How to find out version of OS/400
How to find the version of OS/400 with out logon into the system? Like, if I dont have the System Id to logon, but I have the box…. How can I know it?
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| November 6, 2009 1:36 AM
OS/400, OS/400 version
How to find the version of OS/400 with out logon into the system? Like, if I dont have the System Id to logon, but I have the box…. How can I know it?
Iam unable to view graph details of Performance data for more than one day.
I use GO PERFORM to view by graph of the cpu usage etc during the day. Though i have configured the retention period for 15 days, i am able to view graph for data of the previous day only. Iam unable to view graph details of Performance data for data older than the previous days [...]
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| October 22, 2009 12:36 PM
AS/400 performance, OS/400
I use GO PERFORM to view by graph of the cpu usage etc during the day. Though i have configured the retention period for 15 days, i am able to view graph for data of the previous day only. Iam unable to view graph details of Performance data for data older than the previous days [...]
9117-MMA Performance
WE have recently installed a 9117 MMA p570 which has 11 partitions, 3 of which are iSeries. All disk is on DS6800. Our performance has gone backwards on the Production iSeries partition, runtimes blown out excessively though I have seen some batch jobs running faster. We have heard thru the grapevine tripling the memory gets better [...]
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| October 14, 2009 4:07 AM
9117-MMA, DS6800, OS/400, V5R4
WE have recently installed a 9117 MMA p570 which has 11 partitions, 3 of which are iSeries. All disk is on DS6800. Our performance has gone backwards on the Production iSeries partition, runtimes blown out excessively though I have seen some batch jobs running faster. We have heard thru the grapevine tripling the memory gets better [...]
AS/400 QUERY ; how can I calculate the month and year of 3 months ago in define result fields?
I am using an AS/400 query in which I need the month and year of 3 months ago based on today’s date. To get today’s date I use current(date) but I need to know the month/year 3 month ago and the month/year of previous month undepending which day of the current month it is. Is that possible? [...]
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| October 6, 2009 11:15 AM
AS/400 Query, OS/400, V5R3, V5R3M0
I am using an AS/400 query in which I need the month and year of 3 months ago based on today’s date. To get today’s date I use current(date) but I need to know the month/year 3 month ago and the month/year of previous month undepending which day of the current month it is. Is that possible? [...]
Damaged Object unable to remove
Hi anyone else come across this problem. I have a damaged object which is causing the full system save backup to skip whe whole library with the damaged object in. The library is a user one with a object type of DSPF Normaly a delete and create a damaged object fixes all, but I can not delete this one or do [...]
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| September 29, 2009 1:24 PM
IBM 810, OS/400, OS/400 Damaged Object
Hi anyone else come across this problem. I have a damaged object which is causing the full system save backup to skip whe whole library with the damaged object in. The library is a user one with a object type of DSPF Normaly a delete and create a damaged object fixes all, but I can not delete this one or do [...]
System Upgrade Path Software and Hardware
We have a 170 box running V5R1. Which upgrade path is doable and or the best. Upgrade 170 with V5R1 to 270 running V5R2 Upgrade 170 with V5R1 to 270 running V5R4 Upgrade 170 with V5R1 to 525 LPAR running V5R4
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| September 22, 2009 2:22 PM
AS/400, OS/400, OS400 Upgrade
We have a 170 box running V5R1. Which upgrade path is doable and or the best. Upgrade 170 with V5R1 to 270 running V5R2 Upgrade 170 with V5R1 to 270 running V5R4 Upgrade 170 with V5R1 to 525 LPAR running V5R4
Want to know the OS Installation date & Last OS Upgrade date..?
How can i trace the date when OS installed on my iSeries Server & When it is Last upgraded to newer version….?
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| October 12, 2009 7:44 AM
AS/400, IBM POWER6 server, OS/400, OS/400 Installation
How can i trace the date when OS installed on my iSeries Server & When it is Last upgraded to newer version….?
Access paths
What are Access paths/Recovery access paths in AS/400? Thanks in Advance.
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| August 18, 2009 3:13 PM
AS/400 Access Paths, OS/400
What are Access paths/Recovery access paths in AS/400? Thanks in Advance.
File Level Identifiers
If we save and restore SQL generated files which were created under an old OS/400 system software will the Format Level Identifier be changed and how does this affect the file?
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| July 12, 2011 2:08 PM
File Level Identifier, OS/400, SQL generated files
If we save and restore SQL generated files which were created under an old OS/400 system software will the Format Level Identifier be changed and how does this affect the file?
We are runing V5R1 OS400, how do I write to CSV file
We are trying to write a program that will take the output of a report, & put it on a CSV file. This file will the be sent via email to user(s). Please provide with steps to accomplish this including foldersetup, etc.
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| August 18, 2009 9:47 PM
AS/400 CSV, AS/400 import/export, CSV format, OS/400, V5R1, write csv file AS400
We are trying to write a program that will take the output of a report, & put it on a CSV file. This file will the be sent via email to user(s). Please provide with steps to accomplish this including foldersetup, etc.
Use of Function Keys on OS/400 Command line
Can I set up a function key to enable a command to be run from the AS400 command line
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| June 19, 2009 3:03 AM
OS/400, OS/400 command line, OS/400 function keys
Can I set up a function key to enable a command to be run from the AS400 command line
QAOSSS14B damaged object
During a recent full save prior to an OS upgrade, I noticed the object QAOSSS14B in QUSRSYS is damaged. Recovery is to delete and restore from backup. Problem, couldn’t find it on a backup. Any other recovery? Thanks in advance. Sam Kentopian
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| June 8, 2009 4:51 PM
OS/400, OS/400 Damaged Object, QAOSSS14B, QUSRSYS
During a recent full save prior to an OS upgrade, I noticed the object QAOSSS14B in QUSRSYS is damaged. Recovery is to delete and restore from backup. Problem, couldn’t find it on a backup. Any other recovery? Thanks in advance. Sam Kentopian
Program to process command
Is there a way to tell what program is processing a compiled command?
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| May 28, 2009 3:11 PM
AS/400 commands, COMMANDS, Compiled Command, OS/400, V5R4
Is there a way to tell what program is processing a compiled command?
Java on AS/400
Hi All,I want to know what is the best configuration of i5 system to run JAVA application such as M3 ERP.
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| June 3, 2009 11:01 AM
ERP, i5, Java, M3 ERP, OS/400
Hi All,I want to know what is the best configuration of i5 system to run JAVA application such as M3 ERP.
JAVA and i5
Hi All, I want to know what is the best configuration of i5 system to run JAVA application such as M3 ERP.
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| July 8, 2009 5:07 PM
ERP, i5, Java, OS/400
Hi All, I want to know what is the best configuration of i5 system to run JAVA application such as M3 ERP.
Display Query for OS/400 SQL script
Is it possible to view the SQL that is generated by a query created in Query for OS/400. I have the query defined as I want it and would now like to give the SQL script to my development team to use in automating reports by accessing the database directly.
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| May 19, 2009 3:15 PM
OS/400, OS/400 Query, Query for OS/400, SQL scripts
Is it possible to view the SQL that is generated by a query created in Query for OS/400. I have the query defined as I want it and would now like to give the SQL script to my development team to use in automating reports by accessing the database directly.
AS400 Disk space
AS400 Disk space I’ve just inherited the responsibility for a couple of old AS400 (model 510, OS V4R5) which are out of support and although I spent many years supporting AS400 I’ve not touched them in the last 6 years and I have a little problem with them. The problem is the system ASP is [...]
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| July 28, 2009 12:31 PM
AS/400, AS/400 jobs, AS/400 storage, OS/400, PRTDSKINF, RCLSTG
AS400 Disk space I’ve just inherited the responsibility for a couple of old AS400 (model 510, OS V4R5) which are out of support and although I spent many years supporting AS400 I’ve not touched them in the last 6 years and I have a little problem with them. The problem is the system ASP is [...]
AS400 FOLDERS
I Would like to know the phisical stores of as400 folders, I thougth folders were found on QDLS library on previous OS400
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| April 15, 2009 2:00 PM
AS/400 Folders, AS/400 storage, OS/400, QDLS
I Would like to know the phisical stores of as400 folders, I thougth folders were found on QDLS library on previous OS400
Create text file to OS400 folder by using Microsoft SQL Server 2005
Hi All, Do u have any idea to create text file to the OS400 folder by using MS SQL Server 2005? currently i had map drive with OS400 folder in server. i only can create text file at local server by using Ms SQL Server 2005. No idea to create text file at OS400 folder. [...]
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| March 31, 2009 8:40 AM
AS/400 Text File, OS/400, SQL Server 2005
Hi All, Do u have any idea to create text file to the OS400 folder by using MS SQL Server 2005? currently i had map drive with OS400 folder in server. i only can create text file at local server by using Ms SQL Server 2005. No idea to create text file at OS400 folder. [...]
OS 400 upgradation steps
Can anyone refer me a book where I will be able to read about PTFs and OS upgradation steps.It is just for learning purpose.
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| March 27, 2009 3:53 PM
OS/400, OS/400 Installation, OS/400 Upgrades, PTFs
Can anyone refer me a book where I will be able to read about PTFs and OS upgradation steps.It is just for learning purpose.





