IBM AS/400 Testing

1. Functionality Testing: Verifying that applications on the AS/400 platform perform as intended and meet functional requirements.

2. Integration Testing: Ensuring seamless integration between AS/400 applications and other systems, databases, and services.

3. Performance Testing: Assessing the performance and scalability of AS/400 applications under different load conditions.

4. Security Testing: Evaluating the security posture of AS/400 applications to identify vulnerabilities and compliance gaps.

Before learning IBM AS/400 testing, it's beneficial to have the following skills:

1. IBM AS/400 Platform Knowledge: Familiarity with the AS/400 platform, including its architecture, operating system (IBM i), commands, utilities, and capabilities.

2. Testing Fundamentals: Understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and best practices, including test case design, test execution, defect management, and reporting.

3. Programming Skills: Proficiency in programming languages used on the AS/400 platform, such as RPG (Report Program Generator), CL (Control Language), SQL (Structured Query Language), and possibly Java or COBOL.

4. Database Skills: Knowledge of database concepts and experience with working with databases on the AS/400 platform, including DB2 for i.

By learning IBM AS/400 testing, you gain the following skills:

1. Platform Proficiency: Mastery of the IBM AS/400 platform, including its architecture, operating system, commands, utilities, and capabilities.

2. Testing Expertise: Specialized knowledge in software testing principles, methodologies, and best practices specific to AS/400 applications and systems.

3. Tool Proficiency: Familiarity with testing tools and frameworks commonly used for AS/400 testing, enabling efficient test case design, execution, and reporting.

4. Programming Skills: Advanced proficiency in programming languages used on the AS/400 platform, such as RPG, CL, SQL, Java, or COBOL, facilitating effective test automation and scripting.