MULTIPLATEFORMS ACCESS TO IBM i DESIGNED FOR .NET

• License: A single license per IBM i partition, regardless of server power, with an annual subscription for unlimited use :

  • ✅ Unlimited number of users.
  • ✅ No knowledge of software groups.
  • ✅ Access to NTi connector, EF Core, and Toolbox Extensions.
💡 A free 30-day trial period is also available to test NTi and its extensions.

• Cost: The licence costs €3,000 excluding VAT per year, with no additional maintenance costs.

• Maintenance: Updates for NTi and its extensions (EF Core and Toolbox NTi) are free and available via the NuGet package manager, with guaranteed backwards compatibility.

NTi, EF Core and Toolbox do not require any special technical support. These tools are based on universal skills (C#, SQL, HTML) and are installed via NuGet in your .NET projects, without relying on third-party software such as ACS or ODBC.

• Client side (.NET) :

  • Tools required: Visual Studio or Visual Studio Code, and the NuGet package manager.
  • No additional configuration is required on the .NET side.

• IBM i side :

  • No installation is required, apart from activation of the standard TCP/IP servers (*DATABASE, *RMTCMD, *SIGNON). These services are generally already active on recent IBM i computers.

Although NTi does not require specific technical support, Aumerial remains at your disposal to answer any questions you may have or to assist you in the event of a problem.

In rare and specific cases, an anomaly may occur. Should this happen, we quickly analyse the situation to identify the cause. If necessary, we develop and deploy a patch or an update via NuGet as quickly as possible, to ensure the continuity of your operations.

To help you use NTi and its extensions, comprehensive and regularly updated documentation is available To help you use NTi and its extensions, comprehensive and regularly updated documentation is available.

• IBM i compatibility: NTi, EF Core, and Toolbox NTi work with all versions of AS400, IBM i and iSeries with a TCP/IP connection and RJ45 port.

• .NET compatibility: NTi and its extensions are compatible with :

  • .NET 6 and later, including .NET 8.
  • Mono.
  • All platforms (Windows, Linux, Android, iOS).

NTi offers enhanced security:

• Authentication: Requires a login and password for each session, as on a 5250 interface.

• License key: Access is restricted to partitions with a valid NTi license key.

• Automatic session closure: TCP connections are automatically closed when unused, eliminating ghost jobs (unnecessary QZDASOINIT).

NTi stands out from traditional solutions such as ODBC or OleDB :

• Native to .NET: Based on the Common Language Runtime (CLR), NTi guarantees total portability and cross-platform compatibility, enabling you to deploy your applications on Windows, Linux, ARM, Docker, etc., without any dependencies on native drivers.

• • No specific installation or configuration is required on the IBM i side.
  • Available via NuGet, NTi and its EF Core and Toolbox NTi extensions can be installed quickly and are operational in less than 10 minutes.

• Modernisation and Automation

  • EF Core 8 simplifies access to DB2 for i with standard .NET templates, eliminating the need for manual SQL.
  • Toolbox NTi automates administrative tasks (spools, jobs, CL commands) directly from .NET, replacing third-party tools.

• Performance and Security: NTi optimises the management of TCP/IP connections (e.g. QZDASOINIT) by eliminating unnecessary jobs and integrating SSL/TLS for secure exchanges.

• .NET compatibility: NTi and its extensions are compatible with :

  • .NET 6 and later, including .NET 8.
  • Mono.
  • All platforms (Windows, Linux, Android, iOS).

Yes, NTi has been designed to make the most of your IBM i resources while facilitating integration with other databases.

• Existing programs : You can use your RPG, COBOL (including S36) and stored procedures directly.

• Multiple databases: NTi can also be integrated into hybrid environments where DB2 for i coexists with SQL Server, Oracle or PostgreSQL. EF Core provides a unified abstraction layer, simplifying access.

Absolutely, NTi extends the capabilities of .NET to IBM i :

• Containerisation and CI/CD: NTi supports Docker and OpenShift, simplifying modern DevOps and automation practices.

• Artificial Intelligence: With .NET 8, NTi opens up access to AI and Machine Learning libraries, such as Azure Machine Learning, to enrich your applications.

• Cloud interoperability: Easy access to services like Microsoft Azure and Office 365.

• Remote deployment: All configurations can be managed without the need for physical intervention on site.

• Multi-AS400 management: NTi can interact with several machines of different versions (for example, read data from a V7R5 and write to a V5R4) in a single C# program, as long as the data types are compatible.

NTi, EF Core, and Toolbox NTi are designed to work alongside your existing tools (ACS, iNavigator, etc.):

• Their integration is non-intrusive, allowing you to adopt them gradually.

• They modernise your workflows while preserving your existing investments.

NTi supports all DB2 for i data types, including :

• LOB fields (BLOB, CLOB, XML).

• Specific types such as Geospatial.

Yes, NTi allows :

• Specify customised ports for each service (database, CL commands, programs).

• Use SSL/TLS for secure connections.

• Configure port mapping via the PORT MAPPER service if the standard configuration is not used.