We are currently doing research into this very approach.  In general, we are
heading towards a 3 to 4 tier approach:

Tier 1:  Browsers of the world

Tier 2:  Web Server running on NT/IIS (not likely) or Solaris (Apache,
Netscape  Enterprise Server, etc).

Tier 3:  Web Application Server (Cold Fusion, NetDynamics, IBM WebSphere,
SilverStream, Haht, etc.)
              NT or Solaris
              Could be on the same box as tier 2
              HP3000/Image connection via Disc, Minisoft or MBFoster ODBC
driver
              Imsam Omnidex read/write access is a must for us
              Web Ap Servers offer IDE, db connection pooling, session mgt,
clustering, debug, etc.

Tier 4:  Database Server:  HP3000/Image

We are focusing on Tier 3, the Web Application Server, selection.  Tier 1 we
have no control over, Tier 4 is where we run our business, Tier 2 is a
fairly straight forward decision.  Cold Fusion has the advantage of having a
shallow learning curve.  NetDynamics is a high end product requiring Java
skills.

I recommend going to the web sites of the Tier three vendors above and
reading their white papers.  Also PC Week is due to have an evaluation of
Web Ap Servers in the near future.

Greg Gibbons
See's Candies, Inc.
www.sees.com

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jeanne Pitts [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 1999 3:34 PM
> Subject:      HP3000 Web Server
>
> Hi,
>
> My company is interested in setting up an application that allows
> customer access for paying bills & history inquire on their accounts.
>  Our current system is on an HP3000 using MPE, TurboImage and the
> application is written in COBOL.  The HP3000 is accessible over an NT
> network and we do have an ISP plus with have HP terminals hooked up to
> the 3000.  It's pretty primitive but functional.  What products and steps
> do you recommend to get from where my company is now to where they want
> to go?  We would like portability from the 3000 to the network & vise
> versa.
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> Jeanne