OC://WebConnect Pro 3.2
OpenConnect Systems, Inc.
(972) 484-5200
Web site
Pros: Superior UI is suitable for a range of users. Excellent NT integration.
Cons: None significant.
OnWeb Host 2.0
FTP Software, Inc.
(800) 282.4FTP
Web site
Pros: Effortless installation. Easily configurable.
Cons: User management interface is somewhat confusing.
eNetwork Host On-Demand 2.01
IBM Corp.
(800) 426-2255
Web site
Pros: Supports Microsoft SNA Gateway. Simple intuitive session management interface for users.
Cons: Administration interface is difficult to navigate. SSL management should be included in HTML management interface.
HostView Server 2.0
Attachmate Corp.
(206) 644-4010
Web site
Pros: Simple installation. Allows granular administrative control
Cons: Some instability and clumsy HTML interface in the beta version tested.
VPN option is required in order to use SSL.
Scorecard
In the following chart, each tool is rated on a 1-10 score in the different categories. These are then multiplied by the percentage weight to give a final score for each category - and these numbers are then added to yield a final ranking. Anything above 8.0 is World Class.
| Mgt/ Admin 30% |
User interface 15% | Per- formance 15% |
Secur- ity 10% |
Emu- lation support 10% |
Instal- lation 10% |
Online Document ation 10% |
Total | |
| OC/Web Connect Pro |
2.7 | 1.35 | 1.35 | 1 | 1 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 8.8 | OnWeb Host | 2.4 | 1.35 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 1 | 0.9 | 0.65 | 8.2 |
| eNetwork Host On Demand |
2.1 | 1.05 | 1.05 | 1 | 1 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 7.5 |
| HostView Server | 2.1 | 1.05 | 1.05 | 0.7 | 1 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 7.4 |
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