Troubleshoot iSeries NetServer using the QSYSOPR message queue

The system operator's message queue, QSYSOPR, is a good place to look for information about iSeries NetServer™. Messages are logged to the QSYSOPR message queue each time that iSeries NetServer starts and stops and when there are any specific errors to report.

The first message indicates whether iSeries NetServer initialized completely during startup. This message is important because it not only specifies whether iSeries NetServer started properly, but it also lists the iSeries NetServer server name.

If iSeries NetServer fails to start successfully, the QSYSOPR message queue logs an error message that indicates the reason for the failure.

Using Display Log (DSPLOG) to find iSeries NetServer

The Display Log (DSPLOG) CL command with parameter MSGID(CPIB680) displays a message that indicates when iSeries NetServer started. The message also specifies the iSeries NetServer server name. You may need to adjust the beginning date of the search by using the PERIOD parameter. The message should read as follows:

iSeries Support for Windows Network Neighborhood (iSeries NetServer) 
SERVER_NAME Initialization Complete