|   The AS/400 as a Business Solution
Author: Alan ArnoldPrice: $59.00
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ISBN: 0-9663375-1-4
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Book Description:
Even those who work on the AS/400 every day can lose sight of where the popular computer fits into the overall scheme of business. Alan R. Arnold, senior manager with Ernst & Young LLP Management Consulting, brings together the leading authorities to explain the capabilities of one of the most misunderstood systems ever introduced to the IT world--the IBM AS/400.
You'll learn about key industry trends that can affect your organization, important computer technology components behind the trends, and the varied capacities in which the AS/400 currently is serving business. For example, you'll explore the use of the AS/400 database in EDI, data warehouses, business intelligence, and e-business. You'll find out about the strengths of Lotus Domino and groupware on the AS/400, how Microsoft's Windows NT Server can be integrated into the AS/400, and how the AS/400 compares to NT servers--including system integration, security, database integrity, multiple application server capability, the leveraging of application investment, scalability, cost of ownership, and Year 2000 readiness. You'll also find out how to strategically position your company to take advantage of the power of Java.
Find out more about how the AS/400 can help you un your business and what business solution decision points must be considered when developing a strategy for an IT solution.
When you have completed this book, you will understand:
• Key industry trends that can affect your organization
• Important computer technology components behind the trends
• The varied capacities in which the AS/400 currently serves business
• The level of skills needed to support the AS/400 within the business environment
• Systems management on the AS/400
• The strengths and value of the AS/400 operating system
• Using the AS/400 database in EDI, data warehouses, business intelligence, and e-business
• Security features that are integrated into the AS/400
• The reliability of the AS/400 as it relates to availability
• The 64-bit architecture of the AS/400 and why it is important as a business concern
• How the AS/400's commitment to small to medium-sized businesses
• The differences between operational and analytical applications
• The strengths of Lotus Domino and groupware on the AS/400
• How Microsoft's Windows NT Server can be integrated into the AS/400
• The basics of enterprise resource planning (ERP)
• The strategic integration of Java
• How the AS/400 compares to NT servers
• What business solution decision points must be considered
Contents:
Foreword by Bill Zeitler
Industry Trends
The Many Faces of the AS/400
The Core Values of the AS/400
The AS/400 on the Leading Edge of Technology
An Analysis of the AS/400 as Compared to NT Servers
Conclusion
Product Details: | Audience: | All IT Professionals | | Level: | Novice | | Subject: | Management | | Length: | 208 pages | | Format: | Paperback, Layflat |
The AS/400 as a Business Solution
Author: Alan ArnoldPrice: $59.00
On Sale: $12.95
Availability: Ships in 48 hours
ISBN: 0-9663375-1-4
SKU: 599 | |
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