Here is the first reference to give practical tips on the design, operation and performance of the AS/400, in a context accessible to readers who are most familiar with PC technology. The authors have extensive experience in systems consulting and training and helped develop the Jumpstart user support program.

This textbook covers all the basics students need to know to be successful system operators. The information covers typical daily, weekly, and monthly AS/400 operational tasks using V3R1MO of OS/400. Students should have a basic understanding of the AS/400: how to sign on, work with function keys, work with CL and access AS/400 on-line information. Recognizing that instructors will have varying situations with regard to students' actual use of an AS/400, the authors have achieved a versatile textbook designed to be useful in the most common classroom situations. Instructor's kits are available for teachers who choose this textbook for their classes.

Tis guide is intended for students learning computer operations and administration on the AS/400 computer system. Offering a unique approach to learning AS/400 operations with extensive hands-on labs, self-tests, and review questions, this book uses real-world situations to enable users to be productive with AS/400 operations. This book also covers the requirements of the two IBM AS/400 certification exams: AS/400 Associate System Operator Certification (test 052) and AS/400 Professional System Operator Certification (test 053). The primary goal of this book is to teach users how to perform day-to-day operations on an AS/400 computer system, including IPL, starting and stopping the system, backup and recovery, and system cleanup. Procedures covered include creating and maintaining user environments, device configuration and management, security implementation, work and data management, and TCP/IP configuration. Console operations discussed include jobs, message handling, and working with spool files and peripheral devices. Functions of Operations Navigator are covered, and Electronic Customer Support (ECS) and PTF upgrades are also introduced.

A complete update of the authoritative guide to AS/400 programming, networking, and hardware. This thorough revision features eight entirely new chapters covering the latest developments in operations, IBM and third-party tools, PC and mainframe connectivity, performance tuning, and more. In addition, all of the chapters have been carefully updated to reflect new software developments in RPG and CODE/400.

This text introduces students to various keyboards, signing on, sending messages, using the on-line help, and using the text editor. Hands-on presentation lets students read about a concept and then apply it. Each task is presented in two ways for easier comprehension. First, students learn a concept step-by-step using the menus; then, the Control Language (CL) command shortcuts are introduced as a tip. The text moves incrementally from simple to complex topics, allowing students to master skills easily. It uses a condensed approach with references to the appropriate IBM AS/400 manual included in every chapter. Review questions, end-of-chapter computer exercises, and topical summaries guide the student learning process.

Bestselling author Jim Hoskins presents an updated version of his popular, hands-on guide to the IBM AS/400 computers. This practical guide provides users with everything they need to integrate each AS/400 system into small, medium, and large sized business environments.

It is common for computers to treat PCs as if they were ordinary workstations, which makes connection simple but limits their ability to take full advantage of the capability of the PC. The IBM AS/400--a hugely popular computer introduced two years ago--is different because it allows full use of the PC's potential. Understanding how to use the innovation of cooperative processing is difficult, however, even for experienced programmers. The authors explain the architecture, functions, and uses with the authority that comes from their having worked on the system's development. Annotation(c) 2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)