Interskill - Introduction to iSeries Programming Environment


Introduction to iSeries Programming Environment

Duration

4 - 5 hours

Overview

Audience

Personnel requiring an understanding of the iSeries programming environment. This course covers basic and more advanced concepts. It would also be helpful to personnel with programming experience who are new to the iSeries Programming Environment.

Prerequisites

Good knowledge of programming concepts and the iSeries operating system.

Objectives

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

Describe the Development Environment, including the user profile, libraries, library list, source files, and output queues.
Identify the concepts of, and use, Program Development Manager (PDM).

Course Content

Unit 1 INTRODUCTION TO iSERIES PROGRAMMING ENVIRONMENT PRETEST

Unit 2 INTRODUCTION TO iSeries PROGRAMMING ENVIRONMENT

The Development Environment
User Profile
Libraries and Library List
Source Files

Unit 3 INTRODUCTION TO iSeries PRINTING and DEVELOPMENT TOOLS

Output Queues
Development Tools
Compilers
SEU (Source Entry Utility)
SDA (Screen Design Aid)
QRY (Query)
DFU (Data File Utility)
PDM (Program Development Manager)

Unit 4 INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (PDM)

Work with the Major Areas of PDM.
Work with PDM Options
User-defined Options

Unit 5 USING PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (PDM)

Sign Onto the iSeries and Access PDM
Work with Libraries and User Defined Options
Work with Objects and Members, Using PDM