As400 Database

In 1988, IBM introduced the AS/400 ® as a server solution to SMBs and departments of large enterprises. Over time, IBM realized that to fulfill their vision of replacing PCs and Unix servers within organizations worldwide, AS400 should be easily integrated into distributed networks and web applications. To do this, IBM AS400 eServer i5 redesigned to use servers with POWER5 processors ®, known as the AS400 and iSeries IBM ® on.

The strategic characteristics of the iSeries include:

- Integration
- Virtualization
- Optimization
- Security
- Support for a wide range of media applications development
- Simplified administration
- Extensibility

Integration

The iSeries has an integrated DB2 database based on standards for managing enterprise data. The iSeries includes an integrated HTTP server and Apache Web application server for deploying Web applications, and a Java/J2EE web services environment for developing web applications. Many popular development technologies are also integrated into the iSeries, including SQL, mySQL,. NET, DRDA / CLI, ODBC and JDBC. Windows, UNIX and NFS file systems are supported.

Virtualization

iSeries virtualization allows organizations to manage multiple applications and processes using the built-in workload, the pool of shared processors and automatic balancing performance.

Optimization

The clustered architecture, transaction logging and mirroring capabilities of the iSeries offers the flexibility and reliability. IBM also has tools for cluster management.

Security

The security model for the IBM iSeries is based on objects, which simplifies deployment and enhances the system's ability to resist viruses. The iSeries can not only detect intruders, but it has integrated methods to prevent and provide an audit trail to track potential security risks. The production and backup data is encrypted, and SSL VPN is used to ensure network security.

Application Development

With the support services-oriented architecture (SOA), IBM Rational tools development and application execution UNIX, iSeries offers a myriad of options for application development. Supported languages include C by the iSeries, RPG, COBOL, C + +, Java, EGL, PHP and CL.

Administration

Storage Management is integrated into the system and storage system for managed hosts I, AIX, Linux, Windows and VMware. The administration module is based on the Internet for easy access. IBM Systems Director provides a single consistent user interface for managing two physical and virtual systems.

Scalability

With many systems, the technology system is integrated with the machine interface, which means that improvements are disrupting daily activities. With the iSeries However, updates are automatic, and the separation of technology interface makes the process virtually transparent. With capacities of IBM on demand feature, you can only activate processors and memory you need, making the iSeries scalable, flexible and cost effective.

Communication

To contact the IBM AS400 or iSeries from your Windows PC, you must use a terminal emulator. Terminal emulators to intercept and translate the data stream 5250 that may include your PC, display and manipulate. A terminal emulator is Zephyr PASSPORT, which provides TN5250 emulation and TN5250E.

Conclusion

The key to the success of the iSeries AS400 has been the integration of relational databases, security, web services, networking and storage management. According to IBM, more than 5,000 ISV solutions are supported on the iSeries. virtualization support allows.