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Come join MCS for a day of discussion and education. Learn about news and updates from Infor.
Date:
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Time:
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location:
Long Island Marriott & Conference Center
Uniondale, New York
Please contact Fred Apollo at FredA@maximumcomputer.com to register or for additional information.
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Inforum 2008
The Venetian Hotel and Sands Expo
Las Vegas, NV
October 14-16, 2008
MCS would like you to join us at this year's INFORUM User Conference. Get the education you need while networking with your peers and leading industry experts Please click here for further information on Inforum 2008. |
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Keep Your Business Competitive by Staying Informed! |
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Join MCS and get educated with our free monthly webinars. This June we will keep you updated on the latest news and information to keep your business at the top.
6/5 - What's new with A+?
Learn how to get the most out of you're A+ investment.
6/10 - DMAS Customers
Get informed on all the latest news and upgrade information.
6/17 - How to Use IBM DB2 Web Query Tool to access A+ data
Learn about the replacement product to Query/400 that will enable you to view reports in a web browser-based tool.
6/19 - How to become a 24/7 business with eCommerce
Start using eCommerce and stay on top of your competition. 6/24 - Credit Card processing with A+
Attend this session to learn how to use Application Plus (A+) software to take credit cards without leaving your desk.
6/26 - A+ User Tips
Tricks and commands to help you manage day-to-day operations of the A+ application.
Webinars will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays in June at 10:00 a.m. For more information, suggestions or to register for upcoming webinars, please contact Fred Apollo at FredA@maximumcomputer.com. |
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| June Summer Sizzler! |
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Summer is the best time to  get your system healthy with a dose of A+ V8!
Now is the time to upgrade to a newer, leading edge system for better efficiency and competitive edge. If you upgrade to A+ during the month of June you will receive two days of free education to help with your transition!
A+ Customer success story:
Welcome the Robert McKeown Company to the A+ Family!
The Robert McKeown Company, once a loyal DMAS customer, has since become one of MCS' most successful A+ installed customers. The company upgraded from DMAS to A+ in 2007, which has given the Robert McKeown Company a more streamlined operating process and better competitive advantage. Be on the lookout for a detailed summary of the Robert McKeown Success Story coming soon. |
| New IBM Power Equation: Power = 'i + p' |
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Twenty years ago IBM merged their S/36 and S/38 divisions to create the AS/400 platform. The System/38 Operating System became the basis for OS/400 with S/36 applications running in an 'S/36 Environment' guest OS on the new shared hardware. History is repeating itself as in April 2008 IBM announced that their System i and System p divisions would merge into the IBM Power Systems. Both Systems i and p would retain their own operating systems (IBM i and AIX), but run on a shared hardware platform called 'Power'. The new Power Systems run on the Power 6 CPU in either V5R4 or V6R1 for IBM i. Please contact MCS Certified IBM i Sales Specialist, Steve Kurzban at 631-738-0500 x111 or SteveK@maximumcomputer.com to discuss whether a new Power model will suit your needs. Click here for more information on IBM System i
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| Cumulative PTF Packages |
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Cumulative PTF packages are the primary method of performing preventive maintenance for specific releases of the i5/OS and OS/400 operating systems and IBM licensed programs. This type of fix package contains fixes generally recommended by IBM and is updated on a periodic basis.
Cumulative PTF packages are labeled according to the year, Julian date, and operating system software version. For example, Cumulative PTF package C1092450 can be broken down as follows:
- 1 represents the Year (2001)
- 092 represents the Julian Date without the year
- 450 represents the OS/400 version V4R5
To identify your current PTF level, do the following from any command line. Type DSPPTF LICPGM (5722SS1) and hit enter. Using the logic above look at the first PTF ID that show ups. For example TC08057, ignoring the TC this PTF is from Year 08 Julian date 057. If this date is more than 3 months old chances are there is a more up to date cumulative PTF package.
For additional information, please contact Bryan Mangan at Bryan@maximumcomputer.com |
| Quick Tips: APLUS Reference Commands |
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Simply key-in the command on the command line:
APCHKUSR - displays the number of user licenses and current users signed onto APLUS
APJOBS - displays the APLUS TP (transaction processor jobs) - typically batch jobs updating the APLUS master files process through the TP
APLUSLVL - displays the APLUS release level
APMAIL - displays the APLUS mail inquiry
APMSG - processes the APLUS message screen that displays incoming message and allows you to send messages to others on the system
LAYOUT - processes a formatted file layout report - i.e.: LAYOUT ITMST - prints a user friendly file listing for the Item Master file
LAYOUT2 - processes a formatted file layout on the screen instead of a report
In-use Records
Occasionally records stay in-use if the user session ends abnormally or there is a power failure. APLUS has unlock logic built into many programs to prevent record locking and contention issues. Unlock logic allows the in-use workstation to access the record.
To find the device or workstation use the option on the XAMAST menu - Display Internal Device IDs
To remove in-use codes from sales orders and work orders - CALL UNUSEP
To remove in-use codes from POINT OF SALE orders - CALL UNUSEPOSP
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About MCS
MCS is an IBM Advanced Business Partner and INFOR Channel Partner providing effective integrated software solutions to our customers. We specialize in a variety of industries across North America, including but not limited to, wholesale distribution and light manufacturing. For over 21 years, MCS has helped many customers advance their business with improved technology. Our company installs, implements, customizes, and supports INFOR Global Solutions software to help customers streamline their business operations and maximize efficiency for a better competitive edge. MCS is headquartered in Ronkonkoma, New York. For more information, please call 631-738-0500 or visit www.maximumcomputer.com. |
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