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PRTSYSINF. But what else?

  • 1.  PRTSYSINF. But what else?

    Posted 06/11/24 12:39 PM

    Hello, the prtsysinf command gives a lot of information about the partition, but it does not give information about TCPIP or its communication lines, you have to go one by one by giving F6 to the screens or a printkey for each of the configurations of the different TCPIP services Is there a more practical way to collect this information? Is there any other command that you suggest to me to have as much information as possible about my partition? In case of a disaster recovery it would be important to have this information at hand, greetings.



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    Miguel Peralta
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  • 2.  RE: PRTSYSINF. But what else?

    Posted 06/11/24 09:06 PM
    Edited by Satid S 06/11/24 09:08 PM

    Dear Miguel

    In your situation, think of "Retrieve" commands.  There are many of them provided by IBM i :  https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/i/7.4?topic=product-i-commands#R.      

    For TCP info,, use RTVTCPINF command ( https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/retrieve-tcpip-information-rtvtcpinf ). 

    For configuration objects, use RTVCFGSRC command  ( https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/i/7.4?topic=ssw_ibm_i_74/cl/rtvcfgsrc.html  and  https://www.itjungle.com/2006/04/12/fhg041206-story03/  ).



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  • 3.  RE: PRTSYSINF. But what else?

    Posted 06/12/24 03:08 AM
    Edited by Hideyuki Yahagi 06/12/24 03:08 AM

    If your goal is to document IBM i TCP/IP information, my GitHub Pages (https://guricat.github.io/GuriPages/Infra/) may be helpful. The information is written in Japanese, but can be translated by Chrome functions, etc. as follows.

    Hope this helps.

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    Infrastructure collection information

    A list of key information that can be collected from IBM i during migration or construction. Select based on project requirements and access restrictions. For IBM i 7.1 and later, we recommend using IBM i Service (SQL) to obtain PTF information and TCP/IP settings.



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    Hideyuki Yahagi
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  • 4.  RE: PRTSYSINF. But what else?

    Posted 06/12/24 04:07 AM

    Hello Miguel,

    IBM made the life of a sys admin so much easier with the introduction of the IBM I Services. One of the best implementation of these SQL services is Navigator for i. 

    When looking at Navigator for i => Network Interfaces => TCP/IP Configurations => Interfaces you will see the information you are looking for. 
    Once you see that information press the SQL button in the upper right corner. This will result in a window being opened showing you the SQL statement used to present the data shown. 

    This approach can be used to get acquainted with the IBM I Services and will help you to develop your SQL skills. 

    I can only hope this helps



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    Rudi Van Helvoirt
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  • 5.  RE: PRTSYSINF. But what else?

    Posted 06/12/24 08:05 AM

    There's also SYSSNAP from the IBM i MGTOOLKIT. I have info for it listed on my IBM i Reference Pages Blog @ The IBM i Reference Pages Blog

    It's located on the "More Helpful Tips by Category Page.

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  • 6.  RE: PRTSYSINF. But what else?

    Posted 06/12/24 08:40 AM

    Michael,
    Thanks for the blog page. 



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  • 7.  RE: PRTSYSINF. But what else?

    Posted 06/12/24 08:34 AM

    This has already been mentioned, but I'll throw in my two cents:
    SELECT * FROM QSYS2.NETSTAT_ROUTE_INFO;
    select * from qsys2.tcpip_info;



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    Patrick Conner
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  • 8.  RE: PRTSYSINF. But what else?

    Posted 06/12/24 08:54 AM

    To add to what others have suggested, these are great as well:

    select * from QSYS2.NETSTAT_INTERFACE_INFO;

    select * from qsys2.tcpip_info;

    select * from QSYS2.SECURITY_INFO;



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    Steven Riedmueller
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  • 9.  RE: PRTSYSINF. But what else?

    Posted 06/12/24 08:56 AM

    See also:  https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/ibm-i-services-sql



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    Robert Berendt IBMChampion
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  • 10.  RE: PRTSYSINF. But what else?

    Posted 01/21/25 12:28 PM

    Maybe this is a reach but perhaps the RTVTPCINF command could be an alternative.

    CRTLIB RTVTCPINF (example).

    Run command RTVTCPINF.

    Review SAVF's that are created.



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    Michael Mayer
    IBM i on Power System Admin
    ERMCO-ECI
    Dyersburg, Tennessee 38024
    518.641.8906
    2024 IBM Badge Advocate, Contributor and Influencer.
    Blog: https://ibmireference.blogspot.com
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  • 11.  RE: PRTSYSINF. But what else?

    Posted 01/21/25 03:06 PM

    Miguel my friend...You need to get very familiar with SQL Services. They are your 'best' friend for many issues / challenges. 

    IBM i Services (SQL)

    A lot of what you are looking for this will be under 'communication services'

    An example of one of the ones you will likely want to use is NETSTAT_INTERFACE_INFO view - IBM Documentation

    Hope this helps! - Rich



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