Using Windows messenger service with iSeries NetServer

iSeries™ NetServer™ can automatically send informational messages to users in some situations.

Under the following situations, iSeries NetServer automatically sends informational messages:

The user password is about to expire.
The user is denied access for a variety of reasons when trying to connect to a share through iSeries NetServer.
Active users need to be alerted that the administrator is about to stop iSeries NetServer.

Configuring the clients
For client workstations to receive informational messages, the messenger service must be active.
Enabling iSeries NetServer for messaging specific to Windows
Administrative alerts are turned off by default. You can enable iSeries NetServer for messaging specific to Windows.
Associated i5/OS messages
Some i5/OS messages have been added to accommodate messaging support specific to Windows.
Displaying a log of the message send attempts
To display a log of network messages that the server attempted to send, you can use the iSeries NetServer maintenance program.
Sending custom messages through iSeries NetServer
If you have built the GO NETS tools for iSeries NetServer using the QUSRTOOL library support, you can use the Send NetServer Message (SNDNSVMSG) command to send custom messages to registered users on the network.