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AS/400 System, Utilities, Database, and Programming

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ISBN-10: 0130830674

ISBN-13: 9780130830678

Edition: 2nd 1999 (Revised)

Authors: George Lin, Gayla Stewart, IBM Books Staff

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This is a single source for all the information professionals need to run their AS/400s, including OS/400 Version 4 operating system techniques, utilities, database capabilities, programming, networking and the Internet. It covers the latest hardware, software and technologies - including the AS/400e and Windows NT support. The book begins with a practical overview of the AS/400's architecture and operating system; menu and user interface; control language and job processing. Next, it introduces the AS/400's object-oriented architecture, libraries and storage management; programming tools and built-in relational database. Coverage includes RPG/400 and RPG II; COBOL/400; SQL/400; Query/400;…    
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List price: $70.99
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 1999
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 11/30/1998
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 696
Size: 8.75" wide x 11.25" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 3.630
Language: English

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Preface
System
AS/400 System Overview
Major Characteristics of AS/400
Operating System/400
AS/400 Advanced Series
AS/400e Series and e-business Solutions
Review Questions
Menus and User Interface - A Tutorial
Sign On and Sign Off
Types of Displays
Operating the System by Built-in Menus - Lab Exercise
Function Keys and Prompting - Lab Exercise
Review Questions
Lab Assignment
AS/400 Control Language (CL) - A Tutorial
CL Command Syntax and Command Names
CL Command Parameters
Required and Optional Parameters
Sample CL Commands with the Required and Optional Parameters
Predefined and User-supplied Parameters Values
Command Entry and Command Prompting - Lab Exercise
Review Questions
Lab Assignment
Work Management and Job Processing
Work Management Concept and Structure
Jobs and Subsystems
Major System and Job Commands
Job Description
Review Questions
Lab Assignment
Object-oriented Architecture
Concept of Object
Object Types
Object Management
Review Questions
Using Libraries and Library List - A Tutorial
Concept of Library
Library Types
Library List
Commands for Manipulating the Library List
Review Questions
Lab Assignment
Storage Management
Virtual Storage and Single-level Storage
Storage Pools
RAID-1 and RAID-5 Technologies
Managing DASD
Review Questions
System Security
Security Levels
User Profile and Group Profile
User Classes
Authorization List
Review Questions
Backup and Recovery
Overview of Backup and Recovery
Backup Methods and Commands
Recovery Methods and Commands
Review Questions
Utilities (Application Development Tools)
Programmer Menu and Application Development Tools
Programming Support
Programmer Menu
Overview of Application Development Tools
Review Questions
Source Entry Utility (SEU) - A Tutorial
Features of SEU
Starting SEU
Start SEU Command Parameters
Editing Source Member
Using Prompts and Format Lines
Exiting from SEU
Lab Exercise
Review Questions
Lab Assignment
Data File Utility (DFU) - A Tutorial
Data File Utility (DFU) Overview
Creating a DFU Program - Lab Exercise
Changing a DFU Program - Lab Exercise
Running a DFU Program - Lab Exercise
Deleting a DFU Program
Review Questions
Lab Assignment
Screen Design Aid (SDA) - A Tutorial
Screen Design Aid (SDA) Overview
Designing and Creating Menus - Lab Exercise
Designing and Creating Displays - Lab Exercise
Testing Displays
Work Screen Functions
Review Questions
Lab Assignment
Programming Development Manager (PDM) - A Tutorial
Programming Development Manager (PDM) Overview
Starting PDM
Working with Libraries Using PDM - Lab Exercise
Working with Objects Using PDM - Lab Exercise
Working with Members Using PDM - Lab Exercise
PDM Options and Corresponding Commands
Review Questions
Lab Assignment
Database
Relational Database Concept
Database Management System and Database Models
Concept and Structure of the Relational Database
Sample Tables and Views
Review Questions
AS/400 Database: DB2/400
The Model and Terms of DB2/400
DB2/400 Database Files: Physical Files and Logical Files
Externally Described Files and Program Described Files
Review Questions
Using Data Description Specifications (DDS) to Define Database Files - A Tutorial
DDS Concepts and Procedures
DDS Entries and Specifications
Using DDS to Define a Physical File
Using DDS to Define a Logical File
Using DDS to Define a Join Logical File
Entering and Compiling DDS - Lab Exercise
Review Questions
Lab Assignment
Programming
AS/400 Programming Languages
AS/400 Application Programming Support
Overview of AS/400 Programming Languages
Review Questions
Control Language Programming (CLP)
Control Language Programming Overview
Major Functions of CL Programs
CL Program Structure
A Sample CL Program
Review Questions
Lab Assignment
RPG/400
Structured RPG
RPG Logic Cycle
RPG Indicators
RPG Specifications and Op Codes
A Sample RPG/400 Program
Review Questions
RPG/400 Versus RPG II
The Evolution of RPG
Externally Described Files
Structured Programming
Data Structure, Data Area, and Subfile
Indicators and Composite Key
Review Questions
COBOL/400
COBOL/400 Overview
Identification Division
Environment Division
Data Division
Procedure Division
A Sample COBOL/400 Program
Review Questions
SQL/400 - A Tutorial
SQL/400 Overview
SQL Statements - Lab Exercise
Embedded SQL and Interactive SQL
Review Questions
Lab Assignment
Query/400 - A Tutorial
Query/400 Overview
Major Options of Query/400
Using Query/400 - Lab Exercise
Review Questions
Lab Assignment
AS/400 Integrated Language Environment (ILE), Modular Programming, and Object-oriented Programming (OOP)
ILE Concepts and Key Elements
ILE Advantages
ILE Structure
ILE Versus Conventional Program Development
Review Questions
Java on the AS/400
Java Overview
Programming in Java - A Tutorial
Java's Integration into the AS/400
Setting Up the AS/400 Toolbox for Java
Client/Server, Networking, and Internet
Client/Server with the AS/400
Client/Server Concept
Client/Server Pros and Cons
Client/Server Computing with the AS/400
Review Questions
TCP/IP Network - A Tutorial
TCP/IP Overview
TCP/IP Network and Protocols
TCP/IP Configuration: Step-by-Step
Internet and Web Enabling
Internet Terminology
Internet Connection for AS/400
World Wide Web HTTP Server
AS/400 Internet Security and Firewall for AS/400
Groupware, Lotus Notes, and Domino for AS/400
Overview of Groupware, Lotus Notes, and Domino
Features of Domino for AS/400
Enterprise Integration with Domino for AS/400
Web Serving with Domino for AS/400
SAP on the AS/400
SAP Overview
Open System Architecture
SAP R/3 Multi-layer Client/Server Architecture
Combining the Strengths of SAP R/3 and AS/400
Porting SAP R/3 to AS/400
AS/400 Functionality Integrated into SAP R/3
Using Client Access - A Tutorial
Client Access Overview
Data Transfer from AS/400 - Lab Exercise
Data Transfer to AS/400 - Lab Exercise
Project
Developing an Application Project Using DB2/400, DDS, SEU, PDM, DFU, SDA, Query/400, RPG/400, and CL Commands
Asset Master Application Project Specifications
Creating a Library and Source Files
Database Layouts of Physical and Logical Files
Using Data Description Specifications (DDS) to Define Database Files
Using Source Entry Utility (SEU) and Programming Development Manager (PDM) to Enter and Compile DDS
Using Data File Utility (DFU) to Enter Data into Database Files
Using Query/400 to Retrieve Data from the Database Files and Produce Reports
Using Screen Design Aid (SDA) to Create an Asset Master Online Inquiry Screen
Coding, Entering, and Compiling an Interactive RPG/400 Program
Using Screen Design Aid (SDA) to Create a User-defined Menu
Running the User-defined Menu
Answers to Even-numbered Questions
Index