I would make sure all your disk pools have been migrated to tape, then take the "necessary backups and precautions". I would also change my DSMSERV.OPT to DISABLESCHEDS YES so that when you bring up the 5.5 version for the first time, nothing kicks off. Then verify things are good before turning it back on. Less of a chance of something happening if you have to back off to the previous release.
Bill Boyer "A penny saved is a government oversight." - ?? -----Original Message----- From: ADSM: Dist Stor Manager [mailto:ads...@vm.marist.edu] On Behalf Of Minns, Farren - Chichester Sent: Monday, June 08, 2009 10:18 AM To: ADSM-L@VM.MARIST.EDU Subject: TSM/Solaris 5.5 to 5.4 backout plan? Hi all Does anyone have a list of procedures to follow if needing to revert to a previous version of TSM after an upgrade. I am running a single server install with about 70 clients. I'm going from 5.4 to 5.5 in the next couple of weeks, and though I don't foresee any issue I need to make sure I'm prepared. Of course, prior to the upgrade I will be taking all necessary backups and precautions. So, if I did need to revert what would the process be? I'm thinking... Stop and uninstall version 5.5 TIVsmS and TIVsmSlic. Install version 5.4 and then patch as necessary (5.4.1.2 in this case). Issue the 'dsmserv restore db' command (would I need to have replaced the original vol hist file first?). Start server Re-register licenses. What am I missing? Regards Farren Minns ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- This email (and any attachment) is confidential, may be legally privileged and is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient please do not disclose, copy or take any action in reliance on it. If you have received this message in error please tell us by reply and delete all copies on your system. Although this email has been scanned for viruses you should rely on your own virus check as the sender accepts no liability for any damage arising out of any bug or virus infection. Please note that email traffic data may be monitored and that emails may be viewed for security reasons. John Wiley & Sons Limited is a private limited company registered in England with registered number 641132. Registered office address: The Atrium, Southern Gate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 8SQ. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------
