Re: Education

MIDRANGE-L@midrange.com writes:
>I am new to the AS400 world, previously coming from an IBM VSE
>environment. Can anyone recommend any educational resources available to
>me as a "newbie" to the AS400? Where do I start? I have found and am
>pursuing the classes available through IBM, but was wondering if anyone
>is familiar with other options which may be better or more convenient,
>like CBT or internet types of classes, or any experiences with the IBM
>classes - how helpful are they?.
>Thanks.
>
>
>Dave Snyder
>Systems Analyst
>Bank of Lancaster County
>Phone: 717-735-5876
>dsnyder@blcnet.com

Hi Dave,

I recommend Wayne Madden's book, "Starter Kit for the AS/400" (Duke
Press). It seems to give a pretty good and readable overview of the
system, and despite its name it offers some pretty in-depth information.

Mike Naughton
Senior Programmer/Analyst
Judd Wire, Inc.
124 Turnpike Road
Turners Falls, MA  01376
413-863-4357 x444
mnaughton@juddwire.com


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