InfoConnect Airlines Gateway 3.6 Service Pack 1 Release Notes

March 2022

IInfoConnect Airlines Gateway is a combination of software components and administrative tools that run on a Windows server. You can use this product to manage communication between networked PCs using Airlines Client Emulation products and any host that supports airlines reservation systems (including Amadeus and Worldspan), Sabre, Shares, and Galileo/Apollo.

With InfoConnect, users can run host applications, transfer files, and integrate data into other Windows applications. The navigational, scripting, and scheduling tools simplify interaction with host applications and streamline user tasks.

InfoConnect Airlines Gateway 3.6 Service Pack 1 includes several security improvements and a number of software fixes and enhancements. Many of these improvements were made in direct response to suggestions from our customers. We thank you for your time and valuable input. We hope you continue to help us ensure that our products meet all your needs.

1.0 What’s New

InfoConnect Airlines Gateway 3.6 Service Pack 1 includes the following new features and resolved issues.

The following key security enhancements and improvements are provided by InfoConnect Airlines Gateway 3.6 Service Pack 1, which utilizes the latest Reflection security, encryption, and certificate components.

Many of these improvements were made in direct response to suggestions from our customers. We thank you for your time and valuable input. We hope you continue to help us ensure that our products meet all your needs.

1.1 Product Enhancements

  • The Productivity panel is now hidden by default to increase the terminal window.

  • The crypto module in InfoConnect Airlines Gateway has now been submitted for FIPS 140-2 validation.

  • Improved product security by addressing Fortify On Demand code analysis results.

  • The Extra basic engine can now accommodate macros larger than 64k.

  • The installation process has been enhanced from providing zip files to self extracting executables.

1.2 Resolved Issues

  • Resolved performance issues with 5250 HLLAPI Connect and Sendkey return times in a keyboard lock condition.

  • Fixed a run-time error when a VBA application calls EXTRA COM.

  • Improved how an Extra! Basic Header (*.EBH) file is saved to preserve all characters.

  • The copy and paste toolbar buttons are now usable in a 6530 session.

  • Resolved upgrade issues that previously switched user and log directories.

2.0 Installing InfoConnect Airlines Gateway

Maintained customers are eligible to download InfoConnect Airlines Gateway 3.6 Service Pack 1 from the Downloads website.

3.0 System Requirements

Hardware Requirements and Supported Operating Systems

Processor

2 GHz, 32- or 64-bit (1.5 GHz or higher multi-core recommended)

System Memory (RAM)

2 GB (4 GB recommended)

 

Operating system and platform

  • Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise

  • Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro and Enterprise

  • Microsoft Windows Server 2022 with Remote Desktop Services (for multi-user environments)

  • Microsoft Windows Server 2019 with Remote Desktop Services (for multi-user environments)

  • Microsoft Windows Server 2016 with Remote Desktop Services (for multi-user environments)

  • Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R1 or R2 with Remote Desktop Services (for multi-user environments)

NOTE:InfoConnect Airlines Gateway is a 32-bit application that can run in the 64-bit Windows environments listed above.

Supported Virtualization Products

  • Microsoft App-V

  • VMware

  • Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (formerly XenApp)

  • Windows Server 2019 with Terminal Services/Remote Desktop Services

  • Windows Server 2016 with Terminal Services/Remote Desktop Services

  • Windows Server 2012 R1/R2 with Terminal Services/Remote Desktop Services

4.0 Contacting Micro Focus

For specific product issues, contact Micro Focus Support at https://www.microfocus.com/support-and-services/.

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