iSeries server. The information center is your starting point for all iSeries
technical information.Welcome to the IBM(R) iSeries(TM) Information Center,
your source for technical information about the IBM
iSeries server. The information center is your starting point for all iSeries
technical information.
An overview of the new functions for the release is found on the iSeries
Library
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Hardware information
Installation and service information for iSeries hardware models 270 and 8xx is available through this iSeries Information Center.
Other server models installation and service information is located in the IBM Systems Hardware Information Center or separately on CD in the IBM Systems Hardware Information Center, SK3T-8159.
| Connecting to iSeries |
The iSeries server offers you many ways to connect to and communicate with the servers in your iSeries environment. From mobile telephones to remote consoles to the powerful functions of iSeries Navigator, the iSeries environment offers you flexible solutions to use in your systems management strategy. Use the information in this topic to learn more about your options for communicating with your iSeries server.
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| Database |
This information enables you to take advantage of the DB2(R) Universal Database(TM) (UDB) for iSeries to access and manage server data through an application or a user interface.
As well as providing access to and protection for your data, DB2 UDB for iSeries provides advanced functions such as referential integrity and parallel database processing.
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| e-business and Web serving |
The electronic business possibilities of your IBM iSeries server allow your company to participate over the Internet with other e-business companies. Learn how to serve multimedia objects to World Wide Web browser clients, and deploy and manage Java(TM) Web applications.
Learn how to perform e-mail, workflow-based computing, and data management. Read scenarios that will help prepare your company for the world of business-to-business (B2B) computing.
Learn how the IBM HTTP Server (powered by Apache) can be used to serve multimedia content and Java servlets.
This category includes many new and changed topics:
| Files and file systems |
File systems and management gives you information about both the database file management capabilities and the integrated file system capabilities of the IBM iSeries server.
This is a new category that was previously part of the Database category. It includes this new and changed information:
| Hardware installation and use |
Learn how to distribute and group system resources, plan backup and recovery situations, secure your server, manage multiple servers, and troubleshoot any problems that might occur on your IBM iSeries server.
| i5/OS and related software |
Use this information to manage the i5/OS(R) operating system and related software on your IBM(R) iSeries(TM) server, from installation, upgrades, and licensing to inventory and fix management.
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| Integrated operating environments |
The server supports several operating environments in addition to the i5/OS(TM) operating system. Learn how to integrate Linux(R), AIX(R), and Windows(R) operating systems; UNIX(R) applications; and Domino(R) groupware into your server environment.
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| Linux |
Linux is an operating system originally developed by Linus Torvalds in 1991. It is continuously developed and tested by an open source community that communicates by using the Internet. IBM is a contributing member of the Open Source community.
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| Lotus software for i5/OS |
Lotus(R) software for the iSeries server makes your business more effective, improves communications, and makes it easier for people to work together. These products are the tools that provide effective collaboration and communications. You can perform e-mail, workflow-based computing, and data management, and you can make your server faster, more flexible, and more user-friendly.
| Migration |
Use this information to upgrade to a different i5/OS(TM) release, upgrade your hardware, or migrate your data from one server to another.
| Networking |
Your understanding of IBM iSeries networking technologies is a vital part of your company's total e-business solution. Learn how to connect your business to the Internet, configure e-mail, and serve multimedia objects to Web browser clients. You can integrate file and print services, user profile management, and network operations. Find information about the Windows server that can be integrated into the iSeries server, and read about iSeries security offerings that can help protect your resources.
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| Planning |
This planning information helps you place the server, plan power needs, print any special cabling or setup instructions, meet any PC requirements, and prepare for unique configurations based on how you plan to use the server (for example, clustering of servers, Internet connections, and rack mounting).
| Printing |
IBM iSeries servers have powerful printing functions and services. You can present information using overlays, bar codes, graphics, images, and more. iSeries servers support a variety of printing solutions from high-performance multifunction printing environments to printing in a distributed network environment.
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| Programming |
The Programming category contains some of the concepts and reference information needed most by iSeries application developers. Find information about developing multithreaded applications or distributed applications (using Sun TI-RPC), or access reference information about application programming interfaces (APIs) and CL commands. Use this information to understand and use the iSeries programming capabilities.
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| Security |
Make your IBM iSeries server secure. Learn the language of security and how to set up and plan for your iSeries security. Learn how to secure your network and communications applications, and how to add highly secure cryptographic processing capability to your iSeries server. Find information about object signing and signature validation, identity mapping, and solutions to Internet security risks.
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| Service and support |
Use this information to understand your options when you have problems finding and solving problems with your iSeries(TM) server. This category covers problems you might have with applications you are running or with the server hardware. It also gives you information about reporting problems to a support center.
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| Storage solutions |
The purpose of this topic is to introduce you to iSeries storage and help you make choices about which storage technologies are right for your company now, and which may be useful in the future.
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| Systems management |
Use this information to distribute and group system resources, plan backup and recovery situations, secure your server, manage multiple servers, and troubleshoot any problems that might occur on your IBM iSeries server.
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| Troubleshooting |
Use this information to understand your options when you have problems with finding and solving problems with your iSeries server. This category covers problems you might have with applications you are running or with the server hardware. It also gives you information about reporting problems to a support center.
New and changed information:
| Virtualization Engine |
Virtualization improves IT resource utilization by allowing system administrators to access and manage resources across a heterogeneous environment.
| Related links |
Use these links to access other iSeries topics, including service and support, educational opportunities, experience reports, and Redbooks.
| Glossary |
Use the iSeries glossary to help you learn and understand iSeries terminology.
