AS/400 Primer : Fundamental Concepts and Training for Programmers, Administrators, and System Operators (Paperback)

by Ernie Malaga (Author), Doug Pence (Author), Ron Hawkins (Author) "The AS/400 needs a certain amount of space as well as a special environment..." (more)
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Product Description
A must for every AS/400 Shop! This comprehensive, 29-chapter book is perfect for novice and intermediate programmers, as well as system administrators and operators. AS/400 Primer quickly gets you up to speed on all areas of the AS/400. Ernie Malaga not only explains the core AS/400 concepts, but tells you, step by step, how to perform all the essential AS/400 functions. Increased understanding of the AS/400 will boost productivity and put all personnel in your organization on friendly terms with the computer. Don't power up without it! You'll find the AS/400 Primer will be a learning tool and a valuable reference for years to come. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author
Ernie Malaga is a programmer/analyst for Computer Solutions, Inc., of Miami Lakes, Florida, the makers of the product Order Power. He may be reached by email at [e-mail].

"I am Doug Pence. I am currently a technical editor for Midrange Computing magazine. I am also the founder and vice president of Computer Processing Unlimited, Inc. in San Diego, California. My association with the magazine began in 1983, when the magazine was a small technical newsletter named DataNetwork. My career in software dates back to the late 1970's. I have designed dozens of systems and have had the privilege of working on every IBM midrange system from the System/3 to the AS/400. I have worked together with Ron Hawkins off and on since 1979, and we currently share the research and development duties at Computer Processing Unlimited, Inc. We have also written two books and a video for Midrange Computing. The names of the books are Power RPG III and Power RPG IV and they focus on advanced concepts, tips, and techniques. We also put a video together called Converting your AS/400 Applications for the Year 2000."

"Hi, I am Ron Hawkins. I am currently a technical editor for Midrange Computing magazine. I am the the head of Research & Development at Computer Processing Unlimited, Inc. in San Diego, California. My association with the magazine began in 1983, when the magazine was a small technical newsletter named DataNetwork. My career in software date back to the late 1970's. Together with Doug Pence, I have designed dozens of systems and have had the privilege of working on every IBM midrange system from the System/3 to the AS/400. We have worked together off and on since 1979, and currently share the research and development duties at Computer Processing Unlimited, Inc. We have also written two books and a video for Midrange Computing. The names of the books are Power RPG III and Power RPG IV and they focus on advanced concepts, tips, and techniques. We also put a video together called Converting your AS/400 Applications for the Year 2000."

Product Details

• Paperback: 554 pages
• Publisher: Mc Press; 3rd edition (January 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1883884594
• ISBN-13: 978-1883884598
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #545,997 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars I literally owe my career to this book!, August 9, 1999

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This review is from: AS/400 Primer: Fundamental Concepts and Training for Programmers, Administrators, and System Operators (Paperback)

I literally owe my career to this book. If there were only one AS/400 sys admin book you could own, this would be the one! Two years ago I was thrown into the fires of AS/400 System administration. This book was the water I needed to put out those fires and become a proactive system administrator. It sits on the corner of my desk and I still reference it all the time. The "Primer" explains the situation in simple enough terms that a beginner will become excited about setting up and working with the AS/400. Then it will take you to the next level so that you can become a proactive administrator rather than a reactive one. I have recommend the "Primer" to friends that are seasoned administrators and they reference it all the time too. I just can't say enough about this book.