– 3820, 3825,

3827, 3829,

3831,

3835,

and 3900 with the SNA LU6.2

(To

Ring

attachment through

Remote

Print

Manager on Personal Computer

AT*

or

Personal

System/2*)

 

 

 

 

Software Requirement

Ÿ

OS/400

Version

4 Release

2.0.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ÿ

Print

Services

Facility

for

400, Version

4 Release 2.0 (5769-SS1),

for

 

IPDS printers. Overlays and AFP applications created by AFP/U

can

also

 

printed on HP-PCL printers if transformed

first

by

the

Host

Print

Tran

 

which

is

an integrated

print subsystem

of

OS/400.

 

 

 

Ÿ Support for accessing image

files on a

client

workstation through

a

 

such

as

Client

Access

for

AS/400.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ÿ AS/400-resident AFP fonts as required by overlays and Print Format Util

 

applications. Fonts are available in 240

dot

per

inch

(dpi),

300

dpi,

 

fonts

with AFP

Font Collection

(5468-113),

in both SBCS (single byte

char

 

set)

and

DBCS

(double

byte

character

set)

versions.

 

 

 

AFP Utilities Fundamentals (Concepts)

This section describes the concepts and terminology used in AFP Utiliti AS/400.

Libraries, Files, and

Members

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Information

or data

is

organized

and

stored on

your

system

in

various

you work with AFP Utilities for AS/400,

you

need

to

understand the rela

between libraries, files, and members

on the AS/400. A library is

a

pla

system

to

store

files and

objects. A

file

contains

one or

more

members

file

is

copied

to

another

file,

all

the members

that

are

contained

i

are copied to the new file also. When a file

is

erased,

all

the

me

contained

in the

original

file are

erased

also.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 8 shows the relationship of the members and the files in the li

Figure 8. Members and Files in a Library

When

you create

a

member

such

as

a

source overlay or a printout fo

(PFD definition),

you

need

to

create

a

library and a file (a source

PFD

definition

file)

in advance

to

store

the member.

14 AFP Utilities for

AS/400

User’s

Guide

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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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