I am evaluating a tool called "WebDimension"  from Minisoft .    You
will need to follow the directions from the "HP Driver for JDBC User's
manual" to create a database environment for your existing database together
with launching the JDBC monitor demon job, etc.   You will have to purchase
WebDimension or some other tool (autobahn from speedware,  M.B. Foster, etc)
to pass data from your browser to the HP and the database.  Additionally,
you will need a tool like "Visual Cafe"  (Java Development tool)  to
actually create the front end applications (ie. Order status Inquiries,
Inventory Inquiries, self-service apps., etc).  WebDimension will emulate
and enhance your existing screens and edits prior to passing the data to
your standard applications for further processing and feedback to the user.
Email  Steve Rokne at Minisoft for specific info on their package.
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    Daniel Silva

    E-Comm Resources, Inc.
    (360) 835-7049

----- Original Message -----
From: "Nick Demos" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, July 24, 2000 12:38 PM
Subject: Re: [HP3000-L] Host to Web


> [log in to unmask] wrote:
> >
> > Hello All,
> >
> > I have a client that is running an HP3000 with a Turbo/Image database
> > and they want to put some applications on-line. I was wondering if
> > anyone has any ideas on how to best approach this. I want to utilize as
> > much business logic, that is in Cobol, as possible.
> >
> It depends what you mean by "on-line". Do you want to change the
> application?
>
> If not, the 3000 can be accessed over the Internet with the right
> hardware/
> software.  If yes and you will do it on the 3000, the above also
> applies.
>
> If you intend to use PC's for some logic then you could use Java.  Of
> course there ar also Java compilers, etc. for the PC's.
>
> The question is "just how dp you want your application to work?"
> There are many alternatives.
>
> Nick D.