RE: ISeries System Admin, what do they do?

I would add:

Automation:

Get the system running with as little operator intervention required as
possible.  Use Robot or the IBM Advanced Scheduler.

Administration:

Stay on top of the equipment costs...especially leases so you don't end up
paying through the nose for equipment where leases have expired.

OS:

Keep up to date on PTF's.  Even if you "aren't changing anything" you can get
bit by not having your system current.  OK, while you don't have to be the
first you don't need to be the last either.

Query and Excel:

A good sys admin needs to be able to query their system to find out what it's
doing.  For example, running a DSPUSRPRF

> Security, Security, Security.  Some one who understands how to perform
> security auditing and make changes to improve security.  Someone who
> understands how to work with single sign on security so their AS400 can
> play with other servers nicely.
> 
> Networking.  So many AS400 people do not understand networking.  Someone
> who know how to get their AS400 registered and using DNS and WINS.
> Someone who know how to set routes, load balancing across multiple
> Ethernet adapters, and other network attributes.
> 
> Keep up with the latest technology available and be able to perform
> cost/benefits analysis.
> 
> This is only the top 3 items off the top of my head.  There are many
> other duties, knowledge points that one should have but I don't have
> time to list them all.
> 
> 
> Chris Bipes
> Information Services Director
> CrossCheck, Inc.
> 
> HI I am trying to focus on the most important tasks
> that an admin does. Leaving aside an CL or RPG
> programming. What do you or your admin, do in a
> typical day/week?
> 
> If you were hiring an admin, what experience/knowledge
> are you looking for foremost?
> 
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