With the IBM WebFacing Tool, you can quickly convert your DDS display file source members so that the user interface of your iSeries programs can run in a browser. The WebFacing Tool facilitates the conversion process through user-friendly wizards for selecting the 5250 application's DDS source, converting it, and deploying the new Web-based interface to your program as a WebSphere application. JavaServer Pages and XML files are generated at development time and take the place of your DDS code, allowing for flexibility in customizing the appearance of your new interface prior to run time. Using the WebFacing style properties, you can change attributes in your pages such as graphics, fonts, colors, and layouts. To change a previously converted application, you can simply re-convert it and select a new style. For more information on IBM's WebFacing tool click on the following link.

Here at Mapsys we offer training with IBM's WebFacing tool, to get you started on converting your iSeries application to a web based application. Listed below is a summary of our training that we offer here at Mapsys. You can choose to do all of the sections listed, or you can customize your training and select the sections that best meet your needs. Also we can assist in setting up and configuring your WebSphere application server on your iSeries machine.

Section 1: Web Basics