About

IBM Advanced Function

Printing

Utilities

for

AS/400

 

 

 

The IBM Advanced Function Printing Utilities

for

AS/400 (AFP/U),

Version

Release 2, is a licensed program consisting of

three integrated mod

provide support for

Advanced

Function

Printing

(AFP) applications

on AS/400.

book describes how to use the AFP Utilities for AS/400. It includes

reference

information

as well

as

extensive

examples.

 

This book consists of the following parts.

ŸIntroduction to IBM Advanced Function Printing Utilities for AS/400

introduces the concept of AFP Utilities for AS/400 and provides ge information.

Ÿ

Overlay

Utility

provides

detailed

information about

the

Overlay

Utilit

 

you

decide

how to

use

the

Overlay

Utility,

and

provides

practi

Ÿ

Print

Format Utility

provides

detailed information

about

the

Print

Format

 

and

describes

how

to

use the Print

Format

Utility

with

practical

Ÿ Design Operation and Fonts provides detailed information about designing elements in an overlay, in a record layout, and in a page layout. provides detailed information about the fonts that you can use f Utility and Print Format Utility.

Ÿ Resource Management Utilityprovides detailed information about the Resource Management Utility, and describes how to use the Resour Management Utility with practical exercises.

 

Ÿ Reference

describes

the

AFP

Utilities

for

AS/400

commands,

the

limita

 

and restrictions of the AFP Utilities for

AS/400

program,

and

provid

 

analysis

information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Practice exercises described in the “Getting

Started with ...” cha

 

quickly

become

familiar

with

AFP

Utilities

for

AS/400. After

the

exerci

detailed

information

to

do

more

complex tasks.

The

best

resource for

about

AFP

applications

on

AS/400 isAS/400theGuide

to

Advanced

Function

 

Presentation and

Print

Services S544Facility,-5319.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The following AS/400 books contain information you may need.

CL Reference, SC41-4722, provides the information about the CL commands.

 

Printer Device Programming, SC41-4713, provides

the

information

about printing

 

the

AS/400

system.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advanced

Function

Presentation: Printer

Information, S544-3290,

provides

general

 

information

about

AFP

printers,

their

characteristics,

and

resident

font

 

For

information about

other AS/400 publications,

see

either

of

the

fol

 

Ÿ The Publications

Referencebook,

SC41-4003, in

the

AS/400

Softcopy

Library.

ŸThe AS/400 Information Directory, a unique, multimedia interface to a searchable database containing descriptions of titles available fro selected other publishersAS/400. TheInformation Directoryis shipped with

your system at no charge.

Copyright IBM Corp. 1996, 1998

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AS/400 specifications

The IBM AS/400, now known as the IBM iSeries, is a midrange computer system that has been a cornerstone of enterprise computing since its introduction in 1988. Designed to provide a robust platform for business applications, the AS/400 is celebrated for its reliability, scalability, and integrated database capabilities.

One of the key features of the AS/400 is its Integrated Operating Environment, which blends hardware and software resources seamlessly. This integration allows businesses to execute diverse workloads, ranging from traditional applications to modern web-based services, all on a single platform. The operating system, OS/400 (now IBM i), offers a rich set of APIs and tools for developers, simplifying application development and management.

Another standout characteristic of the AS/400 is its built-in database, DB2 for i. This powerful relational database management system allows for efficient data handling and provides advanced features such as support for SQL, XML, and JSON, making it easier for businesses to manage their data and integrate it with other systems. The database's tight integration with the operating system enables high performance and security.

In terms of scalability, the AS/400 can accommodate small businesses as well as large enterprises, with the ability to support hundreds of users simultaneously. Its architecture allows for easy upgrades in hardware, meaning that organizations can scale their systems without replacing the entire infrastructure.

Security is another critical attribute of the AS/400. With a sophisticated security model, it offers built-in user authentication, access control, encryption, and auditing capabilities to protect data and applications from unauthorized access.

The AS/400 also supports multiple programming languages, including RPG, COBOL, Java, and PHP, giving organizations the flexibility to choose the development tools that best fit their needs. This diversity helps maintain legacy applications while also developing new ones that leverage modern technologies.

Moreover, the platform supports both traditional green-screen interfaces and modern graphical user interfaces, allowing organizations to transition smoothly into contemporary user experience paradigms.

Overall, the IBM AS/400 stands out as a resilient, flexible, and secure computing platform that enables organizations to effectively manage their business operations, streamline processes, and adapt to changing market demands. Its unique combination of integrated features and capabilities ensures that it remains relevant in today's fast-paced technology landscape.
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