Example 3. APPC3270 Emulation over a TCP/IP Network

Figure 1. APPC3270 Emulation over a TCP/IP Network

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Follow these steps to establish communication between the VTAM® host (Node A) and the Windows® 2008 workstation (Node B).

For VTAM® Node A, add the following entry to the local HOSTS file:
10.2.1.2  LUNAME2.NETA.SNA.IBM.COM
For Windows® 2003 Node B, do as follows:
  1. Add the following entry to the local HOSTS file:
         10.1.1.1  LUNAME1.NETA.SNA.IBM.COM
  2. Create a workstation profile using the Personal Communications configuration tool:
    1. Click the Start/Configure Session icon; or click Configure from the Communication menu. The Customize Communication window is displayed.
    2. Select the following options:
      • Host: zSeries
      • Interface: AnyNet®
      • Attachment: APPC3270
    3. Click Configure.
    4. Click Configure Link.
    5. On the Configure Local System window, enter:

      PC Location Name: NETA.LUNAME2

    6. On the Configure Logical Connection window, enter:
      • System location name: NETA.LUNAME1
      • Routing Preference: Nonnative only
    7. On the Configure AnyNet® Connection window, enter:

      SNA domain name suffix: SNA.IBM.COM

    8. Save your workstation profile.