Re: What is the best, most graceful way to import PC data and then runa CLP program?

I've got a few of ideas:

Option 1, iSeries Access: After running the PC program to create the file, run 
a pre-defined batch file that uses the Data Upload feature to upload the file 
to the iSeries and then use the Remote Command feature to call the CL program. 
Pro: Pretty bullet-proof; Con: Need an iSeries Access license and also need to 
maintain a Data Upload configuration file on the user's PC

Option 2, NetServer: Mount a drive on the user's PC to point to a directory on 
the iSeries. Then when they run the PC program they should create the file 
directly to the IFS directory in that mapped drive. On the iSeries the user 
could then take a menu option that will copy the data to DB2 using either 
CPYFRMSTMF or CPYFRMIMPF. Pro: No iSeries Access license needed and no 
configuration files or batch scripts; Con: NetServer isn't all that fast.

Option 3, FTP: After running the PC program to create the file, run a 
pre-defined batch file that uses and FTP script to upload the data and run the 
CL program. Pro: FTP is very fast and no need for an iSeries Access license; 
Con: Need to maintain batch and FTP scripts on the PC.
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Booth Martin 
  To: Midrange Systems Technical Discussion 
  Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2006 12:48 PM
  Subject: What is the best, most graceful way to import PC data and then runa 
CLP program?


  What is the best, most graceful way to import PC data and then run a CLP 
  program?

  It occurs to me that there are several ways to do this, and a discussion 
  might prove educational and fun.

  The person runs a PC program, creating a PC file.  This file must go to 
  the iSeries once a week, and then be processed by a CLP program/

  Ideas? Suggestions?  Fantastic solutions?




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