Getting to know iSeries Navigator

iSeries™ Navigator is a powerful graphical interface for Windows^® clients.

With iSeries Navigator, you can use your graphical interface skills to manage and administer your servers.

Here is an example of the iSeries Navigator main window:

From this example, you can see the iSeries Navigator hierarchical tree view in the left pane of the window. It provides a familiar user interface for those experienced in using graphical interfaces. It also decreases the need for users to learn the character-based interface. iSeries Navigator functionality includes system navigation, configuration, systems management, and monitoring capabilities. For step-by-step instructions on how to perform tasks in iSeries Navigator, see the iSeries Navigator online help.

• What's new for iSeries Navigator in V5R4
  See a summary of the new and changed information in the V5R4 Information Center for iSeries Navigator.
• Printable PDF
  Use this to view and print a PDF of this information.
• iSeries Navigator - Functions by Release
  When you are using V5R4 iSeries Navigator, you will find that the functions available for any iSeries server you are connected to are dependent on which version of i5/OS™ is running on that server. See this table to find out which functions are available for each release of i5/OS™.
• Requirements for installing iSeries Navigator
  Review the PC hardware and software requirements to install iSeries Navigator.
• Installing iSeries Navigator
  Get started managing and administering your server from your PC. Once installation is complete, task-based information is available in the iSeries Navigator online help.
• Working with iSeries Navigator
  See an overview of the capabilities that iSeries Navigator provides, which are covered in the Information Center.
• Related information for iSeries Navigator
  Follow the links in this topic to find related technical information in IBM^® Redbooks™, in other Information Center topics, and on IBM^® Web sites.