Xsockets tool

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The Xsockets tool is one of the many tools that is supplied with the IBM i product. All tools are stored in the QUSRTOOL library. The Xsockets tool allows programmers to interactively work with socket APIs.

The Xsockets tool allows you to do the following tasks:

  • Learn about the socket APIs.
  • Re-create specific scenarios interactively to help debug.
Note: The Xsockets tool is supplied in an as-is format.

Prerequisites for using Xsockets

Do the following tasks before using Xsockets:

  • Install the ILE C language.
  • Install the Example Tools Library feature (option 7) of the IBM i licensed program.
  • Install the System Openness Includes feature (option 13) of the IBM i licensed program.
  • Install the IBM HTTP Server for i (5770-DG1) licensed program.
    Note: This is needed if you plan to use Xsockets in a Web browser.
  • The IBM Developer Kit for Java™ (5770-JV1) licensed program is installed.
    Note: This is needed if you plan to use Xsockets in a Web browser.