Query – Database Basics and the Need for Query

Duration

5 hours

Overview

The Query – Database Basics and the Need for Query course describes the IBM Query for i sort, report and analyze capabilities providing examples on how IBM Query for i is used to create business reports. Basic concepts relating to database structure and the data that can be accessed by IBM Query for i are explained in detail.

Audience

Personnel requiring knowledge about creating reports with the IBM Query for i facility.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of IBM i concepts

Objectives

After completing this course the student should be able to:

• Describe the tasks that can be performed by IBM Query for i
• Identify the components that comprise a database
• Explain how database files and records are configured

Course Content

Database Concepts

Physical and Logical Files
Records
Record Fields
Field Types
Primary Keys

Description of the Example Database

Example Database Need
File Structure
Record Values
Keys
How the Database is Used