AIX 4.3 was the first to support the new IP Version 6 protocol, providing additional IP addresses, security and integrity—all important considerations as the Internet continues to grow at an astounding rate. And the AIX 5L protocol stacks supporting I/O have been tuned for optimum performance and reliability.

AIX 5L also integrates other key Internet technologies, such as the popular Java™ Development Kit (JDK) with an associated Just-In-Time (JIT) compiler. Java was used to create AIX Web-based System Manager, an application that allows you to manage AIX with a Java enabled Web browser (Java 1.1 or later). And because Java technology is architecture independent, it helps you leverage your investments in Java application development on multiple platforms.

On your intranet, AIX 5L bridges the gap between a wide array of operating environments and applications, permitting you to leverage your existing IT investments while providing flexibility for the future. This interoperability is enabled by strong support for open industry standards, allowing AIX 5L to communicate with a wide array of systems. AIX 5L supports a variety of servers and PC clients with a broad range of interoperability products from IBM and independent software vendors. The AIX Expansion Pack includes full-function evaluation copies of these products. It also contains additional tools, such as the Web servers you'll need to help turn your business into an e-business.