The replacement product is IBM i Access Client Solutions, which includes 5250 emulation, data transfer, printer output, console support, and more. For additional information see supported Windows operating systems and End-of-Service plans. IBM does not plan to support IBM i Access for Windows on operating systems beyond Windows 8.1. IBM i Access for Windows 7.1 is the most current version available. IBM i Access for Windows will not be refreshed for IBM i release 7.2 or beyond. It also has a variety of middleware for using and developing client applications to access IBM i resources and Navigator for i, the i5/OS GUI, for administering your IBM i. It includes 5250 emulation, access to DB2 Universal Database® (UDB) for IBM i through its Data Transfer, and utilizes IBM i NetServer for working with the IBM i Integrated File System and printers. IBM i Access for Windows offers an all-inclusive client solution for accessing and using resources from your Windows desktop.
IBM i Access for Windows delivers TCP/IP connectivity to users running a variety of Microsoft® Windows® operating systems.
