Overview of the integrated file system

Here is some basic information about the integrated file system on your IBM® i operating system and how it can be of use on your system.

What the integrated file system is
The integrated file system is a part of the IBM i operating system that supports stream input/output and storage management similar to personal computer and UNIX operating systems, while providing an integrating structure over all information stored on your system.
Why use the integrated file system
The integrated file system enhances the already extensive data management capabilities of IBM i with additional capabilities to better support emerging and future forms of information processing, such as client/server, open systems, and multimedia.

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