Description |
This course presents the fundamentals of data communications and the communications capabilities of the AS/400. Both hardware and software components of data communications will be discussed. The course is both lecture and lab.
The course begins by reviewing the concepts of how data is stored electronically, the terms commonly used when working with communications, and a review of the hardware and software components that are required in a data communication environment.
Systems Network architecture SNA) and Transmission Control Protocol/Internet (TCP/IP) will be introduced. Each topic will discuss the architecture, the components of the architecture, the applications supported by each architecture, and an examination of how they work.
AS/400 communications capabilities will be discussed, which include:
* Terminal and Workstation Connectivity
* Peer-to-Peer Connectivity
* AS/400 to Host Connectivity
* AS/400 to Non-IBM System Connectivity
* AS/400 Internet Connectivity |
Audience |
AS/400 administrators, data processing managers, programmers, and system programmers who need a basic understanding of communications and the communication capabilities of the AS/400. |
Objectives |
* Describe fundamental communications concepts
* List and describe the components used in a communications network
* Explain what a LAN is and why you would set one up
* Discuss the difference between Ethernet and token ring
* Describe the function of a bridge, a routers, a switches and a gateway
* Describe the function of the Internet and the World Wide Web
* List the AS/400 hardware communication capabilities
* List the communication protocols supported on the AS/400
* List and describe the options available for connecting the AS/400 in a peer environment
* List and describe the options available for connecting the AS/400 to a host system
* List and describe the options available for connecting the AS/400 in a multivendor environment. |
