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When I'm not programming, blogging, or tinkering with technology, I enjoy recording video training courses on topics ranging from IBM i Programming to Website Design. I waffle a LOT but I hope you find something useful :)

Nick Litten | IBM i Programmer

Who cares about IBM i Webservers?
Why should I learn about webservers on the IBM i System? Do you ever lay in bed asking yourself that[...]
How to delete old Journal Receivers (*JRNRCV)
IBM i Housekeeping 101 - Deleting old Journal Receivers Following on from the blog I wrote about "What is an[...]
What is an IBM i Journal?
IBM i Journals are the Sherlock Holmes of data storage. IBM i Journal keeps a log of events, just like[...]
Modernizing My Old AS400 Programmer Brain
Come with me while I go on a journey of discovery setting sail from the land of Legacy AS400 coding[...]
Converting an old PF to a shiny modern SQL TABLE
Converting an old Physical File (PF) to a modern SQL table can significantly enhance your database’s functionality and performance. Here[...]
Adding UP with IBM i SQL
Playing with SQL on the IBM i System: IBM-i Aggregate Functions In the world of data management, SQL (Structured Query[...]
How can I find the largest IFS Folders on my IBM i System? #FATFOLDERS
Or -- Two cool techniques to find the largest IBM i IFS Folders But first, what is the IFS? The[...]
IBM i ACS and its weird AUTO UPDATE function!?
IBM Access Client Solutions (ACS) has a feature to check for updates automatically. You can enable this feature by selecting[...]
What is the Maximum Size of Objects in the IBM i System
The AS400, iSeries and IBM i Power Systems are famous for their resilience and ability to handle really large files[...]
Mastering RPG and IBMi: Proven Methods to Advance Your Skills
A while ago, I got this terrific email from a subscriber. I will call him "Nuno". Not because that's a[...]
NOMAIN vs LINEAR: Advantages for IBM RPG Code
In our clan of gray haired AS400 and iSERIES programmers, we all have roots in the good old RPG LOGIC[...]
Limiting QZDASOINIT Jobs: Effective Strategies for IBM i Resource Management
To set limitations on QZDASOINIT jobs using IBM i resources, you can follow these steps: Query Supervisor: Starting from IBM[...]
Are *USRPRF ready for Longer Secure Passwords?
Prepare to activate longer passwords (IBM i Security Level 20) Activating longer passwords on IBM i Security Level 20 is[...]
Why Is The AS400 Still Used In 2024?
SPOILER ALERT: It is NOT! The IBM AS400 was a groundbreaking computer system. First released in 1988 it quickly became[...]
Set the VSCODE IBMi PATH to Open Source Packages on IBM i
Set the VSCODE/IBMi PATH to Open Source Packages on IBM i Setting the VSCODE IBM i PATH to open source packages on[...]
Use a 5250 Green Screen Terminal in Visual Studio Code
To use a 5250 green screen terminal in Visual Studio Code (VS Code) for IBM i, follow these steps: Install[...]
Is the AS400 DLS Insecure?
Trick Question - the answer is moot because the AS400 is long dead. That glorious old creamy compuiter system hasn't[...]
What is BOB for IBM i?
BOB - is a tool to compile and recompile objects in the IBM i (AS400 iSeries) universe. Better Object Builder[...]

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