Difference between revisions of "BPCS"
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BPCS Programming languages include: [[RPG]] [[CLP]] DDS SQL UIM [[AS/SET]]. Different versions of BPCS use different versions of these languages, such as [[RPG/400]] vs. [[RPG 4]]. | BPCS Programming languages include: [[RPG]] [[CLP]] DDS SQL UIM [[AS/SET]]. Different versions of BPCS use different versions of these languages, such as [[RPG/400]] vs. [[RPG 4]]. | ||
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| + | We need to be careful with [[CLP/400 examples]] not to include any code that came with BPCS since that is copyrighted and licensed. | ||
BPCS is available and is used in many flavors. | BPCS is available and is used in many flavors. | ||
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Most companies run it on AS/400 or iSeries as opposed to the alternatives: some UNIX host; Oracle; or Windows. | Most companies run it on AS/400 or iSeries as opposed to the alternatives: some UNIX host; Oracle; or Windows. | ||
| − | The Windows hosting only works when whole company has a very small number of seats, and this should not be confused with people using Windows as the GUI means of Client Access to their BPCS data. | + | The Windows hosting only works when whole company has a very small number of seats, and this should not be confused with people using Windows as the GUI means of [[Client Access]] to their BPCS data. |
Most popular versions appear to be V6 variants then V405CD but this is a moving target. | Most popular versions appear to be V6 variants then V405CD but this is a moving target. | ||
Revision as of 05:55, 26 May 2005
BPCS stands for Business Planning and Control System.
It is SSA's ERP system.
www.midrange.com hosts a BPCS-L discussion group for BPCS users
BPCS Programming languages include: RPG CLP DDS SQL UIM AS/SET. Different versions of BPCS use different versions of these languages, such as RPG/400 vs. RPG 4.
We need to be careful with CLP/400 examples not to include any code that came with BPCS since that is copyrighted and licensed.
BPCS is available and is used in many flavors.
Most companies run it on AS/400 or iSeries as opposed to the alternatives: some UNIX host; Oracle; or Windows.
The Windows hosting only works when whole company has a very small number of seats, and this should not be confused with people using Windows as the GUI means of Client Access to their BPCS data.
Most popular versions appear to be V6 variants then V405CD but this is a moving target.
