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ibmi-admin-expert

Automate IBM i administration across subsystems, job queues, user profiles, libraries, and IFS.

Updated Feb 27, 2026
Search Tags:#security#subsystems#system-administration#ibmi#ibm i#JOBQ#JOBD
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Skill: ibmi-admin-expert
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Command: npx skills add https://github.com/SylvainArmonie/armonie-group-armonie-ibmi-skills --skill ibmi-admin-expert

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

IBM i administration can be error-prone and time-consuming; this expert skill provides guided commands and references to define and manage subsystems, job queues, workflows, profiles, libraries, security, and IFS, with safety checks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive IBM i administration guidance covering subsystems, routing, JOBQ/JOBD, USRPRF, libraries, messages, spooling, security, TCP/IP, journaling, IFS.
  • Step-by-step command recipes and validation checks (DSPSBSD, DSPJOBD, WRKJOBQ, DSPUSRPRF) with secure defaults.
  • Use Cases: Baseline setup for a new business unit, incident troubleshooting, and security hardening.

Quick Start

Configure a secure IBM i baseline by creating a SBS, linking ROUTE to a JOBQ, assigning a JOBD, and provisioning USRPRF with least privilege, then verify with DSPSBSD and DSPJOBD.

Frequently Asked Questions about ibmi-admin-expert

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I configure a secure IBM i baseline with subsystems and job queues?▼

IBM i system administration is automated by consolidating command references, best practices, and validation steps into an end-to-end workflow. It covers subsystems, JOBQ/JOBD, user profiles, libraries, messages, spools, and IFS with safe defaults for planning and troubleshooting.

How do I troubleshoot IBM i subsystem and job queue incidents?▼

Troubleshoot IBM i incidents by running validation checks like DSPSBSD, DSPJOBD, and WRKJOBQ to inspect configurations. The guided command recipes help identify misconfigurations in routing, job queues, or user profiles to resolve the issue efficiently.

What commands are needed to harden security for IBM i user profiles?▼

IBM i administration tasks across subsystems, JOBQ/JOBD, user profiles, libraries, messages, spools, and IFS are supported. It provides planning, implementation, and troubleshooting with secure baselines, incident response, and routine maintenance using command references and validation steps.

Can I manage IFS and spooled files as part of IBM i routine maintenance?▼

Yes, IBM i administration covers managing IFS, spools, libraries, messages, and journaling. The workflow consolidates validation steps and best practices to ensure safe defaults during routine maintenance and incident response.

What is the best way to validate IBM i job descriptions and subsystem routing?▼

The best way to validate IBM i job descriptions and subsystem routing is by running DSPJOBD and DSPSBSD commands. These validation checks confirm that JOBQ links, routing entries, and JOBD assignments are correctly configured and secure.

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