OPS400 - AS/400 Operations

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Last revision date 2023-10-02 00:46:02.775
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Subject Title
AS/400 Operations

Subject Description
This subject provides an introduction to the AS/400 architecture and user interface. Topics include 5250 emulation; IBM's PC support and Client Access/400; file transfers between two AS/400's or between an AS/400 and a PC; the ability to use PC printers as AS/400 printers; storing PC data with shared folders and the integrated file system; file and database serving; CL commands; Working with Jobs; Device configuration; AS/400 security; backup and recovery; release updates and applying PTF's; and system maintenance and monitoring performance.

Credit Status
1 Credit for CNS/CTY Diploma Program

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

1. Use the Query tool

2. Set security for AS/400 objects

3. Transfer files between a PC and AS/400 using a number of different interfaces

4. Transfer libraries and objects between two AS/400's using a Save File

5. Describe line, controller and device descriptions

6. Indicate the uses of Control Language and understand the basic construction and syntax of CL commands

7. Describe job processing, sequencing and message handling

8. Describe the basic AS/400 architecture

9. Describe the procedures to IPL the system and power down the system

10. Navigate successfully through AS/400 help features to solve problems

11. Describe the PTF menu function and the CUMe package and use commands to load and apply PTF's and remove PTF's

12. Use the Program Development Tools such as SEU, DFU and PDM

13. Use the GUI tool

14. Install AS/400 Client Access software on a PC and configure Client Access features for specific configurations including 5250 emulation, ODBC data sources, printers, network drives/folders, mail, data transfer etc.

15. Describe the procedural steps to backup and restore of system objects

Academic Integrity
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Please visit the Academic Integrity website http://open2.senecac.on.ca/sites/academic-integrity/for-students to understand and learn more about how to prepare and submit work so that it supports academic integrity, and to avoid academic misconduct.

Discrimination/Harassment
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Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
The College will provide reasonable accommodation to students with disabilities in order to promote academic success. If you require accommodation, contact the Counselling and Accessibility Services Office at ext. 22900 to initiate the process for documenting, assessing and implementing your individual accommodation needs.

Camera Use and Recordings - Synchronous (Live) Classes
Synchronous (live) classes may be delivered in person, in a Flexible Learning space, or online through a Seneca web conferencing platform such as MS Teams or Zoom. Flexible Learning spaces are equipped with cameras, microphones, monitors and speakers that capture and stream instructor and student interactions, providing an in-person experience for students choosing to study online.

Students joining a live class online may be required to have a working camera in order to participate, or for certain activities (e.g. group work, assessments), and high-speed broadband access (e.g. Cable, DSL) is highly recommended. In the event students encounter circumstances that impact their ability to join the platform with their camera on, they should reach out to the professor to discuss. Live classes may be recorded and made available to students to support access to course content and promote student learning and success.

By attending live classes, students are consenting to the collection and use of their personal information for the purposes of administering the class and associated coursework. To learn more about Seneca's privacy practices, visit Privacy Notice.

Prerequisite(s)
OPS235

Topic Outline

  • Introduction to the AS/400 - 10%
    •         AS/400 Architecture
    •         OS/400 Versions, Releases, and PTF's
    •         Control Language
    •         Objects and Libraries
  • Security - 10%
    •         System Values
    •         Security Levels
    •         User Profiles and User-Specific Objects
    •         User Classes and Object Authorities
    •         Job Descriptions
    •         Library Lists
    •         Authorization Lists
    •         Setting Object Authorities
  • The User Interface - 10%
    •         General System Tasks
    •         Operations Assistant
    •         CL Commands - Keyword and Positional notation
    •         Naming Conventions
    •         AS/400 Help
  • Working with jobs and message handling - 10%
    •         How jobs are submitted and scheduled
    •         Message Handling
  • Managing Print Functions - 10%
    •         Working with printed output - WRKSPLF, WRKOUTQ
    •         Print Writers
    •         Troubleshooting Print Problems
  • Device Configuration - 10%
    •         Lines, Controllers, Addresses and Devices
    •         Describe the function of device descriptions
    •         Display Stations
    •         Tape and Diskette Drives
    •         Printers
  • Backup, Restore and PTF's - 10%
    •         Creating a Backup Plan
    •         Tape considerations
    •         Reclaiming Storage
    •         Cleaning Tasks
    •         Save Files
    •         Restoring Objects
    •         Program Temporary Fixes (PTF's)
  • Subsystems and Performance - 10%
    •         Subsystems: Function of, working with, fine tuning
    •         Starting and Ending subsystems and System Pools
    •         System Performance
    •         WRKACTJOB
    •         WRKDSKSTS
    •         WRKSYSSTS
    •         Restricted State
  • Client Access/Express for OS/400 - 10%
    •         Client Access/Express Defined
    •         Client Versions
    •         Installation
    •         Terminal and Printer Emulation
    •         Operations Navigator
    •         Data Transfer between AS/400 and other systems
    •         FTP
    •         Client Access
    •         Transferring a Save File
  • Accessing the AS/400 Database - 10%
    •         Program Development Manager
    •         Source Entry Utility
    •         Physical and Logical Files
    •         Data File Utility
    •         Query for OS/400

Mode of Instruction
2 hours interactive lecture per week.
2 hours lab time per week.

Prescribed Texts
None

Reference Material
None

Required Supplies
None

Student Progression and Promotion Policy
To obtain a credit in this subject, a student must:

  • Assignments successfully completed
  • 50% or higher weighted average for the test and final assessment combined
  • Overall average of 50%

http://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/about/policies/student-progression-and-promotion-policy.html

Grading Policyhttp://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/about/policies/grading-policy.html

A+ 90%  to  100%
A 80%  to  89%
B+ 75%  to  79%
B 70%  to  74%
C+ 65%  to  69%
C 60%  to  64%
D+ 55%  to  59%
D 50%  to  54%
F 0%    to  49% (Not a Pass)
OR
EXC Excellent
SAT Satisfactory
UNSAT Unsatisfactory

For further information, see a copy of the Academic Policy, available online (http://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/about/policies/academics-and-student-services.html) or at Seneca's Registrar's Offices. (https://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/registrar.html).


Modes of Evaluation

Labs (weekly) 30%
Assignments 20%
Test (mid-term) 25%
Final Assessment 25%

Attendance
Seneca College Academic Policy recognizes the need for specific levels of attendance and participation in class discussions and lectures in certain subjects.  (Ref. Sec. 7  Seneca Academic Policy).  Student attendance will be monitored in this course and will have a direct bearing on the final grade students may achieve.  This particular subject has a minimum attendance requirement of 80%. Students who do not meet this minimum requirement will not be eligible to write the final examination for this subject.

Students who are absent from any class are responsible for obtaining copies of hand-outs and information they have missed from other students.  The faculty member is under no obligation to neither contact the student involved nor make any special concessions should the student wish to resume classes or make up for missed tests.  Copies of a faculty member’s lesson notes may be made available to the student, at the sole discretion of the faculty member.

Students, who arrive late or leave early without a substantial reason, will be considered absent for the purposes of record keeping.  The faculty will be the sole judge as to what constitutes a substantial reason for lateness or leaving early.  The faculty may choose to consider medical problems or appointments (doctor's note required), poor weather and matters of an emergent nature.  To avoid disturbances a faculty member may choose to refuse admission to any student who arrives past the scheduled class starting time; in which case, the student will be marked as absent.


Note:  Headsets or cell phones may not be used during class.  Cell phones must be turned off.

Approved by: Suzanne Abraham