AS/400 Trainer

JD

Week Topics Subtopics Learning Outcomes 1 AS/400 Background and Introduction History, evolution, features, architecture, RDBMS, OS, storage hierarchy, file system Understand and apply features of AS/400, client server technology, multi-user environment S/36 Environment Introduction About S/36 environment, key terminologies, application development tools and languages used, why it is still in use, coexistence of S/36 with new versions of OS Understanding the legacy of Client's earlier mid-range servers and its usage in running the critical applications even today File System File types, native file system, stream files, Integrated File System Understand and apply file system objects, different file types User Interface Navigation, Command syntax, function keys, system request menu Navigate the Client i interface using command syntax, function keys, menus, and the system request menu independently. System Navigation Emulator session, logging into the server, basic system navigation using frequently used menus used by the programmers and the end users, important features of each screen type Understand the flow of using the AS/400 server from logging in to logging off. Understanding the usage of the important menus and screens Objects & Messages Object-based architecture, object types, system libraries, user libraries, communicating through messages, message file, message structure, queues, monitoring Create objects of various types, create libraries, allocate objects, communicate through messages Utilities & Security Intro to utilities, SEU, DFU, QUERY/400, SQL/400, FTP, security levels, security management, authorities Understand and apply various utilities, understand security levels and authority levels, authority commands Data Management & Device Files File types, DB2 concepts/fundamentals, integrated database system, RDBMS concepts, SDA, fields, DDS Understand file types, data management, error messages, keyword entries Reports Intro to Report, LayoutUtility, printer devicedescription, printer output, queues, DDS Navigate the Client i interface using command syntax, function keys, menus, and the system request menu independently. 2| Supercharge Your Future with Talent, Technology & Training. Copyright © 2024 Pyramid Consulting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. AS/400 Development –Weeks 2-3 Week Topics Subtopics Learning Outcomes 2 Database DB/400 concepts, architecture, physical files, logical files, CRUD, joins, additional commands Understand DB/400 architecture and perform CRUD operations across physical and logical files using joins and commands.. QUERY/400 Record selection, omission, constraints, access paths Use QUERY/400 to select, omit, and filter records using constraints and access paths. SQL/400 Interactive SQL, schema objects, tables, views, indexing, functions, groups, variables, embedded SQL, SQL and IFS communication for XML and JSON Write and execute SQL/400 queries using schema objects, embedded SQL, functions, and IFS integration for XML and JSON. Integrated File System Working with IFS, copying members and PF data, CPYTO, CPYFRM with PDF, CSV, etc., data queue, data area Work with IFS to copy and convert member and file data across formats including PDF and CSV. Jobs Job description and queue, batch jobs, spool files, job logs, how to view the jobs in error and respond to messages, understanding different job states Manage job descriptions, queues, batch jobs, spool files, and job logs on Client I, monitor for jobs and respond to messages 3 Control Language Command syntax, parameters, Control Language program, data areas, variables, expressions, message handling Write CL programs using commands, variables, expressions, data areas, and message handling to control job flow. RPG IV/RPG LE RPG versions, Source Entry Utility, compiling, debugging, specifications Write, compile, and debug RPG IV/RPGLE programs using SEU and standard program specifications. RPG IV/RPG LE (Data Formats & Structures) Data field formats, data structures constants, arrays, tables Define and use data field formats, data structures, constants, arrays, and tables in RPG programs. RPG IV/RPG LE (Op Codes) Operation codes (arithmetic, move, compare, declarative, etc.) Apply RPG operation codes for arithmetic, compare, move and declarative operations within program logic. 3| Supercharge Your Future with Talent, Technology & Training. Copyright © 2024 Pyramid Consulting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. AS/400 Development –Weeks 4-6 Week Topics Subtopics Learning Outcomes 4 RPG IV/RPG LE (Indicators & Inter-program Communication) Overflow, record-identifying, control, etc. and Non-RPG indicators, CALL/RETURN, PLIST, PARM, EVAL, RETRN Use RPG indicators and inter-program communication commands including CALL, RETURN, PLIST, PARM, and EVAL. RPG IV/RPG LE (File Operations) DISK files, WORKSTN files, PRINTER files, SPECIAL files, file specifications Read, write, and process DISK, WORKSTN, PRINTER, and SPECIAL files using RPG file specifications. Free Format RPG Intro, features, keywords, functions Write modern free-format RPG using updated syntax, keywords, and functions compared to fixed-format. Subfiles Intro and concepts, types (elastic, non-elastic, expendable), drop and fold, keywords Design and program RPG subfiles across elastic, non-elastic, and expandable types using drop, fold, and keywords. 5 ILE Concepts & Service Programs Intro to Integrated Language Environment, ILE PGM objects, building and binding modules, NOMAIN, UPDPGM Build and bind ILE modules and service programs using NOMAIN, UPDPGM, and binder language exports. COBOL Intro Overview of COBOL/400, language structure, words, arithmetic expressions Understand COBOL/400 language structure including divisions, reserved words, and arithmetic expressions. COBOL (continued) Data types, conditional logic, loops, tables, file handling, error handling Define data types and implement conditional logic, loops, tables, file handling, and error handling in COBOL. 6 COBOL (continued) Calling another program, real-time programming, embedded SQL, screen handling Call external programs and implement embedded SQL and screen handling in real-world COBOL applications. Unfamiliar RPG Code Reading fixed format and free format, recognizing patterns, tracing data flow, map dependencies Navigate and trace unfamiliar RPG codebases by reading fixed and free-format code and mapping dependencies. Debugging STRDBG, setting breakpoints, watching variables, job logs, spool file analysis, runtime errors Debug RPG and COBOL programs using STRDBG, breakpoints, job logs, and spool file analysis. 4| Supercharge Your Future with Talent, Technology & Training. Copyright © 2024 Pyramid Consulting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. AS/400 Development –Weeks 7-8 Week Topics Subtopics Learning Outcomes 7 Incident Management Incident lifecycle, writing tickets, JIRA basics, Agile/Scrum Log and manage incidents through their full lifecycle using JIRA within an Agile/Scrum team environment. Technical Documentation Documenting an RPG program, writing a KM article, inline commentary Document RPG programs and write clear KM articles and inline comments for support and handover purposes. APIs Intro and understanding APIs, implementation, converting existing programs Understand, implement, and convert existing AS/400 programs to APIs for modern integration. Additional Development Frameworks Synon/2E, Lansa, Visual Recognize and understand the purpose and context of Synon/2E, LANSA, and Visual LANSA on Client i. 8 Tools Analysis tools, ISVs, other development tools Use Client i analysis and development tools including key ISV solutions for code and system management. Additional Topics Performance, DevOps, Modernization, Client i roadmap Understand Client i performance management, DevOps practices, modernization options, and the platform's future roadmap. Capstone Project Analysis, triage, log, implement, document, handover Analyze an unfamiliar codebase, triage and resolve issues, and produce full documentation and a handover package