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:
Considerations
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.