IBM Navigator for i

Start of changeIBM® Navigator for i is a Web console interface where you can perform the key tasks to administer your IBM i. IBM Navigator for i supports the vast majority of tasks that are available in the System i® Navigator Windows client application. However, unlike the Windows client application, nothing needs to be installed on your workstation to use IBM Navigator for i. The Web application is part of the base IBM i operating system, and can be easily accessed by simply pointing your browser to http://systemName:2001. End of change

Start of changeIBM Navigator for i is the strategic application for IBM i administration tasks, and new administration tasks will only be supported by the Web application, and will not be added to the System i Navigator Windows client application.End of change

Start of changeMore System i Navigator tasks are being “converted” to run on the web, and new IBM i management tasks are also being added to the IBM Navigator for i Web console.End of change

The IBM Navigator for i console contains the following task categories for IBM i management. These categories are similar to those that you see within the System i Navigator client application.

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Note:
Current Browser Support for IBM Navigator for i:
  • Mozilla Firefox 20 or newer (recommended)
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 9
  • Google Chrome 25 or higher

This information is intended to help you start using the Web-based console, IBM Navigator for i, by providing you with tips on how to work with the interface.