What's new
This topic highlights changes to iSeries™ Access for Linux®.
iSeries Access for Linux provides the following functions in version V5R4.
- Kerberos support
Kerberos is a security solution that provides authentication tools over the network to help secure your business information.
- Single signon support
Single signon uses Kerberos to help you simplify your local business environment, securely. Single signon support allows your users to enter a single password to access multiple systems, while ensuring the same security as entering multiple passwords for multiple systems.
- Bypass signon
Bypass signon uses password encryption to skip the 5250 signon screen.
iSeries Access for Linux information is new to the Information Center this release. It was previously documented on the iSeries Access for Linux Web site.
IBM® iSeries Access for Linux (www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/access/linux/) provides the latest information about iSeries Access for Linux functions.
What's new as of 18 October 2006
iSeries Access for Linux provides the following new functions in version V5R4.
- Platform support
Supported Linux platforms include 32-bit (i386 and PowerPC®) and 64-bit (x86-64 and PowerPC).
5250 emulation is not available on 64-bit platforms. The 32-bit version can be used.
- Toolkit support
A new toolkit includes header files for building custom applications.
- EDRS/XDA support
Extended Dynamic Remote SQL (EDRS) support is available for all platforms.
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To find other information about what's new or changed this release, see the Memo to Users.