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i5 error messages: What you need to know
We've compiled a list of resources for iSeries error messages that you can browse through quickly to find a possible solution to your error. If you've come across an error message that is not listed, we have iSeries experts on hand to help you tackle... Fast Lookup
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Fast guide to improving iSeries performance
When your iSeries' performance drops off, productivity for everyone who works on the server also takes a hit. Follow these tips and resources to improve performance problems and learn how to monitor your systems so you can prevent issues in the futur... Fast Lookup
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Catholic Charities keeps track of homeless with iSeries
The Twin Cities' chapter of Catholic Charities runs its IT department with a handful of iSeries servers that helps it feed the hungry and provide shelter for the homeless. Article | 27 Jun 2006
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IBM races for clock speed
IBM offered a sneak peak of its server Power6 chips, slated for release in 2007. IBM is touting gains in clock speed, but experts question whether clock speed matters. Article | 23 Feb 2006
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Readers respond to Fast400 settlement
Recently, Search400.com asked readers what they thought about the Fast400 saga. No one seemed in favor of the CFINT governor, some were leery of the performance boosting software's business legitimacy. Article | 30 Nov 2005
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Fast guide to common iSeries error messages
We've compiled a list of resources for iSeries error messages that you can browse through quickly to find a possible solution to your error. If you've come across an error message that is not listed, we have iSeries experts on hand to help you tackle... Article | 01 Aug 2004
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iSeries freeware/shareware library
Who says there's no such thing as free lunch? Here are a number of useful tools that can be used as is or customized to fit your needs. Check them out and see if any are good for your shop. Article | 18 Jul 2004
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Check and recover damaged objects
Check and recover damaged objects Article | 12 Mar 2002
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Database drivers on the i: MySQL vs. IBM Toolbox
Which reads data from i faster: MySQL or IBM Toolbox drivers? Joe Pluta put the drivers to the test in both an AS/400 and a Windows environment. The conclusion: MySQL over its own database performs roughly as well as IBM's Java Toolbox over DB2 data,... Tip
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Performance tuning for IBM i: The basics and beyond
Raymond Johnson answers five reader-submitted questions about performance tuning on the AS/400. Some quick tips and tricks for performance tuning are provided. Tip
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Dynamic memory in V5: Harness the power -- part 5: New built-in function simplifies dynamic array ha
According to iSeries (AS/400) systems management expert Ron Turull, a new built-in function (BIF) added to Integrated Language Environment (ILE) RPG in V5R3 is essential when using dynamic arrays. The new built-in function is %SubArr (sub-array) and ... Tip
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Clean up programs and procedures to increase data and application integrity -- part 3
Here's the information you should know before employing clean-up procedures in your applications. Tip
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Clean up programs and procedures to increase data and application integrity -- part 2
In part 1 we discussed some differences between ILE and OPM in the way programs can be cleaned up. We also were introduced to the CEERTX API (Register Call Stack Entry Termination User Exit Procedure). In this installment, we'll see this API in actio... Tip
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Expiration of disk controller card batteries in V5R3
Expiration of disk controller card batteries in V5R3 Tip
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Tuning the auto-tuner
The automatic performance adjustment on the iSeries can help you keep your system in step with workload changes. But if your workload changes very quickly, the auto-tuner may need some help from you. Dan Reusche shows you what you can do to assist it... Tip
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Populating system stats
Program TJ8953R populates file TJ8953D with the same information that can be viewed with the WRKSYSSTS command using IBM's API QWCRSSTS. Tip
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A quick way to parse spooled text files in Excel
If you want to parse spooled file rows, Excel has a tool that makes the job a snap. Tip
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Writing to a file from CL -- revisited
Are you writing from a CL program? This tip writer explains how you can speed up the process. Tip
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Will overloaded discs impact iSeries performance?
With the AS/400, use the performance tools to collect data during a busy part of the day and then analyze it to see if your disk performance is impacting overall system performance. Ask the Expert
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Extend storage capacity on an IBM i without negatively effecting system performance
After extending storage capacity on an IBM 520, the system performance depends on the workload amount and should not be affected negatively as long as the system has a good controller with lots of free space. Ask the Expert
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What is the relationship between QZDAOSINIT jobs and QDBSRVnn tasks?
One Search400.com member writes, "What is the relationship between QZDAOSINIT jobs and QDBSRVnn tasks?" Systems managment expert Dan Reusche responds. Ask the Expert
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System shutting down after cleanup
One Search400.com member writes, "Recently our 9406 - 170 2290 has been shutting off after the cleanup. Unfortunately, I can't pinpoint the exact time. Any ideas as to what is causing this to happen?" Ask the Expert
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Performance degradation
One Search400.com member writes, "If the cache battery failed for the iSeries system (RAID5), is the system performance degraded?" Systems management expert Rich Belles says yes. Ask the Expert
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Determining the speed of an Ethernet card
One Search400.com user writes, "How can I determine the speed of an Ethernet card on the iSeries?" Systems management expert Rich Belles shares his method. Ask the Expert
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Setting the font size for reports
I need to set the font size to Arial 13 in my reports (PRTF). How can I do this? Ask the Expert
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How to remedy spike in CPU percentage
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Making sense of temporary addresses usage
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What is eating up my CPU?
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Will overloaded discs impact iSeries performance?
With the AS/400, use the performance tools to collect data during a busy part of the day and then analyze it to see if your disk performance is impacting overall system performance. Ask the Expert
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Extend storage capacity on an IBM i without negatively effecting system performance
After extending storage capacity on an IBM 520, the system performance depends on the workload amount and should not be affected negatively as long as the system has a good controller with lots of free space. Ask the Expert
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Database drivers on the i: MySQL vs. IBM Toolbox
Which reads data from i faster: MySQL or IBM Toolbox drivers? Joe Pluta put the drivers to the test in both an AS/400 and a Windows environment. The conclusion: MySQL over its own database performs roughly as well as IBM's Java Toolbox over DB2 data,... Tip
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Performance tuning for IBM i: The basics and beyond
Raymond Johnson answers five reader-submitted questions about performance tuning on the AS/400. Some quick tips and tricks for performance tuning are provided. Tip
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Dynamic memory in V5: Harness the power -- part 5: New built-in function simplifies dynamic array ha
According to iSeries (AS/400) systems management expert Ron Turull, a new built-in function (BIF) added to Integrated Language Environment (ILE) RPG in V5R3 is essential when using dynamic arrays. The new built-in function is %SubArr (sub-array) and ... Tip
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Clean up programs and procedures to increase data and application integrity -- part 3
Here's the information you should know before employing clean-up procedures in your applications. Tip
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Catholic Charities keeps track of homeless with iSeries
The Twin Cities' chapter of Catholic Charities runs its IT department with a handful of iSeries servers that helps it feed the hungry and provide shelter for the homeless. Article
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Clean up programs and procedures to increase data and application integrity -- part 2
In part 1 we discussed some differences between ILE and OPM in the way programs can be cleaned up. We also were introduced to the CEERTX API (Register Call Stack Entry Termination User Exit Procedure). In this installment, we'll see this API in actio... Tip
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Expiration of disk controller card batteries in V5R3
Expiration of disk controller card batteries in V5R3 Tip
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i5 error messages: What you need to know
We've compiled a list of resources for iSeries error messages that you can browse through quickly to find a possible solution to your error. If you've come across an error message that is not listed, we have iSeries experts on hand to help you tackle... Fast Lookup
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