title: Connect to AS400 using .NET
body: <p>I am trying to build a .NET web application using SQL to query AS400 database. This is my first time encountering the AS400.</p>
  
  <p>What do I have to install on my machine (or the AS400 server) in order to connect? 
  (IBM iSeries Access for Windows ??)</p>
  
  <p>What are the components of the connection string?</p>
  
  <p>Where can I find sample codes on building the Data Access Layer using SQL commands?</p>
  
  <p>Thanks.</p>