Accessing service tools using SST

If your user profile has the required authorizations, you can use system service tools (SST) to access service tools.

The service tools user ID you use to access SST needs to have the functional privilege to use SST. The IBM® i user profile needs to have the following authorizations:

Authorization to the Start SST (STRSST) CL command.
Service special authority (*SERVICE).

To access service tools using SST, complete the following steps:

Enter STRSST (Start SST) on an IBM i command line. The Start SST Sign On display is shown.
Enter the following information:
- Service Tools User ID: The service tools user ID you sign on with.
- Password: The password associated with this user ID.
Press Enter.

The following table outlines the basic differences in access methods between DST and SST:

Characteristic	DST	SST
How to access	Physical access through console during a manual IPL or by selecting option 21 on the control panel.	Access through interactive job with the ability to sign on with QSECOFR or the following authorizations: Authorization to the Start SST (STRSST) CL command. Service special authority (*SERVICE). Functional privilege to use SST.
When available	Available even when the system has limited capabilities. The operating system is not required for accessing DST.	Available when the operating system is started. The operating system is required for accessing SST.
How to authenticate	Requires service tools user ID and password.	Requires service tools user ID and password.