Field Name

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Library

 

Specifies the

name

of

the

library that contains the source o

 

containing the source overlays you want to

work

with. The

possibl

 

library values in

this

field

are:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*LIBL

Specifies

that

the

file

containing

the

source

overlays

 

 

 

want

to

work

with

is

in one of the libraries

in

the

li

 

*CURLIB

Specifies

that

the

file

containing

the

source

overlays

 

 

 

want to work with is the current library. If no library

 

 

 

specified

as

 

the current

library

for

the

job,

library

 

 

 

used.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

library-name

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Specifies the name of the library that contains the fi

 

 

 

containing

the

 

source

overlays

you

want

to

work

with.

 

Source

overlay

Specifies

that

you want to work with all the source

overlays

 

a

subset

of

the

source

overlays

in

the

file. Choose

from the

 

source

overlay

name

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Specifies

a

source

overlay

name for

a

display

with

only

 

 

 

source

overlay

name

in the

list.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

generic

name

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Specifies a partial name of the source overlay name

 

 

 

 

qualified

by an asterisk (*) to display a specific

su

 

 

 

source

overlays. The

generic

 

name

is

the following

format

ABC\

The source overlays that begin with the characters ABC such as ABC, ABCD, and ABCTEST are shown in the list.

*ALL Specifies *ALL to display all the source overlays in the specified file.

 

Note:

The

first

8

characters of the source overlay name will b

 

for

the

overlay

 

(object)

name when you create an overlay (obj

 

the

option

9

(Create

overlay). Any

remaining

characters

are

disc

Position to

This

prompt

is

 

used

for

quick

repositioning of

the

list,

not

f

 

subset

of

the

list.

Choose

one

 

of

the

following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

*TOP

 

To

go

to

the

top

of

the

list.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*BOT

 

To

go

to

the

bottom of

the

list.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

name

or

partial

name

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Specifies

the

name

or

partial

name

you want to go

to

i

 

 

 

list. The

 

list

is positioned

to

the

first

name

beginning

 

 

 

 

the

string specified.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Options

Option

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1=Create

Creates

a

source

overlay.

 

 

You

can

create

a

new

source overlay.OptTypecolumn1 inand the

 

 

the

name

of

the

source

overlay you want to create

in the fi

 

list.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See

“1=Create a

Source

Overlay” on page 63 for more

information.

 

Note:

Before

you create a source overlay, you need to creat

 

 

source

overlay

file by selecting 1 (Create) on

the Work

 

 

Source

Overlay

Files display.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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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