Overview of the changes to the Operations Console.
New server-side functions have been added in V5R4 to make it easier to manage your system using Operations Console.
The server no longer requires a password when creating a device ID. Servers now can accept console service functions in D-mode even in the event that there is an uninitialized DASD present. A server now can force an exit at C6004508 in D-mode with function 21 if needed.
The take over and recovery option takes effect immediately now. Also, take over and recovery functions are supported in D-mode now. The Console Information Status window during console take over or recovery has been changed to make it easier to see if Take over the console is YES or NO. Finally, the DST signon window associated with take over / recovery (ATTENTION: This device can become the console) no longer has any PF keys since the only function allowed is signon.
Only server models 270 and 8xx (iSeries) are supported. This means that only parallel direct attached RPC can be used. Also, in V5R4, older SPD-bus cards are no longer supported even in migration towers. The code is still in place so that users can take advantage of it, however there is no support for its usage.
Client-side functionality also has some added features for Operations Console.
Operations Console now has more functions and additions to client-side functions to make it easier to use. In V5R4 there now are more descriptive error and status messages to facilitate management and troubleshooting. The Operations Console client now no longer requires a password when specifying a device ID.
Operations Console functions more easily on your network. It allows for the user to specify the base IP address of the console connection. Operations Console no longer supports Windows NT in V5R4.
