The MC Press Desktop Encyclopedia of Tips, Techniques, and Programming Practices for iSeries and AS/400 [Paperback]

Ted Holt (Author), Shannon O'Donnell (Author)

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Publication Date: May 7, 2001

Now it's easier than ever to implement the best possible solutions for hundreds of tasks and challenges on the iSeries and AS/400. This highly readable, comprehensive new reference, compiled by IBM midrange authorities Ted Holt and Shannon O'Donnell, includes more than 900 entries by more than 300 experts from around the world. These entries address practically every area of your job: RPG, CL, operations, security, database, TCP/IP, and more. You'll find answers to questions about day-to-day programming and operations tasks, as well as techniques for accomplishing rare challenges. If you do anything at all on the iSeries or the AS/400, you will find this book and companion CD-ROM to be the most helpful reference you own.

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About the Author

Ted Holt has been working with midrange systems since 1981 and has been associated with Midrange Computing since 1990. In addition to serving as a senior technical editor for Midrange Computing, he is a consultant specializing in EDI, Y2K, and AS/400 application development. He holds a master of science degree in computer science, and has taught in many universities and technical schools.Because Ted has been a programmer for many years, he understands the challenges facing AS/400 programmers. He understands both S/36 and AS/400 native software, and therefore he understands what problems programmers face and how to fix them. Readers count on him for solid programming advice and tips. Shannon O’Donnell has been a frequent contributor and technical editor for Midrange Computing since 1997 and joined the staff as a senior technical editor in 1999. In his decade (and then some) of IBM midrange computer experience, Shannon has held a variety of positions, most of them as a consultant, in dozens of industries. This breadth of experience gives him insight into multiple aspects of how the AS/400 is used in the real world. Shannon continues to work as a consultant, in addition to his full-time responsibilities with Midrange Computing. This dual role ensures that the coverage he helps to bring to the magazine is on target for what today's IS professionals are searching for. Shannon is an IBM Certified Professional--AS/400 RPG Programmer, and is the author of an industry-leading certification test for RPG IV programmers available from ReviewNet.net.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1072 pages
• Publisher: Mc Press (May 7, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1583470263
• ISBN-13: 978-1583470268
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.1 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,622,817 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Lots of useful misc, February 1, 2007

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This review is from: The MC Press Desktop Encyclopedia of Tips, Techniques, and Programming Practices for iSeries and AS/400 (Paperback)

When I am searching for a way to do something this is one of the places I look. It is not perfectly organized, but has a thousand and one cute things you never knew or saw once and forgot how to do.