Planning considerations for your configuration
To plan for your Operations Console configuration, find out the specific connectivity types that are allowed by the various Operations Console configurations.
The scenarios included offer specific configurations examples to help you select a console configuration most suited to your needs. If you plan ahead, you can include additional features in your configuration.
- If you call a service representative to set up your new system, have the PC that you are going to use as a console ready to be connected to your system. This includes having all cables ready and all software installed. For example, already have your Windows® operating system and iSeries™ Access for Windows installed on the PC.
- If you are configuring Operations Console for an i5/OS® logical partition running the Linux® operating system, see the Configure the LAN console for a guest partition topic.
- Console planning considerations
When you plan for Operations Console for one or more of your systems, consider these points.
- Planning considerations for your backup console
Most system plans include a level of redundancy to allow for the event of hardware failures; however, many people do not consider the console in their plans. To recover quickly from an unexpected loss of your console, plan for a backup console.
- Scenarios: Selecting your configuration
These scenarios help you decide which configuration works best in your environment.
- Preparation for your network environment
To prepare for your network environment, identify and comply with the minimum network configuration required to set up an Operations Console local console on a network (LAN) configuration.
- Security of your Operations Console configuration
Operations Console security consists of service device authentication, user authentication, data privacy, and data integrity.
- Preparation for your Operations Console and iSeries Navigator configuration
Both iSeries Navigator and Operations Console can be run on a single PC. Depending on how you have Operations Console connected to your system, these network configuration options are available.
- Verification of Operations Console requirements
Before using Operations Console, ensure that you have met all the hardware, software, and cabling requirements for Operations Console.
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Planning considerations for Operations Console
Related information
Configure the LAN console for a logical partition