make Microsoft SNA Server an excellent platform for reliable access to corporate data.

Lesson Summary

SNA Server provides convenient , reliable access between midrange or mainframe computers and client PCs. It makes legacy data and applications available to both systems without sacrificing the capabilities of the host system or the PCs during a migration. Benefits of using SNA Server include:

• Flexible connectivity.
• Easy configuration and management.
• Secure and reliable throughput.