PHP on i5/OS :: OD030

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code.

OD030

length.

2.5 days

type.

Instructor-Led

partner.

IBM

price.

$1,895

The incorporation of PHP in i5/OS opens up a new development language for web-based access to DB2/400 data. This course will discuss the uses of PHP, how to obtain and install PHP in i5/OS, installing the PHP development environment, PHP syntax, accessing DB2/400 and i5/OS APIs from PHP The course will also introduce the ability to use PHP with MySQL to deploy open source appplications in i5/OS. This course contains both instructor-led lecture as well as hands-on labs.

With its easy-to-use development approach, PHP is a natural fit for i5/OS customers and developers offering improved productivity and rapid deployment. Having PHP capabilities for i5/OS makes available existing PHP-based components and applications to System i customers. PHP applications are easily integrated with data in IBM DB2 Universal Database and RPG, COBOL, and other business applications on i5/OS. Existing open source PHP applications can also be deployed with MySQL in the PASE environment.

There are currently no scheduled dates for this course. If you are interested in this course, request a course date with the links below.

who can benefit

This basic course is designed for any developer interested in understanding the PHP environment on System i, including installation, administration, application development, porting, security, and troubleshooting. Presentations and hands-on lab exercises are used to reinforce learning objectives. This is not a PHP programming course; however basic language syntax will be covered.

prerequisites

You should have:

A basic understanding of the System i and work management.

skills gained

Understand and use following topics:

	PHP and Zend products available for System i
	Installation and administration
	Troubleshooting
	Accessing DB2 UDB for i5/OS and other i5/OS resources
	PHP Development with Zend Studio for i5/OS
	Zend Framework
	Supporting PHP/MySQL applications in i5/OS

ibm education advantage program eligibility:

Yes - IBM Education Pack - online account

course content details

	Course Topics

	Course Introduction
	Overview of PHP
	Installing ZendCore
	Administering ZendCore
	Troubleshooting
	Introduction to PHP Application Development
	Developing with Zend Studio
	Accessing i5/OS Resources with the PHP Toolkit
	Zend Studio Debugger
	Deploying PHP Applications to System i
	Course Summary