Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Jobs................................................................................................................... 36
Job Queues ......................................................................................................... 38
Output Queues .................................................................................................... 39
Spooled Files....................................................................................................... 40
Two sessions on a Workstation .............................................................................. 43
Signing Off.......................................................................................................... 44
Tape Operations ..................................................................................................... 45
Working with Tape Devices.................................................................................... 45
Tape Management ............................................................................................... 46
Saving Libraries to Tape........................................................................................ 49
Restoring Libraries from Tape ................................................................................ 50
Device Management................................................................................................ 52
Working with Devices ........................................................................................... 52
Printers .............................................................................................................. 53
Working with Print Jobs ........................................................................................ 57
Displays ............................................................................................................. 59
DMS Approved AS/400 Emulation Products .............................................................. 62
Communications..................................................................................................... 63
Remote Locations ................................................................................................ 63
Electronic Customer Support (ECS)......................................................................... 66
System Backup and Cleanup .................................................................................... 67
System Backup.................................................................................................... 67
IBM Monitoring .................................................................................................... 73
System Software Installation.................................................................................... 74
Installing System Software.................................................................................... 74
DMS System Upgrades and Releases ...................................................................... 75
IBM Version Releases ........................................................................................... 76
Scheduled Maintenance ........................................................................................... 77
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General Concepts
Computer Basics
Computers, while different, have three main operations in common:
The order in which these operations take place is controlled by a set of instructions called a
program or application. When you request a task to be accomplished by the computer, the
set of instructions is given to the computer by the program or application.
The most important program which controls the basic functions of the computer System is the
Operating System. The AS/400 Operating System is called OS/400. In addition to
controlling all devices connected to the computer, the Operating System controls the
numerous requests made by all connected users. The Operating System programs allocate
time and use of various requests and jobs being performed. The Operating System allows the
computer to:
Run more than one program at a time
Handle printed output
Schedule work
Communicate with users
The fourth operation that a computer System performs is Storage of information.
A computer System is simply a few components (input devices, processor, output devices, and
storage devices) being controlled by an Operating System.
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The information provided is for use on standard PC Keyboards using terminal emulator
programs such as IBM's Client Access for Windows or MochaSoft for Windows. Key names are
typical however the key may not perform as documented if programmed to do other functions.
Keyboard
Key Name
AS/400 Function
Ctrl
Enter
Home
Tab
Page Down
Page Up
F1
Help
- Exit Help
F3
- Return to Main Menu
F4
F9
F12
Function
Keys (F1 F24)
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AS/400 Help
Press F1 key or the HELP key (depending on the terminal type) to access Help related to the
screen displayed. Once Help System displayed, typical actions include:
Press Page up or Page down keys to display additional information.
Use mouse to position cursor on highlighted (yellow) words and double-click to
display additional help
Press F3 key to exit Help.
Select function keys listed at the bottom of the screen for additional functions.
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Screen Layout
Screen Layouts: (top to bottom)
Screen Name
Selection List or tasks groupings that lead to more menus and/or functions that support or
accomplish the request.
Selection or Command line for entering:
Selection number from the displayed list
Command Language (CL)
Function Keys provide additional options and more flexibility in accessing the System.
Screen Bottom Left displays messages or warnings, such as "Function Key not allowed".
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Command
Description
Verb
Subject
DSPMSG
Display message
DSP
MSG
WRKSPLF
WRK
SPLF
WRKUSRJOB
WRK
USRJOB
Verb
ADD
Description
Subject
Add
CHG
Change
CLR
Clear
Description
CMD
Command
DEV
Device
DEVD
Device
Description
CPY
Copy
DKT
Diskette
CRT
Create
DOC
Document
DLT
Delete
File
DSP
Display
FLR
Folder
END
End
HDW
Hardware
HLD
Hold
INF
Information
INZ
Initialize
JOB
Job
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Verb
Description
Subject
MOV
Move
JOBD
Job Description
PRT
JOBQ
Job Queue
RLS
Release
List
RMV
Remove
LIB
Library
RNM
Rename
MNU
Menu
RST
Restore
MSG
Message
SAV
Save
MSGQ
Message Queue
STR
Start
OBJ
Object
WRK
Work with
OBJD
Object
Description
SBS
Subsystem
SBSD
Subsystem
Description
SPLF
Spooled File
STS
Status
SYSVAL
System Value
TAP
Tape
USR
User
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Description
Verb
Description
Subject
USRPRF
Description
User Profile
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System Operator
Navigation:
Comments:
Screen
Sample:
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User Tasks
Purpose:
Displays options for working with tasks, functions or jobs related to signon session.
Audience:
Systems Operator
Navigation:
Comments:
Screen
Sample:
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Office Tasks
Purpose:
Audience:
Systems Operator
Navigation:
Comments:
Screen
Sample:
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Work with System-wide jobs and related functions such as spooled files,
device and job statuss, printers, job and print queues, files, libraries and
folders and system communications.
Audience:
Systems Operator
Navigation:
Comments:
Screen
Sample:
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Audience:
Navigation:
Comments:
Screen
Sample:
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Communications
Purpose:
Audience:
Systems Operator
Navigation:
Comments:
Screen
Sample:
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Audience:
Systems Operator
Navigation:
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Screen
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Problem Handling
Purpose:
Audience:
System Operator
Navigation:
Comments:
Screen
Sample:
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Go To Menu
Purpose:
Audience:
System Operator
Navigation:
Comments:
Screen
Sample:
Name
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Description
CFG
Configuration
CMN
Communications
CMNSTS
Communication status
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Name
Description
DATA
DEFINE
DEVICE
Device operations
DOCUMENT
Documents
FILE
File
FOLDER
Folder
JOB
Jobs
LIBRARY
Libraries
MAIN
Main
MAJOR
MESSAGE
Messages
OFCTSK
Office tasks
PRINTER
Printer
PROBLEM
Problem handling
QUERY
Query utilities
RESTORE
Restore
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Name
Description
SAVE
Save
SECURITY
Security
STATUS
Status
SUBJECT
Subject commands
SYSTEM
TAPE
Tape
USER
User Tasks
VERB
Verb commands
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Audience:
System Operator
Navigation:
Screen
Sample:
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Navigation:
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From the Work with User Profile screen you can create, copy, delete, display or work with
objects by owner.
The easiest and quickest way to create a user profile is to use an existing user that is already
set up. To do this, simply find a user who is currently performing similar tasks as the new
user. During initial installation process, DMS setup two (2) user profiles as clones:
User Name = "User" with Power User rights
User Name = "Limited" with more restrictive rights
You may want to setup additional clones, such as one for each department. For example
Finance, Order Entry, etc. Using this method, security profiles can be defined in detail to
reduce the customization need for each employee profile.
To create a clone or new user profile (using copy function): See Alternative Method.
Enter "3" in the Option field beside that users name and press ENTER Key.
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Alternative Method:
To create a clone or new user profile (not the copy function):
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Press ENTER to display the Create User Profile screen. Update fields as needed.
Contact DMS for required entries.
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Steps:
1.
Type "WRKUSRPRF" on the command line and press the F4 (PROMPT) key or
ENTER key
OR
2.
From Work with User Profiles, enter "xxxx" (xxxx = user profile name) on the user
profile line to display the specific user's profile.
3.
For each of the situations above, enter "2" beside user name and press enter key:
To delete a user profile, enter "4" beside user name. Note: Profiles cannot
be deleted if the user owns objects, such as files, jobs, etc. These objects
must be moved to another user before deleting.
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Use the Tab key to move cursor to Password field for entry.
NOTE: The PASSWORD field is displayed only if password security is active.
3.
4.
Depending on options defined in your user profile, one or more of the following may
occur:
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System Status
The AS/400 provides quick access to the most important areas of the AS/400 system. From
this display you can move to the areas that you will probably need to check most often in
order to check printers, find jobs and look at spooled files, make changes or check the
operational status of the system.
Steps:
1.
2.
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Messages
The AS/400 system uses messages extensively to convey information to users. These
messages can be generated either from the AS/400 operating system or from users.
The messages generated from the AS/400 are of two types: informational and warning. Some
messages require a response in order for a further activity to take place. Most messages,
however, are informational and do not require a response.
Messages are sent to, received, stored and displayed from areas called message queues.
There are four types of message queues. The type of message queue is important when
displaying messages.
Queue
Queue Description
WRKUSR
WRKSTN
SYSOPR
USRPRF
Instructions include:
Display Messages
Remove Messages
Type "SNDMSG" on the command line and press the F4 (PROMPT) key or ENTER key.
OR
2.
3.
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Type "SNDBRKMSG" on the command line and press the F4 (PROMPT) key or ENTER
key
OR
2.
3.
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Display Messages
Steps:
1.
Type "DSPMSG" on the command line and press the F4 (PROMPT) key or ENTER key
OR
2.
To display messages enter one of the following options on the message queue line:
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Remove Messages
From the display message screen you have three options on how to remove messages from a
message queue.
To remove a message, press F11 while the cursor is on the message you want
removed.
To remove all except unanswered messages, press F16, leaving messages that
require a response so a further activity can occur.
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Jobs
Execution of routines (called programs) on the AS/400 are referred to as jobs. There are two
types of jobs that run on the AS/400.
1.
Interactive - users enter data at a terminal and receive data back from the AS/400
2.
Users can perform other activities while another request is being executed. The AS/400 has
separate areas (subsystems) within the operating system where these activities are
performed. For example, interactive and batch jobs are run in the QINTER and QBATCH
subsystems, respectively.
Other subsystems may exist that are subsystems of either QINTER or QBATCH that handle the
processing of jobs. For example, the DMS D/E application has a subsystem named DMSDOC.
Jobs can be further classified as:
Submitted jobs are submitted and waiting for the AS/400 to allot time to start
processing
There are two ways to check jobs to determine if they are running or waiting to be run:
Type "WRKACTJOB" on the command line and press the F4 (PROMPT) key or ENTER
key
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Type "WRKSBMJOB" on the command line and press the F4 (PROMPT) key or ENTER
key
OR
Back to Options
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Job Queues
The operating system decides how much time a job requires to run efficiently. This is
accomplished using job queues. A job queue is part of or attached to a subsystem.
The AS/400 assigns a job to a job queue before the job starts to run. There may be many jobs
running in several job queues at the same time but in reality only a small piece of each
program is being worked on for a brief period time. Because of the processing speed of the
AS/400 it appears to the user that the programs are running at the same time. The job queue
allocates the jobs under its control until the job has been completed.
The AS/400 gives some job queues a higher priority than other job queues. The QINTER job
queue that handles interactive jobs has a higher priority than other job queues such as
QBATCH that handles batch jobs enabling interactive jobs to completed more quickly.
In some instances it may be necessary for the user to change the way jobs are being
processed. To do this you work with job queues.
Warning: Exercise extreme care when making changes to job queues. Changes
directly affect system processing and mistakes can lead to disastrous results.
Steps:
1.
Type "WRKJOBQ" on the command line and press the F4 (PROMPT) key or ENTER
key
OR
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Output Queues
When the AS/400 has completed processing a job, the results or output of the job are stored
in areas known as output queues. An output queue can be a device such as a printer. All jobs
that run on an AS/400 have an output queue assigned.
Warning: Exercise extreme care when making changes to output queues. Changes
directly impact the availability of processing output and mistakes can lead to
disastrous results.
Steps:
1.
Type "WRKOUTQ" on the command line and press the F4 (PROMPT) key or ENTER
key
OR
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Spooled Files
Spooled files are the internal output resulting from programs that run on the AS/400. The
system maintains these files and the AS/400 generates the hard copy output that you
receive on your printer.
Spooled files are generated by:
Application programs
AS/400 operating system, i.e. job logs that tell what activities have taken place during
a users session.
The Work With Spooled Files screen provides a list of spooled files on the system. You can find
files for another user, yourself, or for all users on the system.
Steps:
1.
Type "WRKSPLF *ALL" on the command line and press the F4 (Prompt) key or
Enter Key. For current user, enter "WRKSPLF" or for a specific user enter "WRKSPLF"
and "User's Sign-on ID".
OR
Enter "*ALL" in User Name field. For current user, enter "*CURRENT" and for a
specific user, enter User's Sign-on ID.
2.
3.
Type an option number next to one or more of the files and press the F4 (Prompt) key
or Enter Key.
Note: When the ENTER key is pressed, the function associated with the selected option
is performed for the selected file. If you place more than one number in the entry fields,
the specified functions are performed on the files in the order in which the files are
displayed. If you press the ENTER key from this display without typing any other data,
you are returned to the previous menu or display.
The options you can select are:
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Option
Command
Command Description
Send
Change
Hold
4.
Option
Command
Command Description
performed with it until it is released.
Delete
Display
Release
Messages
Attributes
Enter F11 to obtain more information (3 different views of the same file).
Description
File
The file name that was specified by the user program when the file was
created, or the device file
User
Device
or Queue
If a printer was specified for this spooled file this is the name of the
printer. It is also the name of the output queue that contains the file.
Status
Shows the status of the file. There are several statuses such as ready,
open, etc. A spooled file can have a status with an * in front which
indicates a change to the file as a result of taking an option.
Total
Pages
Current
Page
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Description
Copy
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2.
3.
A dotted line appears at the bottom of the screen below the function keys and the
cursor is at the start of the dotted line. Type 1 press ENTER.
4.
5.
To return to the original session "toggle" using the identified key combination.
6.
Sign off a session using the standard sign off process. Signing off one session, will
return control to the other session.
Additional Instructions
The workstation can be set up with more than one AS/400 address. Each address can have
two sessions. Repeat the process below for as many addresses as workstation is allotted on
the AS/400.
Steps:
1.
To use the second address press the ALT & JUMP, or ALT & PAGE UP key combination
(see note above) to bring up a sign-on screen.
2.
3.
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Signing Off
Steps:
To sign off the AS/400:
1.
2.
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Tape Operations
Working with Tape Devices
Working with tape devices is the only way of making sure that data and operating systems can
be recovered in the event of a major system crash. It is through the tape device that you
save and restore new programs and updates as well as archived data. To verify your tape
device is connected to the system and is operational you need to check its status.
The following process shows the name of the tape device and it operational status. You have
the option to vary on or off the device, work with any jobs on the device or display
descriptions of the jobs.
Steps:
1.
Type "Go TAPE" on the command line and press the F4 (PROMPT) key or ENTER key
OR
2.
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Tape Management
Before you can save or restore information to or from a tape respective, you must have a tape
in the tape drive.
Warning: Before beginning any tape operation, you should make sure that the tape
is set to the proper setting (either write-protected to prevent overlay or non-write
protected to allow writing to) depending on the particular use of the tape.
Instructions include:
Load Tape
Unload Tape
Display Tape
Initialize Tape
Load Tape
Steps:
To load a tape, follow these steps:
1.
Remove the tape from its protective cover. This is usually a clear plastic box that
protects the tape from dust, light or moisture.
2.
Go to the front of the AS/400 CPU unit. Depending upon your model you may have
one or more tape drives. Locate the proper tape door.
3.
Press the blue tape door release button to pop open the tape door.
4.
Slide the tape vertically into the drive as far as you can by hand until it stops. DO
NOT FORCE THE TAPE ALL THE WAY IN.
5.
Close the tape door until it latches which will slide the tape the rest of the way into the
drive. The blue tape door release button will pop back out.
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Go to the front of the AS/400 CPU unit. Depending upon your model you may have on
or more tape drives. Locate the proper tape door.
2.
Press the blue tape door release button to pop open the tape door and eject the tape.
3.
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Close the tape door until it latches and the blue tape door release button pops back
out.
5.
Make sure the tape is correctly labeled and return the tape to its protective cover.
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Display Tape
Before beginning any save or restore operations from tape you must first make sure you have
the proper tape in the drive.
Steps:
1.
Type "Go TAPE" on the command line and press the F4 (PROMPT) key
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Initialize Tape
A tape must be initialized before any data can be written to it.
Steps:
1.
Type "Go TAPE" on the command line and press the ENTER key
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Steps:
1.
Type "SAVLIB" on the command line and press the F4 (PROMPT) key or ENTER key
OR
Save more than one library at a time by placing a (+) sign on the + for more
values line and pressing ENTER. A second screen allows entry of multiple
libraries.
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Restore specific libraries by name and list library names or a generic name.
Restore all non-System libraries using the "*NONSYS command, if they were saved
originally with the *NONSYS option.
Warning:
restoring
library to
complete
Prior to restoring a library from tape, make sure the library you are
from tape does currently exist on the AS/400. If it does, perform a delete
remove the current version from the system to ensure that you have a
backup from tape put on the system.
Steps:
1.
Type "RSTLIB" on the command line and press F4 (PROMPT) key or ENTER key
OR
2.
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Working with Devices
Users can change and control the interaction of physical hardware with the AS/400. Physical
hardware includes displays, printers, tape drives, controllers, and virtual devices. Options are
provided to diagnose and correct system problems relating to hardware.
Steps:
1.
Type "WRKDEVD on the command line and press the F4 (PROMPT) key or ENTER
key. All devices installed are shown by default. To display a specific group of devices,
enter "WRKDEVD xxx" where xxx = device group name, such as *prt for printers.
OR
On Configure Local Hardware, select the device type by enter the option on
the command line.
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Printers
Printers are the most frequently configured device type. These instructions include:
Setting Up Printers
Start A Printer
Stop A Printer
Setting Up Printers
Recommended procedures for installing printers include:
Set the QAUTOCFG option under system values to 1. The first time you power up
a new printer the system automatically recognizes it and attaches it to the list of
installed devices.
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Copy and Change. Using option 3 copy a similar existing printer specification and
then using option 2 to change the parameters of the new printer.
3.
Setting up a printer through the display terminal it is attached to. Refer to the
terminal manufacturers documentation for specific instructions.
Warning: Do not set up a printer at the same address as another existing device.
The OS/400 will issue an address conflict message.
The AS/400 uses controllers (designated as CTL) to determine where to set up specific
addresses for devices. To setup a printer, you must know:
Type "PRTDEVADR xxxx", where "xxxx" is the controller name and press ENTER key. A
spooled file named QPDCDEVA is generated. It can be view and/or printed.
NOTE: Device controllers have ports that are numbered beginning with 0 (which is considered
the first port). Each port has a limitation of 7 addresses. These addresses can be for any
combination of devices but no more than 7 individual devices can be set up on any each port.
As an example, if you have an 8-port controller the maximum number of devices supported
would be 56 (this may be less depending upon how your location establishes the system
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Type "WRKCFGSTS *dev" on the command line and ENTER Key. All devices are
displayed.
2.
From Work With Device Descriptions, enter Option 8 next to printer and press
Enter Key
In the above example, PRT01 is active and the job that is running is QSPLJOB number
013156. From this screen:
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A printer is varied off by loss of power either to the printer and/or to the display that the
printer is attached to. In order for a printer to work it must be in VARIED ON and it must also
be STARTED.
1.
From Work with Configuration Status, use option 1 to VARY ON a printer that has been
VARIED OFF.
2.
Type "WRKWTR" on the command line and press the ENTER key to display a list of
printers and the status of the writers.
3.
Type "STRPRTWTR xxxx" ("xxxx" is the printer name) on the command line and press
ENTER key. The printer is restarted.
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Stop A Printer
To make physical changes to the printer or to diagnose problem, the printer must be varied
off. it is a good idea to also END the printer.
1.
Type "WRKWTR" on the command line and press the ENTER key to display a list of
printers and the status of the writers.
2.
Type "ENDWTR xxxx" ("xxxx" is the printer name) on the command line and press
ENTER key. The writer is ended.
3.
From Work with Configuration Status, use option 2 to VARY OFF an active printer.
Note: After a printer has been ENDED it has to be STARTED again before it will print
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Type "WRKCFGSTS *dev" on the command line and ENTER Key (all devices
displayed)
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2.
3.
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Displays
These instructions include:
Setting Up Display
Stop A Display
Start A Display
Setting Up Devices
Recommended procedures for installing displays include:
Set the QAUTOCFG option under system values to 1. The first time you power up
a new device the system automatically recognizes it and attaches it to the list of
installed devices.
Using F6=Create enter all required information such as name, type, controller, port,
address and other display specific information
2.
Copy and Change. Using option 3 copy a similar existing display specification and
then using option 2 to change the parameters of the new display.
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Setting up a display through the display terminal it is attached to. Refer to the
terminal manufacturers documentation for specific instructions.
Warning: Do not set up a display at the same address as another existing device.
The OS/400 will issue an address conflict message.
The AS/400 uses controllers (designated as CTL) to determine where to set up specific
addresses for devices. To setup a display, you must know:
Type "PRTDEVADR xxxx", where "xxxx" is the controller name and press ENTER
Key. A spooled file named QPDCDEVA is generated. It can be view and/or printed.
NOTE: Device controllers have ports that are numbered beginning with 0 (which is considered
the first port). Each port has a limitation of 7 addresses. These addresses can be for any
combination of devices but no more than 7 individual devices can be set up on any each port.
As an example, if you have an 8-port controller the maximum number of devices supported
would be 56 (this may be less depending upon how your location establishes the system
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ENTER Key
In the above example DSP11 is active and the job that is running is RHETT (the users ID)
number 013404.
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A display is varied off by loss of power to the display. In order for a display to work, it must
be in VARIED ON.
1.
From Work with Configuration Status, enter "1" to VARY ON a display that has been
VARIED OFF.
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Stop A Display
To make physical changes to the display or to diagnose problem, the display must be varied
off.
1.
From Work with Configuration Status, enter "2" to VARY OFF an active display.
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MochaSoft
One of these products is installed on each PC where access to the AS/400 is needed.
Instructions are provided in each package. It is not the intent of this section to discuss in
depth the installation process.
Below is a screen print of a PC that is connected to an AS/400 and emulating an AS/400
terminal.
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Communications
Remote Locations
The AS/400 uses lines and controllers to communicate with devices set up on the system both
locally and remotely. To monitor these you use the Communications Status display.
Instructions include:
Lines Status
Controllers Status
Devices Status
Lines Status
Steps:
To access the Communications Status screen:
1.
From this screen you can work with the lines in a variety of ways:
You can vary lines on and off, work with jobs or with line descriptions.
Using the function keys you can F14=Work with Lines to change, copy, delete, display
or create new lines.
Using F23=More Options you can hold devices, end recovery, release devices, resume
recovery or display communications status.
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Using F10=Display Associated Devices will list all devices associated with a particular
line and also the type of those devices.
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Controllers Status
Steps:
To display status of controllers:
1.
From this screen you can work with the controllers in a variety of ways.
You can vary on and off, work with jobs or with controller descriptions.
Use F14=Work with Controllers to change, copy, delete, display or create new
controllers.
Use F23=More Options to hold devices, end recovery, release devices, resume
recovery or display communications status.
Use F10=Display Associated Devices to list all devices and lines associated with a
particular controller and also the type of those devices.
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Devices Status
Steps:
To display status of devices:
1.
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From this screen you can work with the devices in a variety of ways:
Use F14=Work with Devices to change, copy, delete, display or create new devices.
Use F23=More Options you can hold devices, end recovery, release devices, resume
recovery or display communications status.
Use F10=Display Associated Devices will list all devices and also the type of those
devices.
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Backup Plan
Backup Tasks
If current data is not recoverable in the event of a major system failure, then the
entire operation will be brought to a standstill.
Volume of data that is reasonable to re-enter. This factor affects the frequency of
backups For example, if you can afford to enter a weeks worth of transactions, backup
should be made weekly. Consider the following:
There is no standard of what or how frequently data is backed up. The more frequent the
backup, the more tape sets used and the more data saved the safer you are. Conversely, the
less frequent the backups the more at risk you are.
Using the Set up Backup option on the AS/400, you can perform backup tasks automatically
on a schedule of your choice and back up as much data or as little data as you feel
comfortable with.
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Backup Plan
Three major areas should be backed up:
1.
IBM System Libraries - ex. QUSRSYS, QGPL, QSYS, QHLPSYS, QDOC and others.
2.
3.
Daily backups (all workdays) of libraries and folders that changed frequently.
All AS/400 system libraries and objects, including user profiles, system
security, device configuration, and operating system objects.
All user libraries including all licensed internal code and libraries, all
documents and folders, all distribution and mail objects.
Save the contents of any active job queues, output queues, or data queues.
Backup Tasks
From this menu you can display backup status to determine what has been previously backed
up and you set up automated backups.
Steps:
To access the Backup Tasks menu:
1.
Type "GO BACKUP" on the command line and pressing the ENTER key.
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From this screen you can change your backup library list.
At a minimum the following libraries be backed up daily:
File
Description
A99XXX
A99FILES
DMF010
DMSXXX
DMUXXX
DMSPGMTNEW
DMSUSRQRY
G99FILES
G99XXX
P99FILES
P99XXX
From this screen you can change your backup times. You need to be aware of processing that
occurs on your system before setting up backups.
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IBM Monitoring
IBM provides a monitoring service to check the AS/400 hard drive(s) on regular intervals for
potential failure. This requires the following:
Schedule IBM representative to assess hard drive and take necessary action
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3.
4.
5.
Where the Installed Release column is blank, the release is not installed on your
system.
6.
From this screen, type 1 in the Option column and press enter to install the versions
not installed. These are the version releases that are sent to you on either tape or CDROM media and have been uploaded.
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Scheduled Maintenance
Powering the System On
When you start the AS/400 (turn the power on), an IPL (Initial Program Load) is executed for
the system to reset and recognize changes to certain system characteristics. There are four
situations that typically require an IPL:
The IPL system default from IBM is unattended (normal). It is executed automatically after
the power is turned on and the Sign On display is shown on all available display stations.
This documentation addresses only the unattended IPL.
Warning: Due to the problems that can occur if an IPL is not completed successfully,
users must call DMS Support prior to re-starting the AS/400.
Turn on the power of display stations, printers, tape devices, disk devices and
controllers used.
2.
Press the right or left select push buttons (up and down arrows located above)
until 02 is displayed in the Function/Data display box.
Press the blue ENTER push button located to the right of the select buttons to
accept the 02.
Press the right or left select push buttons until 02 BN is displayed in the
Function/Data display box.
Press the Power On/Off button (the large square white button on the AS/400 CPU unit)
to start the system. In normal start up mode a series of numbers will be displayed
and will change frequently in the Function/Data
display box. If these numbers do not
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display or fail to change or the system attention light comes on and remains lit an
error condition has been encountered.
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2.
3.
Send a message that interrupts all users signed on the system telling them to sign off.
Type in message telling users to sign off the system for a power down.
Type *ALLACT in the Send to field to send the message to all active users.
Check to make sure all users have signed off the system.
When everyone is signed off the system, the display will show only your job
with status = run. To sign someone off the system, place a 4 in front of the
user and press the ENTER key.
Press the F5 (Refresh) to redisplay to make sure your job is the only active
job.
Check the status of any batch jobs that might be affected if the system is powered
down.
Press F14 (Select other jobs) on the Work with Jobs display.
If any job queues have jobs waiting to run, press F22 (Work with Job queues)
to see the Work with Job Queues display.
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Hold any job queues that have jobs waiting to run on the Work with Job
queues display.
NOTE: You must release these job queues when the system is restarted.
4.
Press F5 (Refresh) every few minutes to view the active jobs until all active
jobs have completed processing.
Make sure there are no tapes in any of the tape drives and no disks in any of the disk
drives.
Type "Go Power" in command line and press the ENTER key.
2.
Select option 3 (Power off the system immediately) if you want to keep the power off
until the next time the system is scheduled to power on or it is done manually.
3.
Use the Confirm Power Off of System display to either confirm or cancel of the power
off option. When you press F16 (Confirm), an immediate power down occurs that
causes the subsystems to end all active jobs.
Type "Go Power" in command line and press the ENTER key.
2.
Select option 4 (Power off the system immediately and then power on) if you want to
power off the system and then immediately restart the system.
3.
Use the Confirm Power Off of System display to either confirm or cancel of the power
off option. When you press F16 (Confirm), the system stops running and then starts
again automatically.
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System Cleanup
In order to keep the AS/400 functioning as efficiently as possible it is necessary to periodically
clean up the system to remove any unnecessary or unneeded messages and other types of
logs. You can request that users delete their own logs on a periodic basis but it is easier to set
up the AS/400 to perform this task automatically.
Included in this procedure are:
Cleanup Tasks
Cleanup Tasks
Steps:
To access the Cleanup Tasks display:
1.
Type "GO CLEANUP" on the command line and press F4 (PROMPT) key or ENTER
key
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It is recommended that the automatic cleanup option be set to Yes all the time.
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Tape Drive
Tape drives must be cleaned on regular intervals to ensure backups and the nightly job
schedule complete successfully. A drive that needs to be cleaned will stop the job schedule
from completion and limit business as usual the next day until the drive is cleaned and jobs
finished.
Steps:
If cleaning tape drive as part of regular maintenance:
1.
Insert tape labeled "Clean Cartridge" into tape drive to clean the drive.
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Type "GO PTF" on the command line and press F4 (PROMPT) key or ENTER key
OR
Ordering
2.
Loading
3.
Applying
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Ordering PTFs
Before ordering, contact IBM to obtain the CUMULATIVE PTF PACKAGE number for your
OS/400 version. A cumulative package includes all PTFs issued from the version release date
through the date of order. It ensures all the current fixes are delivered for applying to the
OS/400 operating system.
Each PTF is assigned a generic ID number. The format is SF99VRM where V=OS/400 version,
R=OS/400 release number and M=modification number ex. SF99V3R1M0.
Steps:
To order a PTF:
1.
2.
3.
At the end of the ordering screens, you will be prompted to verify your company
contact information such as address, phone number, contact name etc. When all the
request information has been entered press the ENTER key.
4.
The order request is sent to IBM through ECS (Electronic Customer Support).
5.
Upon receipt IBM sends the requested PTFs back either through ECS or on media (tape
or CD-ROM) (for large changes in terms of data)
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Once you have been notified either through a message to the system operator that the fixes
have been received or a delivery from IBM you must load the PTFs onto your system.
Steps:
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Applying PTFs
Once you have loaded the fixes that have been received you must then apply the PTFs onto
your system.
Steps:
1.
2.
Once the PTFs are applied, you must IPL (Initial Program Loaded) the system,
enabling the changes to take affect and become permanent until the next release
version is applied to the system.
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(Printer output files are converted to ASCII text files when they are exported.)
To export an iSeries printer output file to your PC, follow these easy steps:
Double click the iSeries Operations Navigator icon located on your Desktop.
Expand System under My Connections (left panel) by clicking the "+" sign or double-click
My Connections and then select your connection option.
(If you have not already established a connection from your PC to the iSeries (AS/400),
you will be presented with a Sign-on to iSeries window where you will be expected to
enter your iSeries User ID and password.)
You may get a Windows sign-on screen that will need your ID and password.
(A list of printer output files will appear in the right panel of your screen.)
Using the drag-and-drop feature, drag the desired printer output file to your desktop.
(You can also right-click your desired printer output file and select Copy and
Paste the file to the location of your choice.)
Once the file is located on the PC desktop, follow the normal operations for attaching
a file to your email, printing the file or etc.
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1.
Send them an email with a link to your Qwik-Order website. (For Example:
http://66.179.164.71:?? Contact DMS for the complete link number)
2.
Clink on the link above and the Qwik-Order website comes up in their Internet Explorer
browser.
3.
Clink on File on the menu bar at the top left of the screen.
4.
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