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wizard prompts you for the access password to access the encrypted service tools
device ID and password. The user will also be prompted for a valid service tools
user ID and password.
Administration
Operations Console administration allows system administrators to control access
to console functions, including the remote control panel and virtual control panel.
When using Operations Console local console on a network, device and user
authentication are controlled through the service tools device and service tools user
IDs.
Important: Consider the following when administering Operations Console local
console over a network:
v For more information about service tools user IDs, see Service tools.
v For the remote control panel, mode selections require security authorization for
v When a mismatch occurs in the service tools device password between the
Protection tips
When using Operations Console local console on a network, IBM recommends the
following items:
1. Create another service tools device ID with console attributes.
2. Install Cryptographic Access Provider program number 5722-AC3, on the
3. Choose a nontrivial access password.
4. Protect the Operations Console PC in the same manner you would protect a
5. Change your password for the following DST user IDs: QSECOFR, 22222222,
6. Create an additional service tools device ID for each PC that will be used as a
7. Add backup service tools user IDs with enough authority to enable or disable
Prepare for your Operations Console and iSeries Navigator
configuration
Both iSeries Navigator and Operations Console can be run on a single PC.
Depending on how you have Operations Console connected to your iSeries server,
there are two possible network configuration options available.
iSeries Navigator is the graphical user interface for managing and administering
your iSeries server from your Windows desktop. iSeries Navigator makes
operation and administration of iSeries servers easier and more productive.
Operations Console allows you to use a local or remote PC to access and control
an iSeries console, a control panel, or both. Operations Console has been enhanced
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the user, such as that provided by QSECOFR. Mode selections include: Manual,
Normal, Auto, Secure. Auto and Secure are only available on servers with a
keystick.
iSeries server and the Operations Console PC, you need to resynchronize the
password on both the PC and the server. To do this, see Resynchronize the PC
and service tools device ID password. A mismatch will occur if, for example,
your PC fails, if you decide to exchange the PC for a different one or if you
upgrade it.
iSeries server and install Client Encryption, 5722-CE3, on the Operations
Console PC.
twinaxial console or an Operations Console with direct connectivity.
and QSRV.
console.
user and service tools device IDs.