As Richard suggested, the many postings to ADSM-L regarding the summary table's contents (or lack thereof) are very informative.
Among other things, the location of the Accounting records is detailed. Repeatedly. (The format is recorded in the Admin Guide.)
Before posting a question to ADSM-L, search the message archives on adsm.org to see if the subject that's vexing you has discussed before. It's an invaluable resource, and it can save you considerable time in resolving whatever issue you are facing. Richard's ADSM QuickFacts web page (http://people.bu.edu/rbs/ADSM.QuickFacts) is another invaluable resource for the TSM administrator, whether novice or experienced.
Ted
At 02:22 PM 1/14/2004 +0200, you wrote:
Richard
Thanks for the advice ..... Do you know where I can found the format/structure of the accounting records (dsmaccnt.log)
Regards Robert
-----Original Message----- From: Richard Sims [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2004 2:19 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Inconsistency between summary and actlog
Robert - As you go through your professional life administering TSM, keep one thing in mind: the Summary table is unreliable. It has historically been unreliable. As testament, see the many postings from customers who have wasted their time trying to get reliable data from it.
As we keep saying: Use the TSM accounting records as your principal source of data for usage statistics. That's what they are there for, and they reliably contain solid, basic data about sessions. Beyond that, use the Activity Log, the Events table, and client backup logs.
Richard Sims, BU
