IBM AS/400e, User Handbook Manual

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Operating System/400, 5769-SS1
Operating System/400, 5769-SS1
The AS/400 operating system, OS/400, is architected as a single entity . This means that
facilities such as relational database, communications and networking capabilities, online
help, and much more, are fully integrated into the operating system and the machine. The
user communicates with all components of OS/400 using a single command language
Control Language (CL).
The computing industry is moving rapidly toward a network-centric world made up of global
networks. Version 4 of the AS/400 software contains many significant enhancements to the
AS/400 capability in this area. The newest release, V4R5, builds on this to make the AS/400
system a key player in this vibrant and vital area. These enhancements to the AS/400
capabilities as a network-centric system are described in this chapter. Associated licensed
programs and enhancements are described in the following chapters.
For the AS/400e servers , which include Models 270, 170, 820, 720, 830, 730, 840, 740, 600,
620, 640, 650, S10, S20, S30, S40, 250, SB1, SB3 and the Dedicated Servers for Domino,
with Version 4, the system price includes OS/400 at no additional charge. OS/400 user
charges have been eliminated.
Version 4 of OS/400 runs on all AS/400 models with PowerPC processors . These are the
9401 Model 150; the 9402 Models 400, 40S, 436, and packages based on the 400 and 40S;
and the 9406 Models 170, 500, 510, 530, 50S, 53S, 600, 620, 640, 650, S10, S20, S30, S40,
SB1, and the 170 Dedicated Server for Domino. Version 4 of OS/400 does not run on earlier
models of the AS/400 system based on
IMPI processors (CISC models). These include the
Bxx, Cxx, Dxx, Exx, Fxx, 100, 135, 140, 2xx, and 3xx models.
OS/400 Version 4 is delivered only on CD-ROM to speed loading and to reduce the risk of
media errors. Manuals are also delivered in softcopy form on CD-ROM.
Operating System/400 Capabilities
OS/400 is designed to be comprehensive and scalable. Some of its features are described in
this section. They help to make OS/400 the most complete operating system on the market
today.
• Ease of installation and use
New AS/400 systems can be delivered with OS/400 (and sometimes Business Partner
software as well) fully installed. System-supplied menus are provided so that the system
can be set up by someone unfamiliar with the control language. Fastpath commands exist
for those who are familiar. Local devices can be automatically configured.
The online help text is context sensitive and can be browsed through an index search
facility where the user requests help text in their own words. A Copy Screen Image