Access service tools

You can access service tools using DST, SST, and iSeries™ Navigator.

After you have accessed service tools, the service functions available to you depend on the functional privileges you have. If you have the appropriate functional privileges, you can manage service tools user IDs from SST or DST.

Access service tools using DST
The service tools user ID you use to access service tools with DST needs to have the functional privilege to use the DST environment.
Access service tools using SST
The service tools user ID you use to access SST needs to have the functional privilege to use SST.
Access service tools using iSeries Navigator
You can access service tools using iSeries Navigator when the server has been powered on to DST or when i5/OS™ is running.

Parent topic: Manage service tools user IDs and passwords

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Service tools user IDs

Manage service tools user IDs