HostExplorer 2008 (Windows)

OpenText's HostExplorer is the University's supported and recommended Kerberos Telnet and TN 3270 client for Windows PCs with connections to PennNet. HostExplorer is also a supported product for VT100 terminal emulation.

This version of HostExplorer has been configured to include profiles for many of the University's text-based application servers. It contains the secure profiles necessary to connect to the University's mainframe applications (SRS, SRFS, PR) on ivy.umis.upenn.edu to meet the security requirements being implemented on December 1, 2009.

Important note: BEN Application users should refer to the BEN Desktop Standards Document for information about text-based network access clients that have been approved for use with BEN.

Windows 7 Compatibility

HostExplorer 2008 has not yet been tested with Windows 7.

Download

HostExplorer is site licensed at Penn and is available free of charge to members of the Penn community. HostExplorer is available for download using your PennKey and password.

Click on the download link below. In the "Save As" window, create or go to the directory in which you want to save the file, append .exe to the file name if it is not already there, and click "Save". Open this directory, double-click the installation file, and follow the on-screen instructions accepting the defaults. After you finish, you can delete the installation file.

• Download HostExplorer 2008

Documentation

The following documentation is available for this product:

How to Configure a New Kerberos-enabled Telnet Profile.

Support

Primary computing support is usually located in the schools, units, and residences, close to the faculty, staff, and students being served. Contact lists are available for:

• Faculty Support
• Staff Support
• Student Support

To look up your local support provider, select your University affiliation above. You may also call First Call at 215-573-4778 to request a referral if you are not sure who to contact.

Related resources

• See Site Licenses and Volume Discounts for information about other products available via the University's software site license program.
• The HostExplorer overview web page.
• The OpenText web site.
• The PennKey web site.