ASTA 3 allows Delphi Developers to build secure thin client applications that run over the Internet and also support Palm, WinCE, Java, C# and other non-vcl clients.
ASTA 3.0 is a mature product built on the ASTA foundation started in 1998 with the release of ASTA 1.0. ASTA has been used by thousands of developers world wide in over 80 countries. This release has more features and documentation than ever with a 700+ Page PDF manual and documented Tutorials.
- New Server format allows for Servers to run as NT Services or Normal EXE's
- PcAnywhere like remote control
- Remote Server administration
- New Smart threading Model combines Pooled Database and Persistent Sessions allowing remote clients to switch between Persistent and Pooled Sessions
- Built in strong encryption options (DES, AES and RSA Public Key Exchange (cross platform on palm and wince also)
- Formal Instant Messaging API including a built in Message Queue with disconnected Messaging Support
- Enhanced http support to get through any Firewall with built in stateless Authentication via Cookies
- Build on SOAP support Included for both client and server sides including Native XML Parser
- Named Pooled Server Database Sessions providing the ultimate support for ASP Models
- Provider Broadcasts allowing for real time updates with no code
