Learn how to use the PC based tools included in IBM WebSphere Development Studio Client (WDSC) for System i Version 6.0 (V6.0) to create and maintain your System i RPG and COBOL host applications. Learn how to move from the 5250 green screen tools to workstation tools, featuring a Graphical User Interface (GUI). Throughout this course, you will use the features and tools of WDSC to maintain a sample payroll RPG or COBOL application.

Familiarity with System i platform and i5/OS, including commands

Use of applications with graphical user interfaces (windowed applications)

Experience programming RPG III, RPG IV or COBOL applications that access System i database files and use 5250 panels