Creating a Simple Query

Duration

6 hours

Overview

The Creating a Simple Query course begins by describing how database files are joined, enabling IBM Query for i to more easily reference data. This is followed by the identification of data that will be required by IBM Query for i and the subsequent coding required to extract that information. Details on options used to save the query and print, or display, the resulting report are also covered.

Audience

Personnel requiring knowledge about creating reports with the Query/400 facility.

Prerequisites

Completion of the Datatrain Database Basics and the Need for Query course, or equivalent
knowledge.

Objectives

After completing this course the student should be able to:

• Describe the importance of joining files when creating a query
• Identify the steps used to create a simple query
• Define output options for print and spool queries
• Display query reports that reside on spool

Course Content

Database Concepts

Physical and Logical Files
Records
Record Fields
Field Types
Primary Keys

Output Options and Saving Your Query

Query Output Options
Detailed and Summary Formats
Line Wrapping
Formatting Reports for the Printer and Spool
Cover Page, Headers, and Footers
Saving and Running your Query

Creating a Simple Query Mastery Test

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