SQL VS QUERY

["Bob Carl" <bcarl@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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My account is getting ready to purchase some sort of IBM ISeries Query tool,
SQL tools, or both.  I have been asked to provide justification for
investment in the SQL tool over or in addition to Query.

Can you use SQL in a CL in the same fashion as query, such as to create a
file(Like OPNQRYF). I would think you can.  I am wondering if we can scrap
query all together in favor of SQL (RUNSQL). Right now we do not use SQL for
anything but transferring data, such as in Excel or Client Access, but
considering its industry presence, it seems like a no-brainer.   Please
submit to me your best arguments for using SQL, and if it can replace Query
completely and easily.

 Thanks in advance.

Bob Carl, Senior Systems Analyst
Knapheide Manufacturing Company
217-223-1848 Ext. 2397
Fax: 217-223-1947

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