Introduction to the iSeries/i5

Audience

Anyone who requires a basic technical introduction to the system.

Prerequisites

No knowledge of iSeries computing is expected although knowledge of the fundamentals of computing is assumed and familiarity of using a 5250 screen is helpful.

Duration

1 day. Hands on.

Course Objectives

This course provides a technical introduction to your i (System i , i5, iSeries and AS/400). There are basic hands-on exercises to introduce system access. Both 5250 and iSeries Navigator are used on the course. On completion of this course the student will be able to: Use system displays, menus, commands, iSeries Navigator and Help.

Course Content

Introduction
i (System i , i5, iSeries and AS/400) and i OS (OS/400)
Introduce the basics of the system architecture and system objects
Familiarisation with some displays
Describe some of the basic terminology used with the system (objects, libraries etc.)
Interfaces
Introduce the various interfaces that may be used
System menus, displays and iSeries Navigator
Understand the working environment
Control Language
Object management
Library Management
Library Lists
Messages
Know where to go for HELP
On-line Help
Information Centre
Managing work on the system
Jobs
Interactive and Batch jobs
Subsystems
Security concepts