IBM AS/400 Certification Training

Description:

This course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of IBM AS/400 systems, equipping participants with the skills needed for certification and professional application. It covers the key areas such as system architecture, administration, programming, and integration, the course offers hands-on training and practical exercises to ensure mastery of the platform.

Participants will explore the fundamentals of AS/400 along with basic of operating system, database management, programming with RPG and CL, system administration, and integration with modern tools. This course prepares participants to effectively use AS/400 for enterprise solutions and achieve certification success.

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Duration: 7 Days

Course Code: BDT415

Learning Objectives:

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the architecture and components of IBM AS/400 systems.
• Navigate and utilize the OS/400 operating system effectively.
• Manage databases using DB2/400 and file systems.
• Develop applications using RPG and CL programming languages.
• Administer and secure AS/400 systems, including user and resource management.
• Leverage AS/400’s integration capabilities for modern business applications.
• Prepare for AS/400 certification with confidence.

• Basic Knowledge of Computer Systems and Programming Concepts.
• Familiarity with basic database concepts is recommended but not mandatory.

• Business Professionals, Data Analysts, Managers, Business Analyst, System Administrators, Software Developers, IT Managers, Professionals working with IBM iSeries (AS/400), Anyone seeking certification and expertise in AS/400 systems.

Course Outline:

Introduction to AS/400 System
Overview of AS/400 (iSeries)
i. History and Evolution.
ii. Features and Architecture.
iii. Industry use Cases.

• Components of the AS/400 Ecosystem
i. OS/400, DB2/400
ii. Integration capabilities and Scenarios.

Operating System Basics
Introduction to OS/400
i. Features and capabilities of the AS/400 operating system.
ii. User profiles, roles, and access control.

• System Navigation
i. Understanding the command line interface (CLI).
ii. Work management: jobs, queues, and subsystems.
• Frequently Used Commands
i. Key commands like WRKACTJOB, WRKJOBQ, and DSPFD.

Database and File Management
• DB2/400 Overview
i. Introduction to the built-in relational database management system.
ii. Physical and logical file concepts.
• Data Handling Techniques
i. SQL and Query Manager for data access.
ii. Using Data Description Specifications (DDS).
• File Operations
i. Creating and managing files.
ii. Database triggers and constraints.

• Programming on AS/400
• RPG (Report Program Generator) Programming Language Overview
i. Introduction to RPG (Report Program Generator).
ii. Syntax, structure, and best practices.
iii. File and data operations.
• CL Programming
i. Control language (CL) programming basic.
ii. CL Scripting and Command Usage.
iii. Writing and testing CL programs.

• Application Development
• Interactive Application Design
i. Designing display files and printer files.
ii. Building user-friendly interfaces.
• Debugging and Testing
i. Tools like STRDBG for debugging.
ii. Testing methodologies for AS/400 applications.

• System Administration
• User and Object Management
i. Creating and managing user profiles.
ii. Access control and authority levels.
• Backup and Recovery
i. Strategies and tools for system backups.
ii. Recovery techniques and best practices.
• System Monitoring
i. Performance analysis using WRKACTJOB.
ii. Identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks.

• Networking And Integration
• AS/400 Networking Basics
i. TCP/IP setup and configuration.
ii. Secure data transfer using FTP and SFTP.
• System Integration
i. API usage and web services for integration.
ii. Cloud connectivity and modernization.

• Advanced Topics
• Modernization Strategies
i. Tools and approaches for legacy system upgrades.
ii. Migrating to newer platforms.
• Security and Compliance
i. Implementing security best practices.
ii. Audit and compliance standards for AS/400.

• Certification Preparation
• Exam Blueprint
i. Key Topics and Objective for Certification exams.
ii. Practice and Mock Tests
• Certification Tips
i. Time management and preparation strategies.
ii. Focus areas for success.
iii. Simulated exams for hands-on experience.

Training material provided: Yes (Digital format)

Any Additional Information

Participants will have access to hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios to practice skills learned during the course. Sample data and resources will be provided for application development, system administration, and database management exercises. Participants will need access to an AS/400 environment; guidelines for setting up a local or cloud-based system will be shared before the course begins.