Note: You can specify the data in the same way when other object t

mapped.

Saving

PFD

Definition

 

 

When you complete the PFD

definition, the Create PFD Definition display

Change

PFD

Definition

display

appears. Press the F3 key to exit from d

PFD definition. The

following

display appears:

 

 

 

 

à

ð

 

 

Exit PFD Definition

Type choices, press Enter.

Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1=Save and exit 2=Exit without saving 3=Resume PFU session

Return to PFD definition list . .

Y

Y=Yes, N=No

 

F12=Cancel

á

ñ

You can specify how you exit from PFD definition. You can choose:

Ÿ Whether or not to save the PFD definition.

ŸWhich display you want to return to.

The following table explains each field of the Exit PFD Definition displ

Field Name

Description

 

 

 

Option

Specify

one of the following numbers to specify how you want t

 

the

PFD

definition that you were just working with:

1The Save and exitprompt allows you to save the PFD definition that you have just created and to exit fro task.

 

 

 

2

 

The Exit

without

savingprompt

allows

you to

exit from

the

 

 

 

 

 

task without saving the PFD definition that you have just

 

 

 

 

 

created.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

The Resume

PFU

 

sessionallows you to return to the

Create

 

 

 

 

 

PFD

Definition

display

or the Change PFD Definition

display

 

Return to

PFD

Specifies

one

of

the

 

following

selections:

 

 

 

 

 

definition

list

Y

(Yes)

Returns to the Work with PFD Definitions display.

 

 

 

 

N

(No)

Bypasses

the

Work with

PFD

Definitions

display

and

retur

 

 

 

 

to

the

display

from

which

you

started the

Print

Format

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Type all choices and press the Enter key.

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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.