The end-to-end AS/400 guidebook-now completely updated! Many new topics that reflect the latest AS/400 technologies have been added to the second edition: * Java on the AS/400, Client/Server, TCP/IP network, Internet and Web with the AS/400, Internet security and Firewall for AS/400, HTTP server, Groupware, Lotus Notes, and Domino for AS/400, SAP on the AS/400, ILE, AS/400e series, and using Client Access. This is your best single source for all the AS/400 information you need. This book is distinct in its breath, completeness, depth, and ease of use. Topics of this book are organized into six parts: * System: includes system overview, major characteristics of AS/400, AS/400e series, Java integration, Operating System, Control Language (CL), Work Management and Job Processing, Storage Management, System Security, Backup/Recoveries, Object Orientation, and using Libraries and Library Lists. * Utilities: includes utilities used by most of AS/400 professionals: PDM, SEU, DFU, and SDA. * Database: includes Relational Database concepts, DB2/400, and DDS (Data Description Specification). * Programming: includes ILE, Java, SGL, CL Programming, RPG/400, COBOL/400, and Query. * Client/Server, Networking, and Internet: includes Clients/Server concepts, TCP/IP network, Internet and Web with the AS/400, Internet security and Firewall for AS/400, HTTP server, Groupware, Lotus Notes, and Domino for AS/400, SAP on the AS/400, and a tutorial for using Client Access. * Project: presents step-by-step instructions which guide readers through the development of application projects using various utilities, database examples, query, and CL commands. Step-by-Step instructions guide you through AS/400. Tutorials and lab exercises engage readers in hands-on activities using various AS/400 utilities, database, CL commands, TCP/IP network configuration and setup, SAP, Java and other programming languages. Margin notes provide shortcuts, concise instructions, underlined points, and summaries. A special session leads readers through developing application projects using DB2/400, DDS, SEU, PDM, DFU, SDA, Query/400, RPG and CL commands. Provides helpful tips and techniques which cannot be found in manuals. Uses examples, screen images, charts, and graphics to maximize readers learning experience. For both novice and experienced information systems professionals.
Distinct for its completeness, comprehensive approach, and ease of use. It is really well written…I have seen no book with the breath of this one so it appears to be unique
- Harvey Hindin, Vice President, Emerging Technologies Group, Inc.
Very easy to understand for someone with a computing background, and doesnt overwhelm the novice…The coverage of the subject is excellent.
- Stan Fellers, Information Systems Manager, Young Sales Corp.
