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Now in its fourth edition, this book is essential for iSeries and i5 professionals. This comprehensive, newly revised guide features 40 chapters tailored for novice and intermediate programmers, as well as system administrators and operators. The authors present core iSeries and i5 concepts in a practical manner, guiding readers through 40 essential functions, including installation, troubleshooting, administration, operations, and programming. The book caters to all skill levels, detailing tasks such as powering up the system, managing subsystems, and handling system values and printing. It also covers system architecture, programming languages like DDS, CL, RPG, and Java, and newer Internet technologies. The fourth edition includes updates to all chapters and introduces new topics such as iSeries Navigator, WebSphere Application Server, SQL, Qshell, and performance enhancements. Mastering Control Language (CL) is vital for anyone working with IBM's midrange eServer family. Authors Ted Holt and Ernie Malaga provide a thorough, organized approach to learning CL, from basic to advanced programming techniques, helping readers avoid common mistakes and fully leverage their system’s capabilities. This edition incorporates enhancements to IBM's i5/OS, including new control structures, data types, and documentation methods. Readers will learn sophisticated coding techniques, how to process multiple files, utilize APIs, and develop

Ideal for AS/400 programmers, system administrators, and operators, this newly revised edition explains core AS/400 concepts and shows how to perform 30 essential functions, including installation, troubleshooting, administration, and programming. Topics cover RPG IV programming, new system values, ILE concepts, important new system security information, and running the AS/400 as an Internet server.