dsjob.exe cannot connect to DataStage server
Problem(Abstract)
When trying to connect to DataStage server to list projects using dsjob command, this error message is received "Status error code =81016"
Symptom
Error received when attempting to connect to DataStage server from a Windows client to list projects with following command:
dsjob.exe -server <ServerName> -user <Username> -password <Password> -lprojects
Error received: "Status code = 81016
Cause
Status error code =81016 means the connection refused by the server
Diagnosing the problem
1. Open Information Server Web Console
2. Go to Domain Management to verify whether the DataStage Server name is listed as fully qualified hostname (myhost.svl.ibm.com) or short hostname (myhost) or IP address.
3. Make note of the hostname registered.
Resolving the problem
Run dsjob command replacing the <ServerName> with exact hostname registered in the Information Server Web Console.
Source: http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21642171