AS400 Commands - Very basic user

[Ger2111]

Hi Folks,
I am starting a new jobn on Monday 16th, and I will be supporting an as400 with a talent database on it. Now this system is outsourced to as400 specialists but I will need to do the basic Admin from day to day. Can any one point me to a site that will give me the basic commands and what they do.
Thanks in advance.


MCP

 

[jmd0252]

I would check on the IBM web site. Look under training, see what they have to offer. You can always check Amazon and Barnes and Noble to see what books are available. You can always type commands like,, Go Main,, or Go Verb,, and then pick and choose what you want to do. Depending of course on Your security level,, and what rights you have.

 

[Mayamin]

hi,
Go to this link & u will find basic information about AS/400

http://as400bks.rochester.ibm.com/pubs/html/as400/v4r5/ic2924/index.htm

 

[JohnBates]

Hi Ger2111,

Log onto your AS400. At the command line, enter GO MAJOR.
This opens up a world of commands usable on any AS400/iSeries operating system.

You can learn more about each command by positioning the cursor on that command, then press the F1 key for Help

Maybe this will help you get started. dont know anythingabout the talent db
John

 

[JohnBates]

..also, you will get a better audience for this question if you post to the RPG forum in Tek-Tips.

 

[AS400guru]

GER2111,

most new users to AS/400 and iSeries are taken back by the syntax of the command line syntax and parameters. I would suggest that you enter the command 'WRK*' on the command line and press ENTER. This will present you with a list of all the commands that begin with WRK. From this list you may explore the various subject areas. Through practice and experience you will come to a point of asking yourself, 'What do I need to do to correct this problem?' If you verbalize it you will assign logic to it. There are some small rules to follow.

If you ADD, then you must ReMoVe
If you CReaTe, then you may DeLeTe or CHanGe,
If you SeND, then you ma ReCeiVe
You may DiSPlay, CoPY, VeriFY

All command are comprised of the significant consonants and required nouns to create a command name.

Have fun!

as400guru

 

[Egeezer]

You can also use the GO command.

CMDXXX where xxx is DSP, DLT, CRT, VRY, PRT etc.

GO TAPE, GO SYSTEM, GO SECURITY will take you to the corresponding menus.

The command parameters are context sensitive. Pressinng F1 while the cursor is in a field will provide help for that field. Pressing F4 will provide prompts for valid entries to the field.

If completely at a loss where to start, type GO MAIN and press F1.

V5R2 is most current - V4R4 is still often used. FOr that version, the critical manuals to read

Basic System Operation, Administration,
and Problem Handling: SC41-5206

System Operation: SC41-4203

Backup and Recovery: SC41-5304 - BE SURE TO USE THE B&R GUIDE FOR YOUR SPECIFIC VERSION!!!

Security -- Basic: SC41-5301

Security - Reference: SC41-5302

Tips and Tools for Securing Your AS/400: SC41-5300

Work Management: SC41-5306

I recommend going to

http://www-912.ibm.com/

for a start. IBM is very good about maintaining documentation for its past models, so you should be able to find manuals online for everything from V4R1 through V5R2.

Be sure to check out iSeries Navigator or, for previous versions, Ops Navigator.

If you have QSECOFR authority you can do a lot of damage, especially in SECTOOLS. Be very careful.

Hope this helps!

Cheers,

EG