============================================================= SEARCH400 | Administrator Tip May 1, 2002
Essential explanations, tools, and code for the iSeries administrator. More tips: http://search400.techtarget.com/tipsIndex/0,289482,sid3_tax2f8,00.html ============================================================= FROM OUR SPONSORS: Don't miss our Windows Decisions conference May 8-10. http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;3903304;5058249;g?http://www.windowsdecisions.com/ ============================================================= In today's technical advice roundup you'll find tips, expert answers and input from your peers on the following iSeries administrator questions and concerns: Today's Featured Administrator Tip: -- What was that PC5250 key, again? Answers to Other Technical Questions 1. TCP connection vs. users on dumb terminals 2. Usage of WRKACTJOB command 3. Intelligent vs. dumb terminals 4. 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View full session info and apply today for FREE attendance at http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;3903304;5058249;g?http://www.windowsdecisions.com/ =============================================================== Today's Featured Tip =============================================================== What was that PC5250 key, again? While not as glamorous as a PC, dumb terminals are easier to understand. If you're looking for a particular key action to execute, you simply read the labels on the keys and press the key combination that you want. Determining key actions in PC5250 is more challenging. If you're searching for a particular PC5250 key function and you don't know where it is on your keyboard, there's a Find Key option inside PC5250 that lets you (somewhat) easily find the keystroke combination a particular terminal action is mapped to. Joe Hertvik shows you how to search out those keystroke combos you're looking for. >> Click here to review the full tip... http://www.search400.com/tip/1,289483,sid3_gci819782,00.html =================================================================== Answers to Other Administrator Questions =================================================================== 1. TCP connection vs. users on dumb terminals One Search400 users asks, "How can I tell which active users are using Client Access (using TCP connection) vs. users on dumb terminals? Client Access sessions are configured so that the job name is not a virtual name." OS/400 expert Ken Graap offers some advice. http://search400.techtarget.com/ateQuestionNResponse/0,289625,sid3_cid388827_tax285220,00.html 2. Usage of WRKACTJOB command One user writes, "When a user on the OS/400 uses the WRKACTJOB command and stays in the command for a lengthy time hitting refresh or running the auto refresh, does this use up a considerable chunk of CPU which could cause other jobs to slow down?" Read what other Search400 users suggest. http://search400.discussions.techtarget.com/WebX?[EMAIL PROTECTED]^[email protected]/421 3. Intelligent vs. dumb terminals Do these terms confuse you? Site expert John Brandt shares a simple explanation of the two terminals. http://search400.techtarget.com/ateQuestionNResponse/0,289625,sid3_cid427422_tax285220,00.html 4. Configure the iSeries to send e-mails Search400 user Jean-Marie Sauvageot tells you how to configure your iSeries 400 systems to send e-mails -- and provides step-by-step instructions. 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Other system managers can help you with these and other management issues. >> DISCUSSION THREADS you may find of interest: * ODBC exit programs for Microsoft Access http://search400.discussions.techtarget.com/WebX?[EMAIL PROTECTED]^[email protected]/482!viewtype=convdate&skip=&expand= * PPP connection crashes cable connection http://search400.discussions.techtarget.com/WebX?[EMAIL PROTECTED]^[email protected]/463 >> CLICK HERE to enter the forum... http://search400.discussions.techtarget.com/WebX?[EMAIL PROTECTED]^[email protected]!viewtype=&skip=&expand= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- THIS WEEK'S FEATURED BOOK | search400's Bookstore Title: Implementing AS/400 Security Author: Carol Woodbury and Wayne Madden Changing system security needs and new system enhancements make this a must have book for every iSeries 400 shop. Wayne Madden and search400 expert Carol Woodbury bring a wealth of expertise to this timely topic, making creating, updating, and implementing vital security measures clear and easily understood. http://www.digitalguru.com/DigitalGuru/product_detail.asp?catalog_name=Books&product_id=1583040730&partner_id=55 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT| Best Web Links on Security These Best Web Links provide you with resources to help you make your system as secure as it can be. 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