Deleting a dump by using the IBM i service tools

You can delete a dump by using the IBM® i service tools.

About this task

To delete a dump by using IBM i service tools, complete the following steps:

Procedure

  1. On any command line, enter STRSST.
  2. Enter a valid service tools user ID and password.
  3. Select option 1 (Start a service tool).
  4. Select option 6 (Main storage dump manager).
  5. Select option 2 (Work with copies of main storage dumps).
  6. If you want to delete any dump copies, type 4 next to the dump copies, and press Enter twice.
  7. To exit SST, press F3 (Exit) three times, and then press Enter.