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Windows to Mainframe: Common Communications Interface

PC-to-Mainframe Client-Server Configuration on Windows

The client-server configuration is suitable for PC-to-mainframe client-server applications. This configuration requires the installation of the CAICCI-PC component on the PC. Support is available for both 32-bit and 64-bit client applications.

TCP/IP, with or without SSL Support, is used for PC to mainframe connectivity through CAICCI.

CAICCI communicates between mainframes and PCs using TCP/IP as the network protocol. TCP/IP provides efficient, high-bandwidth connections and is suitable in environments where achieving top performance or the ability to handle high volume is of primary concern.

CAICCI interfaces to TCP/IP through the sockets API interface. If you are running Windows, Microsoft supplies the API as part of the operating system. Ensure that you have enabled TCP/IP as a network protocol on your Windows system.

Note: Mainframe requirements exist for using TCP/IP.