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Programming functions include reading and writing to a display or database file,
IF/THEN/ELSE logic, calling or being called from another program, and so on.
Data Description Specifications (DDS) are used to describe attributes of display, printer,
database, and Intersystem Communications Function (ICF) files. These file descriptions can
then be used in high level language programs.
Graphical (GUI) Management of System
Operations Navigator and Management Central run on a Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000
client. It provides a graphical user interface for most administrative and configuration tasks
on the iSeries, and a Central Management point to manage distributed iSeries servers.
Performance is monitored graphically.
Extreme Support Through Personalization (ESP)
An important aspect of technology is technical support to help make that technology work for
us as people. In our increasingly Web-based world, we look for easier access to total
solutions.
IBM has expanded its Extreme Support through Personalization (ESP) initiative to include
more easy-to-use, proactive and personalized tools. ESP features and functions for the
iSeries include:
• Management Central-Pervasive for remote management of servers
• Easier access to IBM e-Server technical support Web sites
• IBM Electronic Services for iSeries
• Universal Connection: ECS over TCP/IP
• PM400e Integrated with Work Load Estimator
• Physical Device Placement Assistant (PDPA)
• Software Inventory Utility (SIU)
• iSeries University
• Personalized Web Pages
Management Central-Pervasive
Management Central-Pervasive allows network administrators to monitor the performance
and status of their iSeries servers while away from their workstation or office. Using a cellular
phone or PDA with a wireless modem, the administrator can check on iSeries server status
and monitor performance metrics on these systems. This function also runs from a Web
browser running on PCs or Network Stations. For information on which PTFs provide this
functionality, see:
http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries
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