Installing Git on IBM i

To use Git on your IBM i system, you'll need to install the Git software. There are a few different ways to do this, depending on your specific requirements and the resources available on your IBM i system.

OPTION 1 -- Install GIT using PASE

Using the IBM i Portable Application Solutions Environment (PASE) PASE is an IBM i subsystem that allows you to run select UNIX-based applications on your IBM i system. One of the applications you can install in PASE is Git.

Steps to Install Git in PASE:

  • Log in to your IBM i system and access the PASE environment.
  • Install the required packages for Git using the yum package manager. The exact package names may vary depending on your IBM i version, but a common command is:
    yum install git
  • Once the installation is complete, you can start using Git from the PASE command line.

OPTION 2 -- Using a Git Client on a Separate System

If you don't want to install Git directly on your IBM i system, you can use a Git client on a separate system that can access your IBM i resources. This could be a Windows, macOS, or Linux system.

Steps to Use a Git Client on a Separate System:

  • Install a Git client on the separate system. Popular options include Git Bash (Windows), Git for macOS, or the Git package for your Linux distribution.
  • Configure the Git client to connect to your IBM i system. This may involve setting up SSH keys, configuring remote repositories, or using other connectivity methods.
  • Use the Git client to interact with your IBM i source code, such as cloning repositories, committing changes, and pushing/pulling updates.
  • Considerations

  • When using Git in PASE, you'll need to ensure that your IBM i user profile has the necessary permissions to access the PASE environment and run Git commands.
  • If you're using a Git client on a separate system, you'll need to ensure that the client can securely connect to your IBM i system and access the necessary resources.
  • Depending on your IBM i version and configuration, you may need to install additional packages or dependencies to ensure a smooth Git installation and usage experience.
  • In conclusion, Installing Git on your IBM i system is a crucial first step in leveraging the power of Git for your IBM i development workflows. By following the steps outlined in this lesson, you can set up Git on your IBM i system and start using it to manage your application source code.

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