This version of the Barr Host Communications Suite includes many enhancements to features in existing components and the addition of new features. We've also made significant improvements to several areas of the interface that will make the software easier to use and understand. For your convenience, we've assembled this list of new and enhanced features along with links to Help topics that can provide more information about how you might apply them to your work.
Review the following new and enhanced features of the Barr Host Communications Suite. The system requirements have been updated to accommodate some of these new features.
Support for Windows Server 2022 and Windows 11
No Hardware drivers or adapters
802.2, SDLC, and DLC support removed.
Updated Port Monitors - no kernel mode printer drivers are used
Data folders are no longer in the Program Files area.
32 and 64 bit Support
Virtual Machine Support
Licensing via Software Key
Retain/Purge service added
Maintains Retain and Retain Archive folders
Reads CPU and Disk Usage from WMI
Re-factored Spool and Retain Windows - same user experience, much more stable
New RJE Console
.NET based, better user experience
Manual JCL upload to Host
New Installer
.NET based, better user experience
New Default Code Pages
ASCII - defaults to the Windows Code Page (1252)
EBCDIC - defaults to 1140, selectable from the installer.
Removed
FTP
Spool Port Monitor
Online help changes