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Control and fix date format problems on AS/400 SQL
To avoid date format problems on the DB2 for iSQL interface, specify a date format that supports a four-digit year value with the DATFMT parameter in the SQL precompiled commands. Ask the Expert
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IBM DB2 Connect allows SQL data sharing
To union or join tables residing on different IBM i servers using SQL, IBM's DB2 Connect is needed. Ask the Expert
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RPG fetch statement coding to dynamically call unknown fields and data types
On the AS/400 in DB2 it may be necessary to make a RPG program that calls select statements with unknown data and fields. SQL Descriptor Area processing or SQL CLI can provide a solution to programmers in need. Ask the Expert
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Size limit of DB2 table in V6R1 on IBM i
The upper limit of a DB2 table on V6R1 remains unchanged from V5R4 at 1.7 TB. However, SQL can be used to create larger partitioned tables with IBM's DB2 Multisystem product. Each partition in this arrangement can store 1.7 TB. 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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Running source member SQL statements with RUNSQLSTM
The RUNSQLSTM command expects a semi-colon (;) at the end of each SQL statement. Ask the Expert
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Enabling IBM i to access Microsoft SQL server data
Microsoft SQL Server does not fully support the open group DRDA standard, and thus middleware is needed to enable the AS/400 to access Microsoft SQL server data. Ask the Expert
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Using SQL to search within a DB2 field on IBM i
By taking advantage of the Row_Number function introduced in IBM i's V5R4, you can process a range of values within a field. Ask the Expert
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Controlling a library list on a remote system
The key to determining the library list used for SQL statements executed in a remote SQL package is found in the configuration and description of the QRWTSRVR prestart jobs that are used by DRDA connections on the AS/400. Ask the Expert
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Selecting a PF with multiple members from SQL
The simplest technique for selecting a PF with multiple members on AS/400 from SQL is to create an alias. Ask the Expert