Ressources for IBM i

general documentation

• The old "AS/400 Handbuch" - german beginners guide
  This is the old beginners guide i started writing in 2001 in german language - so most of the contents is some outdated, but still valid. Use this as a starting point get to know the system.
  This document will be revised for new operating system versions and recreated in english language soon!
  click to read/download

useful web links

• Dani's IBMi blog
  Very useful blog from an IBM i beginner for IBM i beginners.
  Read here: ibmi.thiez.com
• RPGPGM.COM
  Great page with lots of information for newbies and advanced programmers.
  Check it out: RPGPGM.COM
• ILEditor
  Liam Allan really put a lot of work into this great editor for ILE programmers. Running on Windows. Get your copy at worksofbarry.com/ileditor

administrative tasks for your own IBM i

• check your PTF levels using SQL
  If your IBM i has connectivity to the internet, and your job CCSID is other than 65535, you can use the following SQL to check if your PTF groups are up to date:
  SELECT * FROM systools.group_ptf_currency
  You will see a list of PTF groups with information about new level available.