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'''IBM i''' is an operating system (previously referred to as [[i5/OS]] or OS/400) that runs on IBM's Power Systems hardware (previously called iSeries) and IBM's PureSystems, and it is the primary thing that makes the platform so unique.  The name '''IBM i''' replaced the name '''i5/OS''' as of 2 April 2008, and applies to version 6.1 and above.  See [[OS/400 101]] Introduction.
OS400 (sometimes referred to as [[i5/OS]]) is the core of the iSeries and the thing that makes it the unique system it is.  See [[OS/400 101]] Introduction.
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'''IBM i''' provides a large number of "Open" resources common on other systems, in addition to a few [[IBM]]-only [[400 languages and database tools]]. The '''i''' stands for ''integration'' of these various technologies, including a very robust variation of the [[DB2]] relational database which is woven into the OS.  Another such technology is a Posix compatible environment and shell, the "Q-shell", qsh.
  
OS400 includes a very robust variation of the [[DB2]] database.
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IBM has created a logo for '''IBM i''': [[Image:I_logo.jpg]]
  
Generally, OS400 is accessed using a [[:Category:5250 Emulators|5250 emulator]].
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Generally, '''IBM i''' has traditionally accessed using a [[:Category:5250 Emulators|5250 emulator]].
  
Contrary to popular belief, the OS/400 provides a large number of "Open" resources common on other systems, in addition to a few [[IBM]]-only [[400 languages and database tools]].
 
  
 
* [[Java]]
 
* [[Java]]
 
* [[Apache]] Web server
 
* [[Apache]] Web server
 
* [[Posix]] compliant API's accessible from many [[:Category:Programming | programming]] languages.
 
* [[Posix]] compliant API's accessible from many [[:Category:Programming | programming]] languages.
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* [[PHP]]
  
Originally OS/400, meaning ''Operating System 400'', was for the AS/400, meaning ''Advanced System'' 400.
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Originally OS/400, meaning ''Operating System 400'', was for the AS/400, meaning ''Application System'' 400.
  
 
Then [[IBM]] came out with variants and re-inventing renaming ... see [[Names]] ... such as the [[AS/36]] ''Advanced System 36'', which offered an advanced version of S/36 OS [[SSP]] running on the [[AS/36]] one of two flavors:
 
Then [[IBM]] came out with variants and re-inventing renaming ... see [[Names]] ... such as the [[AS/36]] ''Advanced System 36'', which offered an advanced version of S/36 OS [[SSP]] running on the [[AS/36]] one of two flavors:
 
* [[M36]] ''Machine 36'', which was later discontinued, and
 
* [[M36]] ''Machine 36'', which was later discontinued, and
 
* [[S36]] ''Environment 36'' on the 400.
 
* [[S36]] ''Environment 36'' on the 400.
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==See also==
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*[[History of OS/400]]
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==Vendor Statements of Support==
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*[[Vendor Statements of Support]]
  
 
==External links==
 
==External links==
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* IBM's wiki [http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/i/advantages/ IBM i]
 
* [http://www.itjungle.com/tfh/tfh061305-story01.html Market size estimating] at [http://www.itjungle.com/ IT Jungle]
 
* [http://www.itjungle.com/tfh/tfh061305-story01.html Market size estimating] at [http://www.itjungle.com/ IT Jungle]
 
* [[Wikipedia:OS/400]]
 
* [[Wikipedia:OS/400]]
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* [http://www-947.ibm.com/systems/support/i/planning/upgrade/suptschedule.html OS/400 Release Life Cycle table]
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* [http://www-947.ibm.com/systems/support/i/planning/software/i5osschedule.html i5/OS and OS/400 Release Upgrade and Support table]
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* [http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/i/planning/upgrade/osmapping.html System i/i5/iSeries/AS/400 RISC Model to OS Level Mapping]
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Revision as of 13:26, 23 April 2019

IBM i is an operating system (previously referred to as i5/OS or OS/400) that runs on IBM's Power Systems hardware (previously called iSeries) and IBM's PureSystems, and it is the primary thing that makes the platform so unique. The name IBM i replaced the name i5/OS as of 2 April 2008, and applies to version 6.1 and above. See OS/400 101 Introduction.

IBM i provides a large number of "Open" resources common on other systems, in addition to a few IBM-only 400 languages and database tools. The i stands for integration of these various technologies, including a very robust variation of the DB2 relational database which is woven into the OS. Another such technology is a Posix compatible environment and shell, the "Q-shell", qsh.

IBM has created a logo for IBM i: I logo.jpg

Generally, IBM i has traditionally accessed using a 5250 emulator.


Originally OS/400, meaning Operating System 400, was for the AS/400, meaning Application System 400.

Then IBM came out with variants and re-inventing renaming ... see Names ... such as the AS/36 Advanced System 36, which offered an advanced version of S/36 OS SSP running on the AS/36 one of two flavors:

  • M36 Machine 36, which was later discontinued, and
  • S36 Environment 36 on the 400.

See also

Vendor Statements of Support

External links