Using Open Source tools on IBM i

Course overview

This course will introduce the student to the use of Open Source tools to integrate the IBM i system and its data with external platforms.

This course is designed to teach the installation and administration of open source packages on IBM i as well as teach how to use some of the open source packages that can be downloaded. Class activities include showing how to download and manage open source packages using Access Client Solutions, and how to use python, node.js, and PHP to access data in different ways on the IBM i.

Who should attend

• IBM i System Administrators • IBM i Programmers • API/Cloud enablers

Prerequisites

• Knowledge of one of python, node.js or PHP • Understanding of IBM iconcepts

Delivery formats

• • Instructor-led online (virtual classroom)
• • Instructor-led on-site at your premises
• • Self-paced online training
• • Private/closed group delivery for corporate teams

Related and follow-on courses

• AS10G — RPG IV Programming Advanced Workshop for IBM i (Advanced)
• AS27G — Advanced System Operator Workshop for IBM i (Advanced)
• AS06G — RPG IV Programming Fundamentals Workshop for IBM i (Basic)
• AS24DG — IBM i System Operator (Digital Version) (Basic)