IBM iSeries division news

The IBM System i division is always evolving and trying new ways to promote the iSeries platform. Get news and information on what IBM and AS/400 software providers are doing to... More about IBM iSeries division news

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• Big Blue (IBM)

  - Big Blue refers to IBM, which has used blue as a branding color in its logo and elsewhere.

Highlights

• System i admins await upcoming IBM i OS features

• IBM's System i and System p merger: Users weigh in

• Zend Web software teams up with IBM System i

iSeries application development

Need more info on how to increase your iSeries application portfolio? The IBM System i (AS400, iSeries) platform has an array of available programming languages and application ... More about iSeries application development

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• Report Program Generator (RPG)

  - RPG (Report Program Generator) is a programming language that originated as a report-building program used in DEC and IBM minicomput...

Highlights

• A power-handling CL program for multiple IBM i servers

• Enhancing RPG with external SQL stored procedures

• Tracking data changes on IBM i with triggers

More iSeries application development Topics

• iSeries application development tools

• iSeries CL programming

• iSeries COBOL programming

• RPG iSeries programming

• Visual basic on iSeries

• iSeries ILE programming

• iSeries Java programming

• iSeries programming commands

iSeries training and education

Recent Definitions

• Quiz: iSeries (AS/400) History

  - 2003 marks the 15th anniversary of the AS/400 (now called the iSeries), so we thought we'd take a look back and see how it's changed...

• Quiz: iSeries (AS/400) Commands

  - The iSeries (AS/400) is one of IBM's greatest success stories.

Highlights

• iSeries tutorials

• Seven IBM i project lessons learned in 2008

• Power Systems announcement shines at Common

More iSeries training and education Topics

• iSeries skills

• User Groups

• iSeries job market

iSeries backup and recovery

Everyone knows how important it is to do regular backups. But don't forget you need to be able to restore that data should something go wrong. These articles, tips, white papers... More about iSeries backup and recovery

Highlights

• Consolidation across multiple LPARs using BRMS

• Options other than RCLSTG to enable file journaling?

• Omitting processes during a save while active backup?

More iSeries backup and recovery Topics

• Data backup, storage and retrieval on iSeries

• Remote Journaling

• Restores

• Storage

• iSeries disaster recovery and business continuity

iSeries hardware management

Recent Definitions

• AIX (Advanced Interactive eXecutive)

  - AIX is an open operating system from IBM that is based on a version of UNIX.

Highlights

• Putting data from IBM i on Amazon S3 using i2S3

• Translating Linux for IBM i admins: Using GUI to make it easy

• Translating Linux for IBM i admins: Working with jobs and networking

More iSeries hardware management Topics

• Grid Computing

• Logical Partitions (LPAR)

• On-demand Computing

iSeries database management

Have a question about using DB2 UDB for the iSeries? Chances are you'll find the answer here. This section is full of articles advising you of the best methods for data warehous... More about iSeries database management

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• database mirroring

  - Database mirroring is the maintenance of redundant copies of a database to ensure continuous data availability and minimize or avoid downtime that mig...

Highlights

• Running AS/400 query to find records based on date

• Connecting multiple iSeries systems through DDM

• Enhancing RPG with external SQL stored procedures

More iSeries database management Topics

• DB2 UDB (universal databases)

• Oracle on iSeries

• iSeries SQL commands and statements

iSeries document output

In many shops, the iSeries is the workhorse for running payroll, printing packaging codes and generating reports. Whatever the case may be, you need to get that data off the ser... More about iSeries document output

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• Advanced Function Printing (AFP)

  - Advanced Function Printing (AFP) is an IBM architecture and family of associated printer software and hardware that provides docu...

Highlights

• Bundling multiple one-page reports from IBM i into single document

• Printing from the iSeries

• How to print RPG output using iSeries Access

More iSeries document output Topics

• Imaging on iSeries

• Printing on iSeries

• Printing-Imaging Tools

File Sharing

Need to share files with other systems? IFS, iSeries Access and NFS are a few options. Learn more about them and other techniques in these articles, tips and webcasts. More about File Sharing

Highlights

• How to print RPG output using iSeries Access

• How to use an API for adding users to EIM SSO implemenation

• Incorrect CCSID on FTP connection from AS/400 to Windows

More File Sharing Topics

• Integrated File System (IFS)

• iSeries Access (Client Access)

• iSeries managed email and groupware

• NetServer

• Network File System (NFS)

• QNTC File System

High Availability

Sure, the iSeries is a reliable system that rarely goes down, but sometimes events beyond your control can bring things to a stop. What do you do when running a business these d... More about High Availability

Highlights

• Researching high availability for your System i shop

• Virtualization for IBM i: Backups

• Search400.com Products of the Year 2008

More High Availability Topics

• Business Continuity

• High Availability Tools

• Replication

iSeries upgrades and modernization

Get iSeries upgrade and iSeries modernization information in this topic. More about iSeries upgrades and modernization

Recent Definitions

• Apache HTTP server project

  - The Apache HTTP server project is a collaborative open source Web server development initiative. The project is spearheaded by the Apache ...

• WebSphere Development Studio Client (WDSC)

  - WebSphere Development Studio Client (WDSC) is a set of application development tools designed for the IBM (Interna...

Highlights

• Putting data from IBM i on Amazon S3 using i2S3

• TAATOOL: Useful tools for programmers on IBM i

• Implementing a browser interface in COBOL: Creating your graphic Web page

More iSeries upgrades and modernization Topics

• Web

iSeries networking

Whether your users are in the office or on the road, they need access to the iSeries. Get tips on connecting to PCs, printers, FTP and more in this section. More about iSeries networking

Highlights

• Common AS/400 FTP questions answered

• Connecting multiple iSeries systems through DDM

• Tracking remote access users on System i

More iSeries networking Topics

• Connecting to Printers

• FTP

• Physical connections to iSeries

• Remote Access to iSeries

• TCP-IP

• VoIP

iSeries security planning

We all know the iSeries is one of the most secure platforms around, but there are still ways data can be compromised. And with regulations such as Sarbanes-Oxley, it's more impo... More about iSeries security planning

Highlights

• IBM i security tightening: Preventing data theft

• Security considerations for IBM i backups

• Developing a security incident response system for System i

More iSeries security planning Topics

• Security Tools

• iSeries physical security

• iSeries system and application security

iSeries systems management

This is the place to turn to for advice on managing your iSeries servers. You'll find information about server installations, improving performance, server consolidation, monito... More about iSeries systems management

Recent Definitions

• OS/400

  - OS/400 is IBM's operating system for its AS/400 and AS/400e line of business computers. (Continued...)

• i5/OS

  - i5/OS is the name IBM has given to its newest release of OS/400 V5R3. i5/OS runs on IBM's i5 servers, which are based on IBM's Power5 microprocessors.

• AS/400 (IBM iSeries, AS/400e, eServer iSeries/400)

  - The AS/400 - formally renamed the 'eServer iSeries/400,' but still commonly known as AS/400 - is a mid...

Highlights

• Clinical trials, collaboration drive life sciences opportunities

• IBM puts Power systems in the cloud: News in brief

• V6R1 upgrade planning checklist

More iSeries systems management Topics

• Change Management

• Debugging

• iSeries Applications

• Multi-platform Integration

• Performance

• iSeries compliance and regulation

• Server Consolidation

• Server Installation

• Server Pricing

• i5-OS -- OS-400

• iSeries service and support issues

• iSeries system performance and monitoring

• Systems Management Tools