New Case Study From SNA Server March 6, 1996 - This technical case study documents how Abarta, Inc. deployed a centrally-located Microsoft SNA Server-based solution to link remote offices and corporate offices to an IBM AS/400 system. SNA Server provided a reliable, distributed access to AS/400 data and applications, while preparing Abarta for more extensive client/server computing with Microsoft BackOffice. TCP/IP Connectivity in an AS/400 Environment March 4, 1996 - The February 1996 issue of NEWS/400 magazine includes a Microsoft sponsored paper, TCP/IP Connectivity in an AS/400 Environment, which discusses the underlying technology of TCP/IP and the issues involved with implementing an open client/server solution in the AS/400 environment. Microsoft and Attachmate Announce a Worldwide Joint Marketing Program Jan. 13, 1996 - Attachmate® Corporation and Microsoft® today announced "The Ultimate SNA Server Starter Pak", which provides users cost-effective client-server connectivity to IBM mainframe applications and data from Windows, Windows 95 and Windows NT Workstation-based desktops. The bundle is composed of the award-winning Microsoft SNA Server, five client access licenses for SNA Server, and five copies of Attachmate's award-winning EXTRA!® client for SNA Server Microsoft Ships Service Pack #1 for SNA Server Version 2.11 Jan. 31, 1996 - Microsoft Corp. today announced the immediate availability of Service Pack #1 for Microsoft® SNA Server version 2.11, a free maintenance upgrade to the industry-leading SNA gateway product that runs on Microsoft Windows NT™ Server. The Service Pack includes fixes to all problems reported since SNA Server 2.11 was released in July of 1995, provides a number of enhancements to existing features and adds several new features to improve SNA Server's integration with TCP/IP networks and simplify access to IBM® host data through the Internet. The Service Pack is available now and is free to current SNA Server 2.11 customers. Customers can download the Service Pack or order a CD from Microsoft for a $14.95 handling fee by calling (800) 426-9400. You may also download a Windows Help file which documents the full details of the Service Pack. The Ultimate SNA Server Training Deal January 23, 1996 - Microsoft and Valinor team up to help you become an expert on extending mainframe and AS/400 investment by integrating them with LAN's. To receive a voucher entitling you to get 45% discount off the Microsoft Hands-On ATEC Course #562 "Supporting Microsoft SNA Server for Windows NT" in the US call 1-800-370-VALU or for more information visit their site. After the class you can also attend a free session on SNA Open Gateway Architecture (SOGA).