How to Install IBM i ACS (Access Client Solutions)

The legacy IBM Client Access is no longer supported.

The legacy IBM Client Access is no longer supported

Running old, outdated Windows software can be dangerous because of Security Vulnerabilities, Compatibility Issues, Compliance Concerns and of course its easily targeted by Malware.

If you are here to find out how to uninstall the old legacy IBM CLIENT ACCESS and upgrade to IBM i Access Client Solutions then you are in the right place!

Here is a quick overview of the steps needed to install IBM i Access Client Solutions (ACS):

  • Download the ACS Installer: Go to the IBM i Access Client Solutions download page and download the latest version of the ACS installer for your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux).
  • Run the Installer: Once the download is complete, run the installer. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
  • Launch ACS: After the installation is finished, you can launch ACS from the Start menu (Windows) or the Applications folder (macOS/Linux).
  • Connect to IBM i: When ACS is launched, you will see the "IBM i Access Client Solutions" window. Click on the "Connections" tab and then click the "Add" button to create a new connection to your IBM i system.
  • Configure the Connection: In the "Add Connection" dialog, enter the following information:
    Connection Name: A name for your IBM i connection
    Host: The hostname or IP address of your IBM i system
    Port: The port number for your IBM i system (typically 446 for SSL or 449 for non-SSL)
    User ID: Your IBM i user ID
    Password: Your IBM i password
  • Test the Connection: Once you've entered the connection details, click "Test Connection" to ensure that the connection is working properly. If the test is successful, click "OK" to save the connection.
  • Connect to IBM i: In the "IBM i Access Client Solutions" window, select the connection you just created and click the "Connect" button. You should now be connected to your IBM i system.

That's it! You can now use the various tools and features available in IBM i Access Client Solutions to interact with your IBM i system.

So, come with me while I download and install IBM i ACS for both JAVA and WINDOWS versions.

Download, Install IBM i ACS (Access Client Solutions)

I prefer the IBM-i ACS JAVA installation, because it can be installed on Windows, MAC & Linux devices. IBM Client Access & ACS can both be installed on the same PC and live quite happily next to each other.

So what are you waiting for?

ACS Standalone install

By far the easiest way to use IBM i ACS is to simply unzip it to a folder of your choice and then run the ACSBUNDLE jar file:

acs bundle java executeable

Once you have downloaded and unzipped, simply double click ACSBUNDLE and launch IBM i ACS immediately

I really like this standalone technique because its easy to roll out to other users and even easier to update - simply copy the new version over the top.

Having said that, IBM recommend a full install because it adds shortcuts and also copies the files to IBM's preferred locations in your PC.

So, if you really want to be a good boy/girl then follow these instructions:

Full Install

Pre-Requisites:

  • Installation requires administrative rights on the target PC.
  • The target PC or Server must have Java Runtime installed

Java™ is the world's leading programming language and platform ACS is compatible with the newest versions of Java. Java will have to be installed on most Windows machines - you have a few choices for Java runtime installs (these will allow any Java applications to run on your machine)

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