There are a multitude of ways to check the IBM i OS version on your IBM i System (No it is NOT an AS400 or iSERIES machine – Don’t argue. Don’t!) You can do it from Control Language Programs You can do it from RPG programs You can do it from SQL You can do

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From AS400 to IBM POWER SYSTEM The IBM AS/400 was one of the most robust operating systems of the late 20th century. Fast forward to 2023 and the grandson of the AS/400 is the IBM Power System. This new generation of IBM BUSINESS SERVER is running the IBM i Operating System. IBM i is fully

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Do you want to Create Different Subsystems for Web Services? There are a lot of positive reasons for us to create separate subsystems for each out our sets of applications. But if you read this blog entry then you already know that. So, assuming you want to do it — let’s stop blathering and dive

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IBM i Subsystems IBM i Subsystems are used to control jobs and functions. A subsystem description defines how, where, and how much work enters a subsystem, and which resources the subsystem uses to do the work. IBM i is shipped with a standard set of subsystems The following subsystems are necessary for supporting user work: Interactive

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I like the odd bit of computer game playing There is nothing better than a movie with a little apocalypse end of the world situation, some sci-fi and a few zombies thrown in. So, when I saw this game called “SCUM” which is basically exactly that – I decided to give it a go. The

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