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System I Navigator
System I Navigator
System I Navigator
System i
Connecting to System i
Getting to know System i Navigator
Version 7 Release 1
System i
Connecting to System i
Getting to know System i Navigator
Version 7 Release 1
Note
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page 21.
This edition applies to version 6, release 1, modification 0 of IBM i5/OS (product number 5761-SS1) and to all
subsequent releases and modifications until otherwise indicated in new editions. This version does not run on all
reduced instruction set computer (RISC) models nor does it run on CISC models.
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Contents
Getting to know System i Navigator. . . 1
PDF file for Getting to know System i Navigator . . 3
System i Navigator functions by release . . . . . 3
Requirements for installing System i Navigator . . 14
Installing System i Navigator . . . . . . . . 15
Adding system connections to System i Navigator
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Working with System i Navigator . . . . . . . 16
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Appendix. Notices . . . . . . . . . . 21
Trademarks . . . .
Terms and conditions .
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From this example, you can see the System i Navigator hierarchical tree view in the left pane of the
window. It provides a familiar user interface for those experienced in using graphical interfaces. It also
decreases the need for users to learn the character-based interface. System i Navigator functionality
includes system navigation, configuration, systems management, and monitoring capabilities. For
step-by-step instructions on how to perform tasks in System i Navigator, see the System i Navigator
online help.
Monitors
V5R3
V5R4
V6R1
Packages
Fixes Inventory
Scheduling
Collection Services
System Values
Licensed Program
Installation
Extreme Support
V5R3
V5R4
V6R1
V5R4
V6R1
System i Navigator
Tasks on the Web
System i Navigator
Tasks on the Web
Basic Operations
Messages
Printers
Printer output
Jobs
Command Prompter
Work Management
Active jobs
Server jobs
Job queues
Subsystems
Output queues
System status
Database
Constraints
Sequences
Schemas
Hardware
Network
TCP/IP servers
Intelligent Agents
Intelligent Agent
Support
Application
Administration
Application
Administration
V5R3
V5R4
V6R1
Centralized
Administration
Basic Operations
Basic Operations
V5R3
V5R4
V6R1
Messages
Printers
Manage printers.
Printer Output
Jobs
Job logs
Command Prompter
Graphical CL Command Prompt for CL commands within System i
Prompter
Navigator.
Work Management
Work Management
Active Jobs
Job Queues
Subsystems
Memory Pools
Output Queues
System Status
Hardware
Configuration and
Service
V5R3
V5R4
V6R1
V5R4
V6R1
Simple Cluster
Configuration
Tape Devices
Network
Integrated Server
Administration
Integrated operating
systems and
environments
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V5R3
V5R4
V6R1
V5R4
V6R1
Security
Security
Cryptographic Services
Key Management
Intrusion Detection
Permissions
Security Policies
Security Configuration
Wizard
Configure security.
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Multiple Databases
Reorganize Tables
SQL
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V5R3
V5R4
V6R1
Database Navigator
iSeries Graphical
Debugger
Health Center
V5R3
V5R4
V6R1
Dynamic Mount
Information
File Shares
Folder Attributes
Information
Additional Attributes
Virus Scanning
Advanced Function
Printing (AFP)
AFP Manager
Intelligent Routing
Backup
Getting to know System i Navigator
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V5R3
V5R4
V6R1
Reclaim media.
Manage devices.
Application
Development
Application
Development
Plug-in Support
Java
C++
Visual Basic
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Related concepts:
Requirements for installing System i Navigator on page 14
Your PC hardware and software must meet certain requirements before you can install System i
Navigator.
Working with System i Navigator
With System i Navigator, you can perform many system administration tasks.
Related tasks:
Adding system connections to System i Navigator
After you have installed System i Navigator, you need to add connections to System i Navigator.
Related information:
System i Access for Windows
System i Access for Windows: Installation and setup
Setting up the PC
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Related tasks:
Installing System i Navigator on page 15
All System i Navigator features are packaged with IBM i Access for Windows. Assuming that your PC
meets the hardware and software requirements, you need to install the System i Navigator features when
you install IBM i Access for Windows.
Related information:
Management Central
Managing logical partitions by using System i Navigator, DST, and SST
Partitioning the system
Disk management
Tape
Network security
Getting started with System i Navigator Database
Quality of service
Virtual Private Networking (VPN)
Remote Access Services: PPP connections
Networking
System jobs
Managing jobs
Application Administration
IBM Redbooks
v Managing OS/400 with Operations Navigator V5R1 Volume 1: Overview and More
v Managing OS/400 with Operations Navigator V5R1 Volume 2: Security
(10.5 MB)
(3.9 MB)
(3.2
v Managing OS/400 with Operations Navigator V5R1 Volume 3: Configuration and Service
MB)
v Managing OS/400 with Operations Navigator V5R1 Volume 4: Packages and Products
(1.8 MB)
(3.6 MB)
Web sites
v System i Navigator home page
The System i Navigator home page includes functional release overviews, news about technical
conferences, and other topics.
Other information
v System i Navigator for Wireless
v System i Navigator tasks on the Web
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Application Administration
Management Central
Performance
Maintaining and managing IBM i and related software
Developing System i Navigator plug-ins
Related reference:
PDF file for Getting to know System i Navigator on page 3
You can view and print a PDF file of this information.
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Appendix. Notices
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