Description

Master AS400 – A Complete Guide to System Operations and Programming

Unlock the full potential of the IBM AS400 system with this comprehensive course. Designed for both beginners and experienced professionals, this course covers everything from system navigation to RPG programming. Whether you’re aiming to enhance your technical expertise or advance your career in IT, this course provides the foundational and advanced skills needed to work confidently with AS400 systems.

What You’ll Learn:

✔️ Introduction to AS400 – Understand the history and architecture of AS400, including the significance of the IBM i operating system and its role in modern business applications.

(Bonus: Learn how to access AS400 using MOCHA TN5250.)

✔️ System Navigation and Basic CL Commands – Master the green screen interface, explore libraries and objects, and execute basic CL commands to interact with the system.

(Bonus: Hands-on exercises to familiarize yourself with CL commands.)

✔️ Creating and Managing Libraries and Files – Learn how to create and organize libraries, files, and members. Develop a solid understanding of the file system structure and its practical applications.

(Bonus: Create a library and add files using CL commands.)

✔️ CL Programming (Control Language) – Write and execute CL programs to automate tasks, manage files, and handle user input. Develop skills in looping, decision-making, and handling messages.

(Bonus: Write a CL program to automate file processing.)

✔️ Working with System Objects – Explore the different types of system objects, including user profiles, job descriptions, and output queues. Learn how to create, modify, and manage these objects.

(Bonus: Create a user profile and set up job queues.)

✔️ Handling Message Queues and Jobs – Manage user and system-generated messages. Handle job scheduling, job priorities, and job logs.

(Bonus: Write a program to handle incoming messages.)

✔️ Introduction to RPG (Report Program Generator) – Understand the structure of RPG programs, including H-Spec, F-Spec, D-Spec, and C-Spec.

(Bonus: Write a simple RPG program to process and display data.)

✔️ File Handling in RPG – Learn how to define, read, write, update, and delete records in RPG. Develop skills in using CHAIN, READ, WRITE, and DELETE operations.

(Bonus: Create an RPG program to update records in a file.)

✔️ Working with Data and Variables in RPG – Declare and manipulate variables, including numeric, alphanumeric, and date fields. Master string and arithmetic operations.

(Bonus: Write an RPG program that performs string manipulation and calculations.)

✔️ Control Structures and Error Handling in RPG – Develop logic using IF/ELSE, DO, FOR, and SELECT statements. Implement error handling with MONITOR.

(Bonus: Write an RPG program to process records with conditional logic and error handling.)

✔️ Building Complete RPG Programs – Combine file handling, logic, and output to create a fully functional RPG program. Debug and test programs using STRDBG.

(Bonus: Create an RPG program that calculates and displays total sales from a file.)

Practice & Assessment

✔️ Real-world exercises to reinforce each module.
✔️ Create CL and RPG programs to automate business processes.
✔️ Hands-on debugging and troubleshooting using STRDBG.

Course Duration & Access

You’ll have 30 days to complete the course.
Enjoy 6 months of access to all course materials for continued learning and practice.

🎯 Become an AS400 Expert – Master System Operations and Programming Today!