On Tuesday May 6, at 6:30 PM (CT), we welcome Jacob Anderson as the presenter for our May 2025 meeting. See the time in your time zone.
This meeting is online, FREE, and open to everyone. To register click on this link here.

Presentation: To provide a step-by-step guide to setting up a development environment for IBM i with PHP, ensuring seamless integration between web applications and IBM i systems.
Key Topics Covered:
- Setting Up PUB400 – Creating an account on PUB400 to access IBM i resources.
- Installing IBM i Access Client Solutions (ACS) – Configuring ACS for ODBC connectivity and system management.
- Installing and Configuring the ODBC Driver – Ensuring database connectivity between PHP and IBM i.
- Setting Up PHP – Installing PHP, configuring essential settings, and starting a local development server.
- Enabling PDO for Database Interaction – Configuring PHP to communicate with IBM i databases using PDO and ODBC.
Expected Outcomes: By the end of this session, attendees will have a fully configured PHP development environment that can interact with IBM i databases via ODBC, setting the stage for dynamic web application development on the IBM i platform.
Bio: Jacob Anderson is an RPG-certified developer, IBM Rising Champion, and board member of SEMIUG. He specializes in integrating IBM i systems with web technologies, including RPG, PHP, and SQL. He actively contributes to the RPG Generative AI project and shares his knowledge through his blog, The i Developer’s Corner. Jacob is passionate about advancing IBM i applications and helping developers bridge the gap between legacy systems and modern web solutions.