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are some commonly asked questions about Netshare400. If you have
any more, please feel free to contact us.
How much time
on Netshare400 does my monthly fee entitle me to?
An account on
Netshare400 will allow you to have up to two concurrent workstation
session with unlimited time.
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What languages
can be used for programming on Netshare400?
You can use any of the
following languages or tools on Netshare400: SQL, Query/400, DFU, RPG III, RPG IV, COBOL, C, REXX, Java,
Net.Data, RPG CGI-BIN, HTML and JavaScript. ILE is supported as
well.
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Are CGI and/or
Net.Data programming available on Netshare400?
Yes! CGI programming and Net.Data
are both available on Netshare400.
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How often are
backups performed?
Backups are performed every night. If
you wish, you can set up your own backup to save your libraries to a
save file in one of your libraries. You can then FTP the save file to
your PC for your own personal backup. If you need help with this,
feel free to contact us.
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Do I need to
purchase a new tape for every backup? What kind of tape is required?
You do not need to buy a tape unless you want it sent to
you. We do backups to tape every night, kept for one week. The tapes
are 1/4" tapes. The tape capacity depends on how big your libraries are.
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Can I use FTP
on Netshare400 to send and retrieve objects and source?
Yes! FTP is up and running for you to be able to
send and retrieve source or objects. You can FTP to libraries or
your personal directories located in the Integrated File System (IFS).
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Is my code
secure from other programmers and your staff?
We do every thing we can to make sure others can not get
to other users libraries. The system is at level 40 and *PUBLIC has
*EXCLUDE to everyone's personal libraries. Some users choose to
store their source on their PC for added protection. Using FTP
to upload the source, modifying it, and then downloading it to their PC
and removing it from the AS/400.
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Can I create
my own signon and library names?
You can choose your own signon name as long as it is not
already in use. You can also rename your libraries after you are
set up. Just remember to change the initial library list portion
of your job description as well or you may not be able to sign on.
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What is the
average downtime for Netshare400?
Downtime is kept to a minimum. Backups, applying
PTF's, hardware upgrades, and other system maintenance is routine to
keep Netshare400 running it's best. There may be unpredicted downtimes
from time to time, but the AS/400 is a very stable machine. You
can view a list of scheduled downtimes for Netshare400 by clicking here.
What type of
connection do I need to connect to the AS/400?
The connection
to the AS/400 is over the Internet. So as long as you can connect to
the Internet (Dialup, Cable Modem, DSL, etc.) you can connect to the
AS/400.
Why I am getting a security error on some create
commands that I need to use?
First be sure you are trying to put the object in one of your
libraries (Some commands default to QGPL, such as STRRLU). If are
trying to put it in one of your libraries and are still having a
problem, you will need to contact us (be sure and say what command it
is and why you need authority to it).
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What version of OS/400 is running on the AS/400?
V5R2.
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What is the procedure for having a PTF put on the
AS/400?
Let use know what PTF you need applied. If we can get the PTF
via ECS and it can be applied without an IPL it can be applied usually
within 48 hours. If the PTF requires an IPL it may take a little
longer.
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I am having problems restoring objects to my libraries,
Why?
If the objects where owned by QPGMR on the AS/400 the objects
where saved on, right now you can not restore them. You must contact us
to have them restored. Include a copy of the restore command in the
e-mail. It would look like this
RSTOBJ OBJ(*ALL) SAVLIB(FROMLIB) DEV(*SAVF) SAVF(MYLIBO/MYSAVF)
RSTLIB(TOLIB)
If the object where not owned by QPGMR, but some other user id and the
objects are restored. But now you do not have authority to the objects.
There is a command called OWNER that you can run to give you authority
to objects in your libraries. Note: It will make you the owner and if
it is a program it will do a CHGPGM PGM(pgm) USRPRF(*USER) (I know that
this is a bit on the extreme side.)
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How do I pay for this service?
You can use a command called USERINFO that will e-mail you
where to send the payment. It will also show you information about your
account.
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I am having a problem what is the best way to let you
know about it?
If the problem requires immediate attention, you can send a page.
Be sure to include your User Id and an e-mail address or phone number.
If the problem does not require immediate attention you can send an
e-mail.
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My program is in a loop, how do I end it?
If it is a batch job you can use a 4 (End) beside it from
WRKACTJOB. Use F4 and *IMMED to end it quicker. If it is an interactive
job use system request (the actual keys are based on your emulation
package. It may also be a button) 2. If you get knocked off also make
sure your old job(s) are not still running. Use WRKUSRJOB and put a 4
beside the job(s) you want to end.
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How do I map a drive to the AS/400?
On your PC click Start, Find Computer, Enter TS400 When it
finds it double click on TS400. If this worked you should be able to
map a drive, if not your ISP may block the ports (Cable companies are
real likely to block the ports 137 and 138). To map a drive the format
is
\\ts400\home\userid
replace userid with your user id. You can also use client access to map
a drive.
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Why can I not use RSTOBJ?
You can you just need to e-mail me and let me know you need
it. Some users where restoring stuff into any library that they could.
Also if the user profiles do not match the objects will be owned by
QDFTOWN You will need to use a command called OWNER to change them to
your user id. If the objects are owned by QPGMR you will need to use
the OWNERRSTO command (Q=QTEMP).
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How do I enter source?
See Entering Source
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How do I Print to my printer?
See Printing
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How do I transfer/FTP source?
See FTPing
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Why don't the programs I enter on Netshare400's AS400
show up on the schools AS/400, and vice versa?
They are different AS/400's.
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When I try to compile a program I get the following why?
The problem is that you are not telling it what Binding directory to
use.
It can be on your CRTSRVPGM, or for the Library (CRTBNDDIR),
or in the source H BNDDIR('QC2LE')
Or you missspelled something.
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Why do I not have authority to my CGI jobs?
The jobs run under user QTMHHTTP. You need to use the following
programs to get around the problem.
The foramt is CALL pgm '123456'
Where pgm is one of the following and 123456 is the job number of the
CGI job.
CGIJOBS - Displays the joblog
CGIJOBSALL - Display the job
CGIJOBSPLF - Displays the spool files
CGISRVJOB - STRSRVJOB
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I am new to Code/400 is there any where I can get some
information on it?
See http://www.netshare400.com/code400.html
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Is there any any place that does time share on
mainframes?
See (we are not recommending these sites, just found them with an
internet search engine you need to check them out for yourself)
http://www.wa.gov/dis/services/computingservices.htm
http://www.internet-timeshare.com/
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