When you specify1 in theOption prompt andY in theReturn to PFD definition list prompt, the following display appears:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

à

 

 

Save PFD Definition

 

 

ð

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Type choices, press Enter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PFD definition

. . . . .

PFDNEW

 

Name, F4

for list

 

 

. . . . . . . . . . .File

. . . . .

PFUFILE

 

Name, F4

for list

 

 

. . . . . . . .Library

. . . . .

 

PFULIB

 

Name, \CURLIB

 

 

. . . .Text 'description'

. . . . .

Sample PFD

definition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

N

 

Y=Yes, N=No

 

 

Delete removed elements .

. . . . .

 

 

 

F4=Prompt

F5=Refresh

F12=Cancel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

á

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ñ

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Specify the name of the PFD definition, the PFD definition file, the

 

description text.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You

can

also

specify

 

whether

or

not

 

to

delete

any

removed

elements

 

The

following

table

explains

each

 

field

of

the

Save

PFD

Definition

di

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Field

Name

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PFD

definition

Specifies

 

the

name

used

to

store

the

PFD

definition

you

have

 

 

 

 

 

created.

 

This

name

must

 

be

 

a

valid

OS/400

member

name.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You

can

see

the

list of existing PFD definitions in the spec

 

 

 

 

 

definition

file

by

pressing

 

F4.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

File

 

 

Specifies

 

the

name

of

the

 

PFD

definition

file in which the P

 

 

 

 

is

to

be

stored.

This

name

 

must

be a

valid

OS/400

file

name.

 

 

 

 

 

You

can

see

the

list of existing PFD definition files in the

 

 

 

 

 

library by

pressing

F4

 

and

 

select a PFD definition file from

Library

 

Specifies

 

the

name

of

the

 

library

in

which to store the PFD

 

 

 

 

 

This

name

 

must

be

a

valid

OS/400

library

name.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Text 'description'

Specifies

up

to

50

characters

that

describe

the

PFD

de

 

 

 

 

 

being

saved.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Delete removed

Specify Y (Yes) if you want to delete

removed

elements

and

 

elements

 

other

elements,

otherwise N

 

(No).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When you press the Enter key

after

specifying

these

prompts,

the f

 

appears:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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.