Programmer Tip: Get your iSeries servers talking to one another

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February 09, 2005 Published by  Search400.com    Programmer Tips Issue Sponsored By:   >  Data Center Decisions IN THIS ISSUE:   >  Get your iSeries servers talking to one another   >  Transferring objects between systems   >  Quickly copy an RPG or CL source member from one iSeries to another   >  Dynamically transfer files via FTP   >  Improve old iSeries communication methods   >  Enter to win a Garmin eMap   >  iSeries acronyms and terms defined Get your iSeries servers talking to one another [Search400.com] By Andrew Borts Need to transfer information from one iSeries to another? OS/400 has a tool -- Opti-Connect -- built right in that makes transfers easy and fast. Find out how to get it up and running. MORE INFO: > View previous tips by Andrew Borts     Attend Data Center Decisions 2005 Join us in New York for Data Center Decisions 2005. Learn about the latest technologies for the data center, get top advice from industry experts & win a new Mercedes SLK. Register today.     Transferring objects between systems [Search400.com] What is the easiest way to copy a query (i.e. query definition) from one iSeries machine to another? Search400.com expert Glen Bunnell explains. Quickly copy an RPG or CL source member from one iSeries to another [Search400.com] Copying an RPG or CL program source from a remote iSeries into the iSeries you are currently on can be achieved several ways. One way is by using Client Access data transfer. Another way is by using the iSeries SNDNETF command. But both take time. The fastest way Search400.com member Carlito 'Itto' Cruz has found is by using two iSeries commands: CRTDDMF and CPYF. Dynamically transfer files via FTP [Search400.com] How would you like to have a program that dynamically creates an iSeries FTP script, runs the FTP and then checks for errors? Search400.com expert Tim Granatir shares one that he's written, as well as a few FTP tricks, tips and gotchas you should be aware of. Improve old iSeries communication methods [Search400.com] The iSeries has come a long way in its ability to handle communications. Although it handles IP communications well, there are a lot of synchronous modems still in existence and a lot of SDLC dial-up connections still around. If you're using one of those methods, then this tip is for you. TIP CONTEST:  Enter to win a Garmin eMap With the Garmin eMap, you'll never be lost again. Send in your tech tip -- programmer, administrator, security or WebSphere Strategies -- for a chance to receive this cool gadget. Don't forget to go in and rate our recent tips: How to encapsulate SNA over TCP V5R3 view disk IOA cache battery expiration Find wasted space in files Library list for Web server HOW MUCH ARE YOU WORTH?:  Search400.com Salary Survey Take our ongoing salary survey or just check out the results through several views. See the responses of your peers broken down by title and experience, degrees and certification, technology background, working conditions, demographics and region. ISERIES GLOSSARY:  iSeries acronyms and terms defined There are so many iSeries acronyms and terms and so little time to figure them all out. Search400.com has gathered and defined some of the industry's top used acronyms and terms to help you stay abreast of the older, and upcoming lingo, out there. If you're puzzled by a term not seen here, please e-mail us, and we'll add the definition to our list.   Contact Us Sales For sales inquiries, please contact us at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Editorial For feedback about any of our articles or to send us your article ideas, please contact us at: [EMAIL PROTECTED]     Free E-Newsletters! Select e-newsletters you would like to receive via e-mail!  Search400: Administrator Tips  Search400: Security Tip  Search400: Today's News Not a Member? We'll activate your membership with your subscription.   This e-newsletter is published by Search400.com, a targeted Web site from TechTarget, the most targeted IT media and events company. To unsubscribe from "Programmer Tips": Go to unsubscribe: http://search400.techtarget.com/unsubscribe?cid=503788&lid=430677&track=NL-17&ad=503788 Please note, unsubscribe requests may take up to 24 hours to process; you may receive additional mailings during that time. A confirmation e-mail will be sent when your request has been successfully processed. Contact Us: Search400 Member Services 117 Kendrick Street, Suite 800 Needham, MA 02494