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Click below to receive your Free intrusion detection software. http://search400.com/r/0,,3583,00.htm?PowerTechATIS2 ================================================================ Today's Featured Tip ================================================================ Additional techniques for finding system information In a previous tech tip Joe Hertvik discussed how to retrieve some critical information that vendors, especially IBM, require for software and hardware purchases and upgrades. He expressed his displeasure at the usual techniques for finding two pieces of information -- amount of working memory and amount of free DASD (hard drive space) -- and petitioned Search400 readers for other ways to retrieve this information. Quite a few members sent in comments on how to best find system information before upgrading. >> Click here to review the full tip... http://search400.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid3_gci825739,00.html >> Read the previous tip: Upgrading software? Gather all essential OS/400 information first http://search400.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid3_gci823593,00.html?FromTaxonomy=/pr/2f8 ============================================================= Answers to Other Administrator Questions ============================================================= 1. Viewing disk units with OpsNav V5R1 Search400 user Richard McDermott tells us what needs to be done to view or work with disk units in normal/graphical view under hardware. There have been some changes since V5R1. Check out this tip for the details. http://search400.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid3_gci818536,00.html 2. OpsNav V5R1 and the OWNER parameter One user writes, "We are new to using OpsNav V5R1 and are having difficulty utilizing a pretty basic iSeries security feature. Where can I find the OWNER field when adding an ID using OpsNav)? We don't want users owning objects, only groups can own them so we always make that field equal *GRPPRF. Plus, when I come across an object that may have to have an owner changed, it won't let me assign the ownership to another group, only to individual users." Search400 security expert Carol Woodbury offers some advice. http://search400.techtarget.com/ateQuestionNResponse/0,289625,sid3_cid469768_tax288767,00.html 3. Save-while-active backup This Search400 member had read about doing a save-while-active backup, which referred to "quiessing" the system. He did some research but was still unsure what it means to "quiess" the system. He turned to the Search400 Managing the iSeries Forum for some advice. Read what other users had to say. http://search400.discussions.techtarget.com/WebX?[EMAIL PROTECTED]^[email protected]/559!viewtype=convdate&skip=&expand= 4. Set your system time using FTP Search400 user Doug Hart's client has several iSeries', and the time is set by hand on each one. This causes a swing of several minutes from the slowest to the fastest. With some investigation he found that FTPing into the U.S. Navy time server he would get a welcome message containing the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). According to Doug, the setup is quite simple. http://search400.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid3_gci824068,00.html =================================================================== LESS THAN 3 WEEKS UNTIL OUR FREE SECURITY DECISIONS EVENT =================================================================== Time's running out to attend Security Decisions June 19-21 at the Hilton Chicago Hotel. There are still seats left but you should act now or risk being shut out. FREE attendance available at: http://searchSecurity.techtarget.com/r/0,,2723,00.htm?SecurityDecisions Benefit from top strategies to make the most cost-effective security purchases, expert tactics to close specific security holes in your system, and the most effective ways to manage network security (without breaking the bank). Apply today! _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ ::::::: DON'T MISS THESE IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND LINKS :::::: =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- EXPERT PROFILE | Rich Belles, systems management expert Richard's data processing career has spanned more than 30 years. He grew up with the midrange IBM computer line from the IBM 1401 through the iSeries 400. Intermingled therein included PCs, communications and some experience with IBM mainframe hardware and software. Richard has worked in all capacities -- from operations to data processing management. He has worked with the iSeries 400 since its appearance in 1988, specifically in the areas of systems administration, technical support and systems management. Richard currently works as an iSeries 400 technical specialist at Dimensional Insight Inc. in Burlington, Mass. Dimensional Insight provides complete business intelligence, reporting and data analysis software. In addition, he is an IBM Certified iSeries 400 Technical Specialist and an IBM Certified iSeries 400 Education Specialist. If you have systems management questions, Rich can help -- especially with those that deal with administration and technical support. http://search400.techtarget.com/ateQuestion/0,289624,sid3_tax285222,00.html >> RECENT Q&A's with Rich you may find of interest: * Canceling the reclaim storage procedure http://search400.techtarget.com/ateQuestionNResponse/0,289625,sid3_cid463687_tax285222,00.html * Did the system log get cleared on purpose? http://search400.techtarget.com/ateQuestionNResponse/0,289625,sid3_cid446182_tax285222,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- WIN A MINI DIGITAL CAMERA/WEBCAM/MOVIE CLIP | Submit your Tip Don't wait a moment longer. This is the last week to try to win a mini digital camera/webcam/movie clip. It takes photography and videography to a new level. Send in your tip -- administrator, programmer, security or WebSphere Strategies -- for your chance to win. >> SUBMIT a Tip: http://www.search400.com/tipsPrize/0,289492,sid3_prz819017_cts819011,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- MANAGING THE ISERIES DISCUSSION FORUM | Interact with your peers Check out search400's Managing the iSeries discussion forum. If you have a performance problem you just can't figure out, or you need help recovering data after a system crash, we recommend you check out this forum. Other system managers can help you with these and other management issues. >> DISCUSSION THREADS you may find of interest: * Latest victim of disabling the QSECOFR SST and DST user accounts http://search400.discussions.techtarget.com/WebX?[EMAIL PROTECTED]^[email protected]/550!viewtype=convdate&skip=&expand= * Send e-mails from an ISP to the iSeries 400 http://search400.discussions.techtarget.com/WebX?[EMAIL PROTECTED]^[email protected]/546!viewtype=convdate&skip=&expand= >> 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 | Search400 Best Web Link This is the place to turn to for advice on managing your iSeries 400 systems. You'll find information about improving performance, enhancing security and monitoring your systems. 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