Files and file systems gives you information about tape files, spooled files, database file management capabilities and integrated file system capabilities of the server.
Database file management
Read this information to learn about traditional file management functions that your application uses in creating and accessing data on the server and in ensuring the integrity of the data. File management is the part of the operating system that controls the storing and accessing of traditional file objects (*FILE objects in the QSYS.LIB library) on the server.
Integrated file system
Read this information to learn the basic concepts of the integrated file system and how to perform functions. The integrated file system is a part of the operating system that lets you support stream files and storage management similar to personal computer and UNIX(R) operating systems, while providing you with an integrating structure over all information stored in the server.
Spooled files
Spooling is a system function that saves data in a database file for later processing or printing. Spooled files allow you to manage your data files on attached devices such as a diskette or printer. The Spooled files topic contains the basic concepts behind this system function. Learn the difference between input and output spooling as well as the main elements of spooling.
Tape files
Tape files are device files that provide access to attached tape devices. This topic describes the characteristics and use of tape and device files for application programs, such as storing and accessing data from a tape device. Conceptual information about tape, tape data files, and tape device files can also be found here.