AS/400: System, Utilities, Database, and Programming (2nd Edition) (IBM Press)

This is a single source for all the information professionals need to run their AS/400s, including OS/400 Version 4 operating system techniques, utilities, database capabilities, programming, networking and the Internet. It covers the latest hardware, software and technologies - including the AS/400e and Windows NT support. The book begins with a practical overview of the AS/400's architecture and operating system; menu and user interface; control language and job processing. Next, it introduces the AS/400's object-oriented architecture, libraries and storage management; programming tools and built-in relational database. Coverage includes RPG/400 and RPG II; COBOL/400; SQL/400; Query/400; and the AS/400 Integrated Language Environment. Learn to manage storage devices, ensure security, use the AS/400 as a Web or intranet solution; provide E-mail and other network services; exchange data with PCs; and much more.