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Reflection for the Multi-Host Enterprise

Reflection for the Multi-Host Enterprise is terminal emulation software that connects Windows users to applications on multiple hosts—all in one package. It comes in two editions: the Professional Edition and the Standard Edition. With Reflection for the Multi-Host Enterprise, you can meet all your host access needs while minimizing management costs, maximizing IT flexibility, and ensuring high-level security for every connection.

The Professional Edition includes these products:

The Standard Edition includes these products:

Each product is also sold separately.

Reflection for IBM: Version 14 Highlights

  • Awarded the Microsoft Works with Windows Vista logo
  • Support for Microsoft Windows XP x64 Edition eases migration to new desktop platforms.
  • Cryptography built to meet FIPS 140-2 government standards.
  • Support for IBM Express Logon Feature (ELF) enables certificate authentication and single sign-on (SSO) for mainframe sessions.
  • Automatic Kerberos sign-on lets users sign on to IBM iSeries hosts using Windows credentials.
  • Simplified use of certificates with Reflection Certificate Manager.
  • Option to hide operator information area (OIA) increases usable presentation space.
  • Easy access to Internet addresses from within host sessions helps users work more efficiently. 
  • Enhanced support for certificates—PKCS #11, Certificate Revocation Lists (CRL), and intermediate certificate storage through LDAP—enables strong authentication.  

Host Types

  • IBM mainframe (3270)
  • IBM AS/400 (5250)
Emulation Types
  • IBM mainframe:
    • 3179, 3179-G, 3180, 3192-G, 3196, 3197, 3270, 3278, 3279, 3472-G, 3476, 3477, 3486, and 3487
  • IBM AS/400:
    • 5250, 5251, 5291, and 5292
Network Protocols
  • IPv6 support
  • IBM mainframe:
    • 802.2 (DLC)
    • Coax DFT
    • IBM Communication Server
    • LUA
    • Microsoft SNA Server
    • NetWare for SAA  via IPX/SPX
    • NetWare for SAA via TCP/IP
    • SDLC
    • LU 6.2 (APPC)
    • TN3270 and TN3270E
    • HiT ODBC/DB2 Lite driver
  • IBM AS/400:
    • 802.2 (DLC)
    • IBM Communication Server
    • Microsoft SNA Server
    • MPTN (AnyNet)
    • NetWare for SAA
    • LU 6.2 (APPC)
    • TN5250 and TN5250E
    • HiT ODBC/400 Lite driver

File Transfer

  • IND$File, DISOSS, SQL data query, batch file transfer, and APVUFILE
  • FTP client:
    • FTP file transfer in the UI 
    • File browsing on TSO hosts with no host-side intrusion or modification
    • SSL encryption for AS/400 LIPI file transfers
    • Management of FTP client settings via Reflection Administrator
    • IPv6 support
    • Ability to save FTP client sessions in Layouts 
    • Change UNIX file permissions with FTP client
    • Support for a wide variety of FTP servers (UNIX, NetWare, Unisys, HP 3000,
  • IBM mainframe, AS/400, and OpenVMS)
    • Site-to-site transfer between FTP servers
    • FTP site wizard
    • Export/import settings in XML format
    • Wildcard filters
    • Automation tools (script recorder and Microsoft OLE Automation)
    • SSL/TLS encryption for FTP file transfers
    • Kerberos 5 authentication
Printing
  • 3287, 3812, 3912, and 5553 printer emulation
  • Pre-printed form support
  • Print screen with consolidated screen printing utility
  • Host Print Transform
  • Duplex printing
  • LPD
Programming and Automation
  • One session file for settings and macros
  • Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA 6.4) 
  • VBA macro output available in VB.NET and C# (.NET)
  • VBA macro sharing
  • Macro recorder for VBA and Visual Basic
  • Programmatic access to over 400 properties and methods via Reflection API
  • DOS HLLAPI, HLLAPI, eHLLAPI, WinHLLAPI, IMAPI, CPI-C, and WinAPPC
  • Microsoft OLE Automation 2.0 Controller and server capability
  • Reflection Basic
  • Programmable events
  • Run Reflection as an ActiveX control within a VB or VB.NET application
  • Microsoft Dynamic Data Exchange
User Interface
  • new Clickable URLs in host sessions
  • new Option to hide OIA
  • Simplified batch file transfers
  • Customizable screen sizes (3270 only)
  • Font sizing
  • Removable title bar
  • 3270 word wrap
  • FTP toolbar button
  • Connection wizard
  • Customizable toolbars and menus 
  • Dynamic hot spots
  • Graphical keyboard mapping
  • Mouse mapping (2- and 3-button)
  • Resizable terminal keyboard
  • Full-color editing
  • HTML Help in the customization tools
Migration Options
  • Conversion of competitive macros, keyboard maps, and session configuration files
Security
  • new Built to meet FIPS 140-2 standards
  • new IBM Express Logon Feature support
  • new Automatic Kerberos sign-on
  • new Reflection Certificate Manager
  • new Smart card support through PKCS #11 interface
  • Integrated SSL 3.0 and TLS 1.0 Telnet encryption
  • Reflection Kerberos Client for secure authentication

Administrative Tools

  • Auto-update of device names
  • Centralized management of settings files using group policy
  • Usage metering
  • Customization tools for:
    • Settings and installation files (including MSI)
    • Online help
  • Web-based deployment of settings files and updates
  • Support for Windows administration features:
    • Windows Installer
    • Active Directory
    • Roaming user and multiple user profiles
    • Group Policy
  • Microsoft Windows Terminal Server support
  • Citrix MetaFrame support
  • Graphical PING
  • TimeSync1

Reflection for HP: Version 14 Highlights

  • Awarded the Microsoft Works with Windows Vista logo
  • Support for Microsoft Windows XP x64 Edition eases migration to new desktop platforms.
  • Cryptography built to meet FIPS 140-2 government standards.
  • Reflection Certificate Manager simplifies the use of certificates.
  • Reflection Key Agent accepts certificates for single sign-on authentication.
  • Enhanced support for certificates—PKCS #11, Certificate Revocation Lists (CRL), and intermediate certificate storage through LDAP—enables strong authentication. 

Host Types

  • HP e3000
  • HP 9000 (HP-UX)
Emulation Types
  • HP e3000:
    • HP 700/98, 700/96, 700/94, 700/92, and 2392A
  • HP 9000:
    • VT220, VT102, and VT52
    • UTF-8 (Unicode) host character-set support
Network Protocols
  • IPv6 (Telnet, Secure Shell, and OpenSSL) support
  • SOCKSv5 client support
  • TAPI 3.0 support
  • Extensive Telnet options with support for threaded I/O; Line mode; NAWS (option 31); Local Echo, including Telnet option 45 (Suppress Local Echo)
  • NS/VT, Rlogin, TCP/IP, and network-based modems
  • Full support for serial connections, including automatic seria port detection and
  • USB
  • Third-party LAT support
File Transfer
  • FTP client:
    • Management of FTP settings via Reflection Administrator
    • IPv6 support
    • Ability to save FTP client sessions in Layouts 
    • Change UNIX file permissions with FTP client
    • SFTP downloads resume after interruption
    • Support for a wide variety of FTP servers (UNIX, NetWare, Unisys, HP 3000, IBM mainframe, AS/400, and OpenVMS)
    • FTP site wizard
    • Site-to-site transfer between FTP servers
    • Export/import settings in XML format
    • Wildcard filters
    • Automation tools (script recorder and Microsoft OLE Automation)
    • SSL/TLS encryption for FTP file transfers
    • Secure file transfer via SFTP
    • Kerberos 5 authentication and encryption support
  • Drag-and-drop file transfers directly to the desktop
  • Attachmate proprietary protocol, FTP, Kermit, Xmodem, and Zmodem
  • ASCII, binary, and labels support

Printing

  • Windows or host control
  • Network, local, or print-to-disk
  • Print logging
  • Fixed-pitch TrueType and printer font
  • Line drawing characters
  • LPD
Programming and Automation
  • Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA 6.4) 
  • VBA macro output available in VB.NET and C# (.NET)
  • VBA macro sharing
  • Macro recorder for VBA and Visual Basic
  • Programmatic access to over 400 properties and methods via Reflection API
  • Microsoft OLE Automation 2.0 Controller and server capability
  • Reflection Basic and Reflection Command Language 
  • Run Reflection as an ActiveX control within a VB or VB.NET application 
  • Programmable events
User Interface
  • X11 mouse-style support
  • Connection wizard
  • Customizable toolbars and menus
  • Dynamic hotspots
  • Full-screen terminal mode
  • Graphical keyboard mapping
  • Mouse mapping (2- and 3-button)
  • Resizable terminal keyboard
  • Full-color editing
  • HTML Help in the customization tools

Security

  • new Built to meet FIPS 140-2 standards
  • new Reflection Certificate Manager
  • new Reflection Key Agent accepts certificates for single sign-on authentication
  • Secure Shell encryption:
    • new Secure Shell connection reuse
    • new Integrated multi-hop SSH configuration support
    • new Smart card support through PKCS #11 interface
    • SSH key agent
    • SSH command line utility
    • Easier uploading of users’ public keys to SSH servers
    • Connections to SSH1 and SSH2 protocol servers
    • Port forwarding for TCP/IP ports through secure channel
    • Password, keyboard interactive, user key, and Kerberos authentication
    • Key generation and conversion (RSA-1, RSA, and DSA) utility
    • scp and sftp file transfer utilities
    • Standard SSH configurations for easy deployment
  • SSL/TLS Telnet encryption:
    • Integrated SSL 3.0 and TLS 1.0 Telnet encryption
    • Secure NS/VT or Telnet sessions
  • PKI support for Secure Shell and SSL/TLS
  • Reflection Kerberos Client for HP 9000 connections:
    • Secure authentication
    • Datastream encryption (DES and 3DES) for Telnet and FTP
    • Supports ticket forwarding and renewal
    • Compatible with Microsoft and Leash32 credentials caches
    • Standard Kerberos configurations
    • Support for Kerberos KDCs using TCP or UDP

Administrative Tools

  • Enhanced support for Windows Terminal Server APIs
  • Centralized management of settings files using group policy 
  • Usage metering
  • Customization tools for:
    • Settings and installation files (including MSI)
    • Online help
  • Web-based deployment of settings files and updates
  • Support for Windows administration features:
    • Windows Installer
    • Active Directory
    • Roaming user and multiple user profiles
    • Group Policy
  • Microsoft Windows Terminal Server support
  • Citrix MetaFrame support
  • Graphical PING
  • TimeSync1

Reflection for UNIX and OpenVMS: Version 14 Highlights

  • Awarded the Microsoft Works with Windows Vista logo
  • Support for Microsoft Windows XP x64 Edition eases migration to new desktop platforms.
  • Cryptography built to meet FIPS 140-2 government standards.
  • Reflection Certificate Manager simplifies the use of certificates.
  • Reflection Key Agent accepts certificates for single sign-on authentication.
  • Enhanced support for certificates—PKCS #11, Certificate Revocation Lists (CRL), and intermediate certificate storage through LDAP—enables strong authentication. 

Host Types

  • UNIX (including Linux)
  • OpenVMS
  • Unisys A Series
  • Data General
Emulation Types
  • xterm
  • UNIX and OpenVMS:
    • VT520/525, VT500-7, VT500-8, VT420, VT400-7, VT400-8, VT320, VT286, VT220, VT102, and VT52
    • VT-UTF8 and UTF-8 (Unicode) character-set support
    • TVI 950/955, Wyse 50+, Wyse60, ADDS VP2, SCO-ANSI, and BBS-ANSI
    • Linux console, AT386, and IBM 3151
    • Japanese terminal emulation (VT382, VT282, VT100, VT80, and others)
    • ReGIS, sixel, and Tektronix graphics terminal emulation (VT340, VT330, VT241, and Tektronix 4010/4014)
  • QNX4
  • Unisys: 
    • T27
  • Data General: 
    • Dasher 215

Network Protocols

  • IPv6 (Telnet, Secure Shell, and OpenSSL) support
  • SOCKSv5 client support
  • Extensive Telnet options with support for threaded I/O; Line mode; NAWS (option 31); Local Echo, including Telnet option 45 (Suppress Local Echo)
  • Rlogin, TCP/IP, and network-based modems
  • Full support for serial connections, including automatic serial-port detection and
  • USB
  • Third-party LAT support
  • TAPI 3.0 support
File Transfer
  • FTP client:
    • Management of FTP settings via Reflection Administrator
    • IPv6 support
    • Ability to save FTP client sessions in Layouts 
    • Change UNIX file permissions with FTP client
    • SFTP downloads resume after interruption
    • Support for a wide variety of FTP servers (UNIX, NetWare, Unisys, HP 3000, IBM mainframe, AS/400, and OpenVMS)
    • FTP site wizard
    • Site-to-site transfer between FTP servers
    • Export/import settings in XML format
    • Wildcard filters
    • Automation tools (script recorder and Microsoft OLE Automation)
    • SSL/TLS encryption for FTP file transfers
    • Secure file transfer via SFTP
    • Kerberos 5 authentication and encryption support
  • Drag-and-drop file transfers directly to the desktop
  • Attachmate proprietary protocol, FTP, Kermit, Xmodem, and Zmodem
  • ASCII and binary support 
  • VAXLINK2 support for IA-64
Printing
  • Windows or host control
  • Network, local, or print-to-disk
  • Sixel and color graphics support
  • Print logging
  • Fixed pitch TrueType and printer font
  • Serial device to host communications
  • Line drawing characters
  • Optimized page formatting
  • LPD
Programming and Automation
  • Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA 6.4) 
  • VBA macro output available in VB.NET and C# (.NET)
  • VBA macro sharing
  • Macro recorder for VBA and Visual Basic
  • Programmatic access to over 400 properties and methods via Reflection API
  • Microsoft OLE Automation 2.0 Controller and server capability
  • Reflection Basic and Reflection Command Language
  • Run Reflection as an ActiveX control within a VB or VB.NET application 
  • Programmable events
User Interface
  • X11 mouse-style support
  • Connection wizard
  • Customizable toolbars and menus
  • Dynamic hotspots
  • Full-screen terminal mode
  • Graphical keyboard mapping
  • Mouse mapping (2- and 3-button)
  • Resizable terminal keyboard
  • Full-color editing
  • HTML Help in the customization tools

Security

  • new Built to meet FIPS 140-2 standards
  • new Reflection Certificate Manager
  • new Reflection Key Agent accepts certificates for single sign-on authentication.
  • Secure Shell encryption:
    • new Secure Shell connection reuse
    • new Integrated multi-hop SSH configuration support
    • new Smart card support through PKCS #11 interface
    • SSH key agent
    • SSH command line utility
    • Easier uploading of users’ public keys to SSH servers
    • Connections to SSH1 and SSH2 protocol servers
    • Port forwarding for TCP/IP ports through secure channel
    • Password, keyboard interactive, user key, and Kerberos authentication
    • Key generation and conversion (RSA-1, RSA, and DSA) utility
    • scp and sftp file transfer utilities
    • Standard SSH configurations
  • Integrated SSL 3.0 and TLS 1.0 Telnet encryption
  • PKI support for Secure Shell and SSL/TLS
  • Reflection Kerberos Client:
    • Secure authentication
    • Datastream encryption (DES and 3DES) for Telnet and FTP
    • Supports ticket forwarding and renewal
    • Compatible with Microsoft and Leash32 credentials caches
    • Standard Kerberos configurations
    • Support for Kerberos KDCs using TCP or UDP

Administrative Tools

  • Enhanced support for Windows Terminal Server APIs
  • Centralized management of settings files using group policy 
  • Usage metering
  • Customization tools for:
    • Settings and installation files (including MSI)
    • Online help
  • Web-based deployment of settings files and updates
  • Support for Windows administration features:
    • Windows Installer
    • Active Directory
    • Roaming user and multiple user profiles
    • Group Policy
  • Microsoft Windows Terminal Server support
  • Citrix MetaFrame support
  • Graphical PING
  • TimeSync1

Reflection NFS Client: Version 14 Highlights

  • New LDAP search capabilities identify PosixGroup objects and auxiliary group IDs for logged-in users. 
  • NFS Client Print Provider can be enabled or disabled upon installation.
  • Logon dialog box now allows “anonymous” as a logon option.

Host Types

  • UNIX platforms, including Solaris, AIX, HP-UX, IRIX, EWS-UX/V, SCO UNIX, ADPS-UX, News-OS, Tru64, OS/F1, Siemens, Bull, Dynix, OpenBSD, and Linux
  • Other platforms, including OpenVMS2, HP e30002, IBM AS/400 (iSeries)2, and IBM mainframe2

  File Services

  • Multi-user password caching
  • Monitored locks
  • NFS 3.0 support
  • NIS (including Automount) support
  • Dynamic or manual sizing of read/write buffer
  • NFS file and directory caching
  • Cse-based file name support
  • Search for server file systems over TCP/IP
  • OLE file locking support
  • Support for the Windows net use command
  • Symbolic links
  • FTP client
Printing Services
  • new Option to enable/disable NFS Client Print Provider
  • Print to NFS printer
  • Print to file on host
  • Search for server print queues over TCP/IP
Desktop Access Options
  • new “Anonymous” logon option
  • Automatic reconnection/scripting on startup in non-NIS environments
  • Access from My Computer and My Network Places
  • Access from Windows Printers Control Panel
  • Automatic reconnection/scripting on startup in NIS environments
  • Command line interface
  • NFS/NIS password change 

Administrative Tools

  • new LDAP search capabilities
  • LDAP support
  • Host access control list support
  • WNet API support
  • Microsoft Windows Terminal Server support
  • Microsoft Windows Event Viewer for logging and troubleshooting
  • Reflection NFS Utility
  • Export/import settings in XML format
  • Reflection Customization Manager
  • Microsoft Windows Installer
  • Reflection NFS Client API support
  • Graphical PING
  • TimeSync1

 

 

Browser Support

  • Convert Reflection settings files for use with Reflection for the Web
  • Run Reflection as an ActiveX control in supported browsers

International Support

  • Support for the Chinese Simplified code page (Reflection for IBM only)
  • English, French, German, and Japanese3  languages
  • Localized keyboards, displays, and printers
  • Japanese PC-9800 series
  • Support for Asian input-method editors

System Requirements

  • Any system that meets the minimum requirements for the Microsoft Windows operating system
  • Disk space varies depending on features installed
  • Network interface card
  • 256-color or higher video-card resolution
  • 2- or 3-button mouse

Operating Systems

  • new Microsoft Windows Vista4
  • Microsoft Windows XP x64 Edition4
  • Microsoft Windows XP 
  • Microsoft Windows 2000
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows Terminal Server4
  • Citrix MetaFrame4

1 Not available on Windows XP or Windows Vista.
2 Third-party NFSD software must be installed on the host system.
3 Reflection NFS Utility in Japanese Reflection NFS Client is available in English only.
4 Reflection NFS Client is not available for Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows XP x64 Edition, Windows Terminal Server, or Citrix MetaFrame.   












Works with Windows Vista   Designed for Windows XP   VBA Certified