As/400: System, Utilities, Database, and Programming [Hardcover]

George Lin (Author), Gayla Stewart (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0133820602 | ISBN-13: 978-0133820607 | Publication Date: July 1995

The Application System/400 (AS/400) is IBM's family of full-range, general purpose computers, which encompass a broad range of related models. This is a guide to the AS/400 system, utilities, database structure and programming. It details AS/400 characteristics, including object-oriented architecture, integrated relational database, integrated application development tools and client/server computing.

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The Application System/400 (AS/400) is IBM's family of full-range, general purpose computers, which encompass a broad range of related models. This book is a complete guide to the AS/400 system, utilities, database structure, and programming.

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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 doesn't overwhelm the novice... The coverage of the subject is excellent." — Stan Fellers, Information Systems Manager, Young Sales Corp. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 640 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall (July 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0133820602
• ISBN-13: 978-0133820607
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,344,785 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An essential text-book for learning the AS400, August 19, 1999

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Michael Baker ([e-mail]) (Garland, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: AS/400: System, Utilities, Database, and Programming (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

This comprehensive volume covers the AS400 from soup to nuts. The beginning chapters clearly outline the basics and history of the AS400. Subsequent chapters gently guide the learner through the many features of the computer.

Each of the features of the AS400 are clearly detailed and walked through by Lin and Stewart. Tutorials and lab assignments are included at the end of most chapters, giving you the opportunity to try your newly learned material.

I was also impressed by the omission of any "fluff" so common in computer how-to books these days. There are no illustrations, anecdotes, or cute graphics. Screen shots a plenty, and a comprehensive index make this a very valuable source. Although there are several typos scattered through the text, it is still a first rate learning tool.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book without the hipe, October 15, 1999

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B. Hurley "Jamie" (Monroe, OH USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: AS/400: System, Utilities, Database, and Programming (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

I have read a few AS/400 books that have been more cryptic than the system itself. This books goes into perfect detail when necessary and points out various illustrations using simple screen shots. It also covers today's vital internet integration along with Java applets.

A recommended book for begining AS/400 users, and an excellent refresher/reference for more advanced users.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very useful for a new comer working on AS/400, November 4, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: AS/400: System, Utilities, Database, and Programming (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

A very useful book giving an overview of AS/400 system and commonly used utilities/programming tools.

The concepts are explained in simple terms. There are many examples, lab excercises etc to make the reader comfortable with the system.

An essential book for any person who is just getting in to As/400 system.