Session Abstract:
This is a work-at-your-own-pace open lab. Get hands-on experience with the integrated file system and file servers.

The following modules are offered in this open lab:

1. Accessing IFS - General (460255)
2. Accessing IFS - ASPs (460256)
3. Who's Using My Object? (460257)
4. Copying in the IFS - Authority Considerations (460258)
5. IFS Journaling (460259)
6. IFS Security (460260)
7. IFS Remote File Systems: NFS, QNTC, QFileSvr.400 (460261)
8. Using RTVDIRINF results (490132)

Each topic has exercises for you to perform. Come give them a try and ask questions. Or stop in and try your own thing with the experts here to help you.

Learning Objectives:
Each module provides a different learning experience.  Listed below are the activities/concepts you should be familiar with after completing each module.

1. Accessing IFS - General
   - Creating, deleting and working with IBM i NetServer file shares.
   - Mapping a network drive.
   - Copying files using IBM i NetServer.
   - Creating and deleting directories.
2. Accessing IFS - ASPs
   - Creating and deleting user-defined file systems.
   - Working with user-defined file systems.
   - Using the integrated file system on basic and independent ASPs.
   - The basic principles of mounting and un-mounting file systems.
3. Who's Using My Object?
   - Determining the jobs using a specific object.
   - Determining the object(s) being used by a specific job.
   - Investigating "object in use" errors
4. Copying in the IFS - Authority Considerations
   - Owner, primary group and user profile authority considerations during a copy.
   - Public and group authority considerations during a copy to stream file.
   - Maintaining the same owner for a newly copied object.
5. IFS Journaling
   - Starting and ending journaling of IFS objects.
   - Applying journaled changes to IFS objects.
   - Changing journaled IFS objects.
   - Viewing journaling properties of IFS objects from both System i Navigator and the "green screen".
   - Saving and restoring IFS objects.
6. IFS Security
   - Changing permissions on the "root" (/) directory.
   - Securing the QSYS.LIB directory for the system and independent ASPs.
   - Securing the system with scanning and auditing by setting up various security system values.
   - Setting up security for /home.
   - Testing your system's IFS security policy.
7. IFS Remote File Systems: NFS, QNTC, QFileSvr.400
   - Configuring a NFS server and client on IBM i.
   - Using and IFS path and an NFS mount to access a remote IBM i system.
   - Configuring a QNTC connection to a remote PC.
   - Using an IFS path to access files on a remote PC.
   - Configuring a QFileSvr.400 connection to a remote IBM i system.
   - Using an IFS path to access the IFS on a remote IBM i system.
8. Using RTVDIRINF results
   - Running the RTVDIRINF command anc controlling where the results are placed.
   - Use of query tools to analyze the resulting data.

Audience:
Anyone that uses objects in the IFS on an IBM i or access the IBM i from a client. This includes system administrators and application developers.