Troubleshooting IBM i NetServer using the QSYSOPR message queue
The system operator's message queue, QSYSOPR, contains important information for troubleshooting IBM® i NetServer. Messages are logged to the QSYSOPR message queue each time IBM i NetServer starts and stops and when there are any specific errors to report.
The first message indicates whether IBM i NetServer initialized completely during startup. This message is important because it not only specifies whether IBM i NetServer started properly, but also lists the IBM i NetServer server name.
If IBM i NetServer fails to start successfully, the QSYSOPR message queue logs an error message that indicates the reason for the failure.
Using Display Log (DSPLOG) to find IBM i NetServer
The Display Log (DSPLOG) CL command with parameter MSGID(CPIB680) displays a message that indicates when IBM i NetServer started. The message also specifies the IBM i NetServer system name. You might need to adjust the beginning date of the search by using the PERIOD parameter. The message should read as follows:
Support for Windows Network Neighborhood (IBM i NetServer) SERVER_NAME Initialization Complete.