Service tools server

The service tools server allows you to use your PC to perform service functions through TCP/IP.

In order to use the service tools server to perform GUI-based logical partitions (LPAR) or disk management activities, you need to make the service tools server available. You can configure the service tools server for DST, i5/OS™, or both. After configuration, authorized users can use functions such as LPAR or disk management in iSeries™ Navigator.

Notes:
  1. You will be unable to access any iSeries Navigator service functions until you have configured and started the service tools server.
  2. If your server model is not 8xx, you must use the Hardware Management Console (HMC) to manage i5/OS partitions.
  3. If you use Operations Console (LAN), the service tools server is already configured.
Parent topic: Concepts for service tools user IDs and passwords
Related concepts
Access service tools using iSeries Navigator
Related reference
Configure the service tools server
Related information
Partitioning with iSeries Navigator
Disk management