Does HostBridge work with application servers like WebSphere and WebLogic?
HostBridge has been specifically designed to complement middle-tier application servers, such as those from IBM, BEA, WebMethods and Novell Many organizations that have a sizable investment in CICS applications are adopting middle-tier application servers for deployment of new applications. This usually creates a need to integrate the middle-tier applications with legacy applications running on a mainframe. All of the “app server” vendors promote products that offer host application integration (which they refer to as “connectors”). Some have their own product(s); others provide host integration products through partnership with another vendor. App server vendors typically offer two types of connectors: (1) a connector that allows access to structured files or databases on the host, and (2) a connector that allows access to 3270 applications. Database connectors can be used if an organization has already taken the necessary steps to structure its data so it is accessible via standardiz
