Re: New IBM Navigator for i

from: "Larry \"DrFranken\" Bolhuis" <midrange@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
subject: Re: New IBM Navigator for i

ACS does not replace iNav nor does the new Nav replace ACS. They are
very complimentary products. As Vern mentioned ACS even links to Nav for i.

Navigator for i is a web interface that enables admins to do most
routine tasks through the browser. Given that it is a more 'normal'
interface for newer users it's easier to train. Add in that you can size
your browser window to see massively more data at once that's a bonus.
Then think about the customization of each panel, adding or removing
columns, changing their width or horizontal location. You can sort very
quickly on any column ascending or descending with a simple click and
you can filter any column, just start typing in the filter and it
filters on the fly. This is a massive productivity improvement for the
admin.

One of my favorite things is displaying joblogs in Nav for i. The
ability to search and sort is phenomena!

Sure some functions overlap for example you can spooled files in both
interfaces. Both allow those spooled files to be viewed and downloaded
in pdf format.

Some things are one interface only. For example Nav for i allows
displaying performance graphs and monitors which ACS cannot. ACS can
provide a console interface to your IBM i partitions which ACS cannot.

But overall as an admin the two tools both belong in the toolbox as you
will use each of them every day. I know I do!!

- DrF