Understanding AS/400 System Operations

AS/400 System Operations

Understanding AS/400 System Operations is for students learning computer operations and administration on the AS/400 computer system, Each of the 20 chapters provides objectives, text, key terms, and examples that are the road map to understanding major concepts and commands. Hands-on labs, self-tests, practice lab assignments, and review questions help students measure their understanding and reinforce learning.

KEY FEATURES:
The most comprehensive coverage of any AS/400 operations book on the market
Practice labs that start with a high level of help and gradually lead students to become more self-sufficient in AS/400 operations
Practical examples throughout the book taken from procedures used every day by operators and administrators in an AS/400 environment
AS/400 screen shots that enhance students' ability to quickly learn the material

THIS BOOK WILL HELP YOU:
Learn key day-to-day operations on an AS/400 computer system, including IPL, stopping the system, backup and recovery, and system cleanup
Understand creating and maintaining user environments, device configuration and management, job management, security implementation, work and data management, and TCP/IP configuration
Work with console operations, including jobs, message handling, spool files, and devices
Access the AS/400 through Operations Navigator and traditional methods
Learn the material for two IBM AS/400 certification exams: Test #052, AS/400 Associate System Operator, and Test #053, AS/400 Professional System Operator
In addition, Understanding AS/400 System Operations makes a perfect on-the-job reference for IT professionals new to AS/400 operations or seasoned experts in need of a quick refresher on AS/400 concepts and commands.

Content

• Preface
• Chapter 1 : Background of the AS/400
• Chapter 2 : Navigating Around The AS/400
• Chapter 3 : OS/400 Command Structure and Control Language
• Chapter 4 : Object, Libraries, and library lists
• Chapter 5 : Message Handling
• Chapter 6 : Handling Spooled Files and Printing Functions
• Chapter 7 : Managing Devices
• Chapter 8 : Starting and Stopping the AS/400
• Chapter 9 : Operating System, Licensed Program Products, and PTFs
• Chapter 10 : Backup and Recovery
• Chapter 11 : Security and Security System Values
• Chapter 12 : Working With Jobs
• Chapter 13 : Subsystems
• Chapter 14 : Work Management and Performance
• Chapter 15 : Messages, Logs, and Cleanup
• Chapter 16 : Basic Troubleshooting, Problem Solving, and Using Electronic Customer Support
• Chapter 17 : Journaling
• Chapter 18 : Communications : Lans and TCP/IP
• Chapter 20 : Operations Navigator
• Appendix A : AS/400 keyboard
• Appendix B : System Values (alphabetical Order)
• Appendix D : Answers to Chapter Self-Test Questions
• Glossary
• Index