Author: tappehl

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​[[{“value”:”I wrote an earlier post about how to define a file twice in a RPG program so that I can use two members in the file. This led to a further discussion about could I combine data from those multiple members into one using a DDS logical file. This post demonstrates the results of those subsequent discussions.
I am going to use the same file as I did in the earlier post. If you have questions about file layouts, etc., check that post.
I am going to add a third member to the file, which will be called THIRD:

ADDPFM FILE(TESTFILE) MBR(THIRD) TEXT(‘Just added’)

I can list the members in TESTFILE using the SYSMEMBERSTAT SQL View:
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​[[{“value”:”In my last couple of articles, I have shown python accessing data on the IBM i, accessing both DB2 for i and SQLite. The SQLite article used an SQLite package to get the data, and for the DB2 for i example I used ODBC to retrieve data from the IBM i. In this article I’ll
The post Mapepire Introduction first appeared on PowerWire.”}]] Read More 

​[[{“value”:”Be it auditors, the recent NIS2 Directive , or just common sense, stepping away from IBM i user profiles with never expiring passwords has always been the better choice. Since IBM i has been around for quite some time, a lot of the security options have gotten a bit long in the tooth. For sure,
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​[[{“value”:”As businesses aim for agility and resilience in 2025, virtual tape solutions provide the reliability and flexibility you need to stay ahead. Make this the year you leave outdated traditional tape technology behind.
The post New Year, New IBM i Backup Strategy: Why Now is the Time to Ditch Physical Tape appeared first on LaserVault.”}]] Read More