What is IBM iSeries access?
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IBM i Access for Windows has the following features: It is a Windows client used over TCP/IP. It is a full-function client that includes a 5250 display and printer emulator, includes System i® Navigator to manage your system, provides accessibility to DB2® for i files, and more.
What is IBM iSeries Access for Windows?
IBM i Access for Windows delivers TCP/IP connectivity to users running a variety of Microsoft® Windows® operating systems. IBM i Access for Windows offers an all-inclusive client solution for accessing and using resources from your Windows desktop.

How do I install access to iSeries?
Step 2. Installing iSeries Access for Windows
- Click Start and select Settings.
- Click Control Panel.
- Double-click Add/Remove Programs. If you are using Microsoft® Windows Vista, double-click Programs and Features.
- Locate IBM iSeries Access for Windows.
- To close Add/Remove Programs, click Cancel.
- Close the control panel.
What is IBM i used for?
IBM® i is the operating system for the IBM i platform. It manages hardware and software resources, and provides an interface that you can use to work with the system. To best use the operating system, you need to be familiar with some system concepts.

How do I install IBM iSeries on Windows 10?
Installing IBM i Access for Windows
- Click Start and select Settings.
- Click Control Panel.
- Double-click Add/Remove Programs. If you are using Windows Vista, double-click Programs and Features.
- Look for IBM i Access for Windows.
- To close Add/Remove Programs, click Cancel.
- Close the Control Panel.
How do I download IBM iSeries access to Windows?
Navigate to as400/products/clientaccess/win32/v7r1m0/servicepack and open the most recent service pack directory. The FTP directory contains separate service pack downloads for each specific processor type. Ensure that you download the service pack that is right for the processor type of your PC.
How do I install iSeries Access ODBC driver?
To get the driver, visit the IBM i Access Client Solutions page and select Downloads for IBM i Access Client Solutions. After logging in and redirected to the IBM I Access Client Solutions Download page, select the Download using http tab then scroll down and download the ACS Linux App Pkg.
What are IBM’s products?
IBM’s varied software line includes analytics offerings such as IBM Cognos Analytics, IBM SPSS, IBM Maximo Asset Management and DB2. Many of IBM’s products in this field came through acquisition: The company purchased Maximo in 2006, Cognos in 2008 and SPSS in 2009.