One of the most significant changes in V3R1 is the Integrated File System (IFS). Before V3R1, objects on the AS/400 were seen from the perspective of libraries or Document Library Objects (DLOs). With the IFS, there are several different ways to store and access objects using five file systems:
? The "root" file system supports hierarchical directories with characteristics of the DOS and OS/2 file systems.
? The QSYS.LIB file system supports the AS/400 library structure.
? The QDLS file system is used for document library objects. It supports a hierarchical structure of documents within folders.
? The QLANSrv file system has a directory structure and supports the LAN Server/400 licensed program.
? The QOpenSys file system supports a directory structure that provides compatibility with UNIX systems.
The IFS acts like an umbrella over all of these file systems. It provides a means for accessing objects in any file system.
Use the SAV command to save objects in directories and the RST command to restore them. You can also use the SAV and RST commands for objects in any file system. Options 21 and 23 on the SAVE menu also save objects in directories.
? Steve Bisel
Business users want new applications now. Market and regulatory pressures require faster application updates and delivery into production. Your IBM i developers may be approaching retirement, and you see no sure way to fill their positions with experienced developers. In addition, you may be caught between maintaining your existing applications and the uncertainty of moving to something new.
IT managers hoping to find new IBM i talent are discovering that the pool of experienced RPG programmers and operators or administrators with intimate knowledge of the operating system and the applications that run on it is small. This begs the question: How will you manage the platform that supports such a big part of your business? This guide offers strategies and software suggestions to help you plan IT staffing and resources and smooth the transition after your AS/400 talent retires. Read on to learn:
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