Learn about the components of Operations Console security
and what considerations to make when administering control access
to console functions.
Concepts for configuring security
With IBM® i 6.1
and later, Operations Console has simplified setup and authentication.
By default, the system will manage service tools device IDs and the
access password, so you only need to authenticate using a valid dedicated
service tools (DST) user ID and password.
Security administration
Operations Console administration allows system administrators
to control access to console functions, including the remote control
panel and virtual control panel.
Security protection tips
Use these tips to manage your passwords, device IDs (if
set to 0), and user IDs.