Ever want to enter a command name but can't remember the proper spelling? The most common way to solve this problem is to press F4 on a blank command line. This presents you with the Major Command Groups menu, where you can select either option 1 (Select command by name), 2 (Verb commands), or 3 (Subject commands). Another way is to use the Select Command (SLTCMD) command with a partial command name followed by an asterisk. A friend recently pointed out another way: By entering a partial name on a command line followed by an asterisk, and then pressing Enter, the system will provide a list of commands from which you can make a selection. This involves even fewer keystrokes, so it's easier to use. Although this is a simple technique, it's very useful.
- Jim Walker and Clint Haley
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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