Now in its fourth edition, this book is a must have for every iSeries and i5 professional. This comprehensive, newly revised, 40-chapter book is perfect for novice and intermediate programmers as well as system administrators and operators. In a practical and straight-forward approach, the authors explain core iSeries and i5 concepts and show the reader--step by step--how to perform 40 essential iSeries functions including installation, troubleshooting, administration, operations, programming, Internet connectivity and many more. This book isn't only for novices. Tasks of all levels are included. From the Installation and Operations sections the reader will see the detailed steps for powering up and down, controlling the system console, and managing subsystems. There is an administration section that covers system values, printing, and PTF management. The system architecture section discusses libraries and library lists, files, and objects. Programming has its own section with chapters on DDS, CL, RPG, Java, and important IBM utilities. There is also a section on the Internet that covers the newer technologies. The fourth edition has had a complete update of all the chapters and adds a particularly rich set of new chapters as well. Topics like iSeries Navigator, WebSphere Application Server, SQL, Qshell, and performance are among the new chapters which will make this edition a good buy even for those who already own previous editions. The effective use of Control Language (CL) is a critical skill for anyone working with IBM's robust midrange eServer family (i5, iSeries, and AS/400). But why settle for just enough CL knowledge to get by? From the simplest task to the most complex process, CL is at the heart of your server. Become a CL guru and fully leverage the abilities of your system. All it takes is a little time, effort, and Complete CL, 4th Edition. Authors Ted Holt and Ernie Malaga present the latest version of a classic, bringing together all the basics of CL, plus the latest innovations in one thorough, well-organized, and easy-to-read package. In a clear, straightforward manner, the authors teach you how to write both simple and advanced CL programs, how to understand the strengths and limitations of CL, how to avoid common mistakes, and much, much more. With this book, you will master CL and extend the capabilities of your i5/iSeries. Programmers, operators, security officers, system administrators, or any IT professional working with OS/400 and i5/OS will benefit greatly by reading this book. When getting by isn't good enough, get Complete CL, 4th Edition. Complete CL, 4th Edition is fully updated to include the numerous enhancements to IBM's i5/OS, including a beefed-up compiler with new control structures, new data types, a new way to create documentation, a relaxation of old limits, and more. In this latest edition, you'll learn how to: - Code sophisticated looping techniques with the new control structures(SELECT, DOWHILE, DOUNTIL, and DOFOR) - Expand your coding capabilities with the new integer data types - Get beyond file processing limitations by learning how to process multiple files in a CL program - Utilize IBM's powerful APIs by learning to pass parameters to procedures by value - Use V5R3 control structures, variable types, and other enhancements - Plus, you'll develop the skills needed to: - Manipulate strings with built-in functions and operators - Code looping and decision structures - Make CL procedures communicate with users or with one another via messages - Use data queues and data areas - Understand and use overrides effectively - Process display and database files - Use APIs - Effectively use the QTEMP library - Understand and avoid the pitfalls of adopted authorities - Understand security issues - Develop a good CL coding style - Understand differences between OPM and ILE - Use CL in both batch and interactive processing - Compile CL programs and modules and bind modules into programs - Use the interactive debugger

Complete CL: The Definitive Control language Programming Guide

Computers & Technology

Hawkins, Ron

Holt, Ted

Forsythe, Kevin

Pence, Doug

Malaga, Ernie

Programming Languages

Mc Press

A must for every AS/400 Shop!  This comprehensive, 29-chapter   book is perfect for novice and intermediate programmers, as well as   system administrators and operators.  AS/400 Primer quickly gets you up   to speed on all areas of the AS/400.  Ernie Malaga not only explains   the core AS/400 concepts, but tells you, step by step, how to perform   all the essential AS/400 functions.  Increased understanding of the   AS/400 will boost productivity and put all personnel in your   organization on friendly terms with the computer.  Don't power up   without it!  You'll find the AS/400 Primer will be a learning tool and   a valuable reference for years to come.

AS/400 Primer: Fundamental Concepts and Training for Programmers, Administrators, and System Operators

Midrange Computing

With this book you can become a power programmer and write robust programs that solve problems and produce effective applications a business can depend on. Power CL gives you proven CL programming techniques from experienced pros that take you beyond the fundamentals to a more advanced level of programming.

Power CL : Advanced Control Language

Programming

Mc Pr Llc

Why settle for just enough CL knowledge to get by when you can truly master this important language? All it takes is a little time, a little effort, and Complete CL by Ernie Malaga and Ted Holt. This updated version of the 1992 classic brings the basics of CL together with the latest innovations to this mainstay programming language. Ted Holt has added a new chapter on ILE concepts, revised the chapter on debugging to teach the interactive debugger, and included the new date conversion enhancements. In addition, all chapters now address the change from OPM to ILE orientation. When you have completed this book, you will be able to: write simple and advanced CL programs, understand the strengths and limitations of the CL language,manipulate strings with built-in functions and operators, code looping and decision structures, make CL procedures communicate with one another via messages, make CL procedures communicate with users, use data queues and data areas, underst! and and use overrides effectively, process display and database files, use APIs, use the QTEMP library effectively, understand and avoid the pitfalls of adopted authorities, understand security issues, develop a good CL coding style, convert S/36 OCL and S/38 CL to native CL, understand differences between OPM and ILE, avoid common mistakes when writing CL, use CL in both batch and interactive processing, and compile CL programs and modules and bind modules into programs.

Complete CL: The Definitive Control Language Programming Guide

Ideal for AS/400 programmers, system administrators, and operators, this newly revised edition explains core AS/400 concepts and shows how to perform 30 essential functions, including installation, troubleshooting, administration, and programming. Topics cover RPG IV programming, new system values, ILE concepts, important new system security information, and running the AS/400 as an Internet server.

AS/400 Primer

Operating Systems