Stage 3: Removing IBM i Platform Dependencies
RAMP Stage 3 is an optional stage if you do not need to support server platforms other than the IBM i. The final objective of this stage is to replace all the 5250 destination screens with platform independent Visual LANSA components, in other words it involves re-engineering your existing 5250 application.
This brings some significant benefits:
- The first is that their entire application is no longer dependent upon RPG. COBOL, DDS, or for that matter executing using an IBM i or i5 server. This may be of critical importance if you need to sell your application to customers who want to use Windows or Linux servers.
- The re-engineering exercise may be undertaken using any technology or approach that LANSA supports. (eg: SOA,MVC).
- Stage 3 supports a rapid multiple incremental delivery approach that lowers time to market and risk.
- Stage 3 opens up the full power of LANSA, the Visual LANSA Framework, the Windows desktop and the web browser to your applications.
- Stage 3 is what makes RAMP a long term strategic approach to application modernization. It provides a clearly defined path forward into the future rather than a tactical “step-sideways” solution.