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To check the data area value in AS400, you can use the DSPDTAARA command.
Use the DSPDTAARA command followed by the library and data area name to display the value.
You can also use the RTVDTAARA command to retrieve the value into a program variable.
If the data area is in a different library, specify the library name before the data area name.
Ensure that you have the necessary authority to access the data area.
To download files from AS400 system, use FTP or a file transfer utility like IBM i Access Client Solutions.
Use FTP (File Transfer Protocol) to transfer files from AS400 system to another system.
Install and configure an FTP client on your local machine.
Connect to the AS400 system using the FTP client.
Navigate to the directory where the files are located on the AS400 system.
Use the 'get' command to download the file...
There are two types of job schedulers in AS400: the native job scheduler and the advanced job scheduler.
The native job scheduler is the default scheduler provided by AS400.
It allows scheduling jobs based on time, date, and other criteria.
The advanced job scheduler is a third-party tool that offers more advanced scheduling capabilities.
It provides features like dependency management, event-based scheduling, and wor...
To make a job run from one jobq to another, you can use the CHGJOBQ command in IBM i (AS/400) system.
Use the CHGJOBQ command to change the job queue of a job
Specify the new job queue name in the JOBQ parameter of the CHGJOBQ command
The job will be moved to the specified job queue when it is next eligible to run
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MQ's in AS400 are message queues used for inter-process communication.
MQ's in AS400 allow different programs or processes to communicate with each other by sending and receiving messages.
They provide a reliable and asynchronous way of exchanging data between applications.
MQ's can be used for various purposes such as sending notifications, transferring data between systems, or triggering actions based on events.
The...
JobQ is a job queue in AS400 that manages the execution of batch jobs.
JobQ is used to prioritize and schedule batch jobs on AS400.
It allows multiple jobs to be submitted and executed in a specific order.
Jobs in the queue can be held, released, or deleted as needed.
JobQ provides a way to manage and control the execution of batch jobs efficiently.
Example: WRKJOBQ command is used to display the jobs in a specific job...
To check source object in AS400, use the DSPOBJD command.
Use the DSPOBJD command followed by the library name and object name to display object details.
The source object type should be specified as *PGM or *FILE.
The output will include information like source file, member, and source type.
To check object locks, use system tools like Process Explorer or Task Manager. To make the job run, ensure necessary dependencies are met.
Use system tools like Process Explorer or Task Manager to check object locks
Ensure necessary dependencies are met for the job to run smoothly
To insert data in AS400, use SQL INSERT statement with appropriate table name and column values.
Connect to AS400 database using JDBC or ODBC driver
Construct an SQL INSERT statement with the table name and column names
Provide the values to be inserted for each column in the VALUES clause
Execute the INSERT statement using a prepared statement or statement object
I have experience with technologies such as Java, Python, SQL, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Java
Python
SQL
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
The aptitude test was quite easy.
Questions are moderated.
I am a recent graduate with a degree in Computer Science and a passion for coding. I have experience with Java, Python, and web development.
Recent graduate with a degree in Computer Science
Passionate about coding and software development
Proficient in Java, Python, and web development
Experience with projects such as building a web application using Django
It was good and tough one to crack it
I am a recent graduate with a degree in Computer Science and a passion for coding and problem-solving.
Recent graduate with a degree in Computer Science
Passionate about coding and problem-solving
Experience with programming languages like Java, Python, and C++
Completed internships at tech companies
Strong communication and teamwork skills
SQL is a domain-specific language used for managing and manipulating relational databases.
SQL stands for Structured Query Language
It is used to communicate with databases to retrieve, insert, update, and delete data
Common SQL commands include SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE
SQL can be used to create and modify database schemas
Joins are used to combine data from multiple tables in SQL
I worked on a web-based project management software for tracking tasks and deadlines.
Developed front-end using React.js
Implemented back-end using Node.js and MongoDB
Integrated third-party APIs for additional functionality
I have knowledge in Java programming language including OOP concepts, data structures, multithreading, and exception handling.
Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles
Experience with data structures like arrays, linked lists, stacks, and queues
Knowledge of multithreading and synchronization in Java
Familiarity with exception handling and error management
Proficiency in using Java libraries and ...
I have experience with technologies such as Java, Python, SQL, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Java
Python
SQL
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
I appeared for an interview before Mar 2024, where I was asked the following questions.
I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed before Jan 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.
To check source object in AS400, use the DSPOBJD command.
Use the DSPOBJD command followed by the library name and object name to display object details.
The source object type should be specified as *PGM or *FILE.
The output will include information like source file, member, and source type.
JobQ is a job queue in AS400 that manages the execution of batch jobs.
JobQ is used to prioritize and schedule batch jobs on AS400.
It allows multiple jobs to be submitted and executed in a specific order.
Jobs in the queue can be held, released, or deleted as needed.
JobQ provides a way to manage and control the execution of batch jobs efficiently.
Example: WRKJOBQ command is used to display the jobs in a specific job queu...
There are two types of job schedulers in AS400: the native job scheduler and the advanced job scheduler.
The native job scheduler is the default scheduler provided by AS400.
It allows scheduling jobs based on time, date, and other criteria.
The advanced job scheduler is a third-party tool that offers more advanced scheduling capabilities.
It provides features like dependency management, event-based scheduling, and workload...
To download files from AS400 system, use FTP or a file transfer utility like IBM i Access Client Solutions.
Use FTP (File Transfer Protocol) to transfer files from AS400 system to another system.
Install and configure an FTP client on your local machine.
Connect to the AS400 system using the FTP client.
Navigate to the directory where the files are located on the AS400 system.
Use the 'get' command to download the files to ...
To insert data in AS400, use SQL INSERT statement with appropriate table name and column values.
Connect to AS400 database using JDBC or ODBC driver
Construct an SQL INSERT statement with the table name and column names
Provide the values to be inserted for each column in the VALUES clause
Execute the INSERT statement using a prepared statement or statement object
MQ's in AS400 are message queues used for inter-process communication.
MQ's in AS400 allow different programs or processes to communicate with each other by sending and receiving messages.
They provide a reliable and asynchronous way of exchanging data between applications.
MQ's can be used for various purposes such as sending notifications, transferring data between systems, or triggering actions based on events.
They are...
To check the data area value in AS400, you can use the DSPDTAARA command.
Use the DSPDTAARA command followed by the library and data area name to display the value.
You can also use the RTVDTAARA command to retrieve the value into a program variable.
If the data area is in a different library, specify the library name before the data area name.
Ensure that you have the necessary authority to access the data area.
To check object locks, use system tools like Process Explorer or Task Manager. To make the job run, ensure necessary dependencies are met.
Use system tools like Process Explorer or Task Manager to check object locks
Ensure necessary dependencies are met for the job to run smoothly
To make a job run from one jobq to another, you can use the CHGJOBQ command in IBM i (AS/400) system.
Use the CHGJOBQ command to change the job queue of a job
Specify the new job queue name in the JOBQ parameter of the CHGJOBQ command
The job will be moved to the specified job queue when it is next eligible to run
I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Feb 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.
I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Feb 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.
Hackerrank test is the first round
I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed before Jul 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.
There are some mathematics and tricks question of english.
Round 2 is English grammar only
I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before May 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.
It was fine not tough
It was tough all are advanced java and SQL Questions
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