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PC/Windows connectivity: Top 10 expert Q&As
Shahar Mor, iSeries/i5 PC/Windows connectivity expert, has been answering Search400.com's member questions for more than five years. Shahar has seen many of the same issues and concerns asked again and again. Therefore, we've compiled the top 10 ques... Learning Guide
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How to: Transfer unlimited data to Excel from AS/400
Using the data transfer from iSeries utility in Client Access allows you to transfer data from the AS/400 to Excel. By setting up the worksheet type and optional setting for Excel to start a new worksheet you can avoid running out of room on a single... News | 11 Sep 2008
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Connecting multiple iSeries systems through DDM
Working with databases over multiple iSeries systems can be simple when remotely connecting logical partitions with distributed data management (DDM). Tip
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Tracking remote access users on System i
As remote access through FTP or iSeries Access becomes the standard, the system history log and exit point solutions are two options for tracking users on the AS/400. Tip
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Controlling remote access on your IBM i
To control remote access via network connections on the AS/400, the most secure solution is implementation of the exit point controls in the operating system. The server controls serve as gatekeepers to your iSeries, checking IP addresses of remote c... Tip
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How to make secure iSeries connections
iSeries programming expert Andrew Borts discusses how to make secure connections to your iSeries with the SSL Telnet, VPN Tunnel or even a handheld portable device when on the road. Tip
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Take control of your iSeries network security -- Part 2
In his previous tip, Rich Loeber told you how to use the Job Action network attribute to help control network security. This week he shows you how Client Request Access and DDM Request Access control PC access and remote access to your iSeries. Tip
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How to use NETSTAT to troubleshoot your iSeries network connections
Do you want to monitor remote users' access to your iSeries? With the Network Status command (NETSTAT) you can check on TCP/IP connections, see how many bytes are going in and out, as well as determine which IP address a device is connected to. In th... Tip
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Send "job done" message to a phone
Even today, when most things are automated, there are still times when a series of long batch jobs must be run manually and sequentially. If there is a long job running, with manual steps between jobs, it's nice if the iSeries can "page" you when a b... Tip
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How to diagnose iSeries Access connection problems -- Part 2
When last we heard from Andrew Borts he was trying to figure out why his iSeries Access connection kept dropping. After many checks, tests and updates, he was still stumped and ended up turning to his network administrators for help. Find out what th... Tip
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How to diagnose iSeries Access connection problems -- Part I
What do you do when your laptop won't keep its connection to your iSeries? Andrew Borts walks you through some steps you can take to figure out what the problem is. Tip
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Top five tips for improving network performance
Here are five things you can try to improve network performance without buying new hardware. Tip
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Remove character limits from domain or users on RMTUSER
Use the STRPCCMD command or install advanced rexec daemon to allow more characters for a domain/user on a PC network. Ask the Expert
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Use a virtual directory to move a .bmp file from the IFS to a remote server to run a software packag
If a file needs to be moved quickly from the IFS to another server (Windows or a different AS/400 server) you can create a vitual directory. Ask the Expert
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Displaying an image from the AS/400 on a PC, troubleshooting
If an image from the AS/400 does not display on a PC using STRPCCMD, you may need to check to make sure the PC is connected to the iSeries. If it is not, make sure that NetServer is working. If it is, but you can't see the directory QDLS, you need to... Ask the Expert
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Running a job on the iSeries after it has been transferred to a PC
The REXEC command on a PC or the RMTCMD within iSeries Access allows you to call a program on the iSeries from a Windows PC. Ask the Expert
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SQL7008 error in iSeries Access and journals
SQL7008 error in iSeries Access is most frequently caused by trying to update a file that is not journaled or when a user lacks authority to the journal. Ask the Expert
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Telnet connection repeatedly closes
If a Telnet connection to the AS/400 keeps closing, the keep-alive settings may need to be set to lower time limits. Ask the Expert
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Users unable to sign off of AS/400
When Windows users use option 90 to sign off of AS/400 and they are automatically reconnected, this can be a problem. This can be altered by setting the ENDCNN to *yes. Ask the Expert
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User authorities required to run a proceedure on another platform
If a program automatically transfers a file from Windows to AS/400 and then runs the program on the AS/400, certain user authorities must be given in order for the program to run. Ask the Expert
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User authorities for running a remote procedure on the AS/400
Running a procedure on another platorm and transferring a file and running a remote command on the AS/400 requires specific user authorities. These don't need to be Admin settings, but certain authorities must be available to make it work. Ask the Expert
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Users not recognized on iSeries when logged in from Windows 2000
The iSeries Navigator properties control how Windows logs into the Windows server. If the user in Windows is not known to the iSeries (i.e does not exist ) you get an error. Change the properties in iSeries Navigator to use another form of user signo... Ask the Expert
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Connecting multiple iSeries systems through DDM
Working with databases over multiple iSeries systems can be simple when remotely connecting logical partitions with distributed data management (DDM). Tip
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Tracking remote access users on System i
As remote access through FTP or iSeries Access becomes the standard, the system history log and exit point solutions are two options for tracking users on the AS/400. Tip
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Controlling remote access on your IBM i
To control remote access via network connections on the AS/400, the most secure solution is implementation of the exit point controls in the operating system. The server controls serve as gatekeepers to your iSeries, checking IP addresses of remote c... Tip
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Remove character limits from domain or users on RMTUSER
Use the STRPCCMD command or install advanced rexec daemon to allow more characters for a domain/user on a PC network. Ask the Expert
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Use a virtual directory to move a .bmp file from the IFS to a remote server to run a software packag
If a file needs to be moved quickly from the IFS to another server (Windows or a different AS/400 server) you can create a vitual directory. Ask the Expert
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Displaying an image from the AS/400 on a PC, troubleshooting
If an image from the AS/400 does not display on a PC using STRPCCMD, you may need to check to make sure the PC is connected to the iSeries. If it is not, make sure that NetServer is working. If it is, but you can't see the directory QDLS, you need to... Ask the Expert
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Running a job on the iSeries after it has been transferred to a PC
The REXEC command on a PC or the RMTCMD within iSeries Access allows you to call a program on the iSeries from a Windows PC. Ask the Expert
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SQL7008 error in iSeries Access and journals
SQL7008 error in iSeries Access is most frequently caused by trying to update a file that is not journaled or when a user lacks authority to the journal. Ask the Expert
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Telnet connection repeatedly closes
If a Telnet connection to the AS/400 keeps closing, the keep-alive settings may need to be set to lower time limits. Ask the Expert
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Users unable to sign off of AS/400
When Windows users use option 90 to sign off of AS/400 and they are automatically reconnected, this can be a problem. This can be altered by setting the ENDCNN to *yes. Ask the Expert
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