Identify i5/OS host servers and associated programs.

There are several host servers and related objects that are common for the iSeries Access for Windows client.

This information does not include all iSeries host servers. It covers only those used by the iSeries Access for Windows client, many of which, are viewable by their type or function.

• Host servers by function
  iSeries Access for Windows host servers are listed by their associated function.

• File server
  The iSeries file server and its associated programs work with the integrated file system.

• File server programs
  See a list of associated iSeries Access for Windows file server programs with descriptions and associated libraries.

• Database server
  For Data Transfer, ODBC, iSeries Navigator database, and iSeries Access for Windows providers (OLE DB and the .NET Data provider).

• Data queue server
  Provides access to iSeries data queues.

• Network print server
  Provides remote print support and additional print management when using iSeries Access for Windows functions.

• Central server
  Provides services such as license management and other iSeries Access for Windows client management functions.

• Remote command and distributed program call server
  Allows PC applications to issue commands and call programs on i5/OS™ and return the results to the client.

• Signon server
  Provides password management functions for i5/OS host servers with sockets support.

• Server Port Mapper
  Provides the current server port number to a System i Access for Windows client requesting a connection.

• Extended Dynamic Remote SQL server (QXDAEDRSQL)
  Supports remote iSeries SQL access and other database functions.

• DRDA/DDM server
  Allows access to DB2 UDB functions. This server supports record level access when using the OLE DB provider and the Toolbox record level access classes.

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