DMS AS/400 User manual
AS/400 User Guide
Version 1.0
Updated October 13, 2003
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Table Of Contents
AS/400 User Guide......................................................................................................1
AS/400 User Guide ...................................................................................................1
General Concepts .....................................................................................................2
Computer Basics....................................................................................................2
AS/400 Operating System.......................................................................................3
Keyboard Basics ....................................................................................................4
AS/400 Help..........................................................................................................6
Screen Layout .......................................................................................................7
Command Language (CL)........................................................................................8
AS/400 Primary Menus............................................................................................ 12
OS/400 Main Menu............................................................................................... 12
User Tasks.......................................................................................................... 13
Office Tasks ........................................................................................................ 14
General System Tasks .......................................................................................... 15
Files, Libraries and Folders .................................................................................... 16
Communications.................................................................................................. 17
Define or Change the System ................................................................................ 18
Problem Handling................................................................................................. 19
Go To Menu ........................................................................................................ 20
Information Assistant Options................................................................................ 23
Client Access/400 Tasks........................................................................................ 24
Daily Operational Tasks........................................................................................... 25
New User Setup................................................................................................... 25
Maintaining User Profiles....................................................................................... 28
Signing Onto the System ...................................................................................... 29
System Status..................................................................................................... 30
Messages............................................................................................................ 31
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
Powering the System On....................................................................................... 77
Powering the System Off....................................................................................... 79
System Cleanup................................................................................................... 82
Tape Drive.......................................................................................................... 84
IBM Program Temporary Fixes ............................................................................... 85
How to email documents from your DMS iSeries.......................................................... 89
How to create a Desktop Icon for Qwik-Order ............................................................. 90
AS/400 User Guide
AS/400 User Guide
AS/400 User Guide
The AS/400 user guide is an overview of the basic operational functions to run an AS/400
computer system. The guide supports the IBM documentation shipped with the computer.
Where information may conflict with the IBM documentation, this document will defer to the
authority of the IBM documentation.
Users of the guide include individuals responsible for the day-to-day operations of the system.
The document covers the basics of:
Screen layouts
Starting and stopping the system
Daily operational tasks such as working with jobs and spooled files
Printer, display and tape management
Communications
System backups
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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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AS/400 Operating System
The OS/400 Operating System provides the tools you will use to run the AS/400 hardware
System. It allows you to run multiple jobs regardless of any other programs running at the
same time.
The major functions of the OS/400 program are:
Control Language is the set of commands used to talk with the computer.
Data Management allows the user to define and use data files.
Work Management controls many jobs, including jobs run by a single user and jobs run
by other users.
Programmer Services provide support for online program development and testing.
System Operator Services provide a menu for easy access to frequently used operator
functions.
Communication Support allow AS/400 System to communicate with other types of
systems as well as other AS/400 Systems.
Security protects the data.
PC Support allows personal computers to be attached to AS/400 as programmable
workstations.
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Keyboard Basics
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 Used as Enter key (unless re-programmed to another key). See Enter.
Enter Data entered is accepted or requested action processed
Home Positions cursor on first enterable field
Tab Moves cursor to next enterable field
Page Down Show more information when a plus "+" shown beside field
Page Up Shown previous information after Page Down is executed
F1 Help
F3 - Exit Help
- Return to Main Menu
F4 Prompt for additional parameters when a command is entered on the
command line
F9 Returns last command entered on command line
F12 Cancel action and return to previous menu
Function
Keys (F1 -
F24) As defined at bottom of screen
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Initial Screen Entry
A cursor will be positioned at the beginning of a field for input on the display screen. This is
normally the first field where data is entered. Data typed on the keyboard is entered in the
field where the cursor is located.
Positioning Cursor
Use mouse to position cursor and press left mouse button.
Pressing arrow keys positions cursor left, right, up or down.
Pressing backspace key moves cursor left one space and erases data. Use when cursor is
immediately following the data to be corrected.
Pressing tab key moves cursor to next enterable field.
Pressing shift key then pressing Tab key moves cursor to previous enterable field.
Pressing delete key caused the next character to be deleted and all characters to move
left one space. Use when cursor is immediately prior to the mistake to be corrected.
When keyboard locks up or other mistakes are made, try the ESC (or Attn), F1 (or Help) to
clear the error.
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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 Language (CL)
CL commands are “short cuts” to either menus or AS/400 functions. They are entered from
the Selection or Command line and executed when the ENTER key is pressed.
Example: "WRKSPLF" and Selection number “5” yields the same result.
Control Language Command names consist of Verb and Subject abbreviations.
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Command Description Verb Subject
DSPMSG
Display message DSP MSG
WRKSPLF Work with spool file WRK SPLF
WRKUSRJOB Work with User jobs WRK USRJOB
Common CL Verb and Subject Abbreviations
Verb Description Subject Description
ADD Add CMD Command
CHG Change DEV Device
CLR Clear DEVD Device
Description
CPY Copy DKT Diskette
CRT Create DOC Document
DLT Delete F File
DSP Display FLR Folder
END End HDW Hardware
HLD Hold INF Information
INZ Initialize JOB Job
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Verb Description Subject Description
MOV Move JOBD Job Description
PRT Print JOBQ Job Queue
RLS Release L 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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Verb Description Subject Description
USRPRF User Profile
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AS/400 Primary Menus
OS/400 Main Menu
Purpose: Primary screen used for selecting a general task.
Audience: System Operator
Navigation: Go Main in command line
Comments:
Screen
Sample:
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User Tasks
Purpose: Displays options for working with tasks, functions or jobs related to sign-
on session.
Audience: Systems Operator
Navigation: Option 1 from Main Menu
Comments:
Screen
Sample:
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Office Tasks
Purpose: Displays options that facilitate productivity functions, including file
transfers, granting permissions to users, queries and working with users'
documents and files.
Audience: Systems Operator
Navigation: Option 2 from the Main Operations Menu
Comments:
Screen
Sample:
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