For further information reffer to APAR IC33455.
Mit freundlichen Grüßen / Best Regards
Uwe Schreiber
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Hello all,
We have problems configuring TSM Tape Library Sharing. Our environment is the
following:
Library manager - TSM Server v 4.2.2.0, AIX v 4.3.3
Library Client - TSM Server v 4.2.2.0, AIX v 4.3.3
Library - IBM LTO 3584, connected to SAN with Compaq Fibre Channel SAN Switch 8-EL.
TSM S
Is "passwordaccess generate" in the dsm.sys (or dsm.opt if NT) for this
client? If so, it may be a known problem that's been discussed here
before... the client and server will generate a new password periodically,
and it is kept encrypted in a file on the client. Occasionally, the
generated pas
Hello again,
I have another nut too hard to break alone. So asking for help:
As we know Tivoli reverted back to TMPs-based licensing. So there we have
TSM (Managing System) / MgSysLAN (Managed) / MgSysSAN (Managed) types.
Each type does have Tier 1 / Tier 2 / Tier 3 / Client licenses. And
T1/T2/T
Betcha it's still recording, but to a dsmsched.log file in a different
directory. That can happen easily.
Try:
find / -name dsmsched.log
see if there are more of them.
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Hello,
The logs are probably being written in a different location. If you
don't specify the location of the schedule log and error log in the
dsm.sys file it gets created in the tivoli directory where the dsm.sys
file is. You need to have the following in the dsm.sys file:
dsmschedlogname /xxx
We have done this once for a customer - they were unable to transfer
immediately DLT libraries to TSM and used it with standalone drives for
month or two.
The main concern was: human should make loads/unloads of media (TSM admin
was the "library robot" :) Put longer mount retension times plus
SEAR
Thanks Zlatko and everyone else how took time to answer...
I used sum(capacity * pct_util / 100) and my numbers looked a LOT better.
Thanks again.
Ike Hunley
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The question was is it really a disk or an array. The only array you
*cannot* buy from IBM in 200GB is ESS. All others (SCSI (internal/drawer),
SSA(int./dr.), FAStT 200, FAStT 500, even good old 7135 RAIDiant) vary too
much in price. And same capacity with different size disks is having
different
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On the 27th of june we will have our next meeting.
look at www.tsmgg.nl
Thanks, hope to see you
Please register by email!
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Eric, Correct, I would rather be able to backup the registry instead of excluding it.
I was able to find the registry directory under the C:ADSM.SYS directory and I deleted
it. Ran a manual incremental backup and it did NOT fail this time unlike all the
other times. I'll see how it runs on t
I've attached an old list I have, not sure how up to date it is, but may
help.
Gene
(See attached file: showcommand.doc)
Justin Bleistein
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Sure You Can.
But You may not be able to restore the files backed up by the old version.
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From: "Abdulaziz Almuammar" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2002 8:14 AM
Subject: use TSM 5.1 client with TSM server 4.1.5
Hi,
could you plea
Anyone have TSM implemented with DLT tape drives and no library?
We have a small facility looking to move from Arc Serve to a TSM backup
solution. They would like to utilize existing DLT tape drives (9
available) instead of purchasing a library. They will not be purchasing DRM
either, but will
Chuck,
Have you checked the file system that the dsmsched.log file is in to make
sure it has not filled up? I had this happen to me once before. The
dsmsched.log got so big, the file system filled up and could not write to
the file any longer.
Regards,
Sean
Sean M. English
Enterprise Storage
Thanks for the list, this will defiently help in my development class.
--Justin Richard Bleistein
Gene Greenberg
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commands.
And btw. what is the price of an IBM 200GB disk ?? AFAIK they even do not
offer 180 GB as Seagate does and larger SCSI one is 73 GB.
Zlatko Krastev
IT Consultant
I was using multiple 36 or 72 GB SCSI or SSA disks to reach 200 GB total
storage before raid.
Hi,
I have an AIX client(4.3.3) backing up to a TSM server
running 4.1.4. I noticed the dsmsched.log & the
dsmerror.log stopped recording since 2/13. The backup
is still going on everyday and the client have been
rebooted a few times since February.
Why the client's log files stopped recording
This sounds similar to another problem - not sure if it is the same.
Check if the rights on the ADSM.SY directory have been changed - for the
schedule - the "system account" needs full rights to the directory.
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I did not HAVE to do the audit - mine was consistent. I only started it
in case we have to do it when I do production. I wanted to see how long
it would take. It's possible I then did the loaddb again, I don't
remember right now. I did the unload/load a couple of times with
various combination
Go to this URL - it will show you virtually ALL of the commands available
(locate SHOW to begin with that "category" as they are alphabetically
listed), plus quite a few that are not documented. It is a very extensive
list, so be patient while the entire page loads.
http://people.bu.edu/rbs/ADSM
Hi Mark,
We kept hitting the 5 GB limit on TSM 3.7, even with a couple of
incrementals per day.
But we had issues with the amount of I/O activity and I/O waits, even when
we got the ability to go past 5 GB.
And my AIX guy says we don't have any more slots available for I/O
adapters/buses to sprea
Well, I suppose this makes sense. There was a file called
TSM Timer.txt (or something close to that) in previous versions.
This was a flat ASCII file that kept a date/time stamp for
either the next scheduled event or the next/last contact with
the server. I'll give this a shot, too.
>I can't seem
Our TSM server is absorbing the backups of many W2K servers, raising some
issues I haven't had to deal with.
How well does TSM handle UNC's in include/excludes? Which are preferred or
easier to work with, UNC's or drive letter and wild cards? Are there any
pitfalls I should avoid?
Also, what d
http://people.bu.edu/rbs/ADSM.QuickFacts and scroll down to "show"
Sung Y. Lee
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Di
There are many listed in the archives. Go to www.adsm.org and search on
'show commands'
bob
On Tue, Jun 18, 2002 at 01:46:27PM -0400, Justin Bleistein wrote:
> Does anyone have a list of all TSM show commands? The only two I know are:
> "show library" and "show dev". Thanks!!!
>
> --Justin Rich
Yahya,
In your policy, leave the existing management class (i.e. 35 days, etc.) as the
default class then define a new management class and copygroup with the appropriate
settings (i.e. 365 days,etc.) then assign the appropriate filesystem to the new
management class. To make this assignment,
Try Richard's quick tips sheet:
http://people.bu.edu/rbs/ADSM.funcdir
Later,
Demetrius
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Does anyone have a list of all TS
First of all, referring to full/incrementals in regards to TSM/ADSM doesn't
really apply (unless you're talking about backing up DB's and similar
applications). All backups are incremental. TSM simply examines your file
system and only backups up files that A-haven't been backed up yet, B-have
cha
I started the client,
clicked RESTORE
clicked BACKUPSET
clicked LOCAL
It pops up a "specify backup set location" window
I clicked the HELP button in the window.
(Of course, there's no guarantee it's correct!)
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just the TSM support line
Rob Schroeder <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>@VM.MARIST.EDU> on 06/18/2002
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You did not mention client/server O/S platforms, but if you go to the
following URL and select your O/S, I beleive you'll locate your answers:
http://www.tivoli.com/support/storage_mgr/compatibility.html
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Type in:
show dev
from the dsmadmc command line and you'll see the developers names of the
TSM server.
--Justin Richard Bleistein
Does anyone have a list of all TSM show commands? The only two I know are:
"show library" and "show dev". Thanks!!!
--Justin Richard Bleistein
Yes - this bug is addressed in APAR IC33455, which is fixed in the 4.2.2.5
level of TSM and the 5.1.1.1 level of ITSM. The 4.2.2.5 level was released
last Thursday, and is available for download from the Tivoli Web site for
patches. The 5.1.1.1 level has not been released yet - I am still await
Hello,
yes, this is a defect described by apar IC33455.
This apar is fixed in the 4.2.2.5 level of the TSM server
which is already available on our ftp site.
This apar will also be fixed in the TSM 5.1 level
in a patch to be made available shortly also on ftp site.
Well, sorry to confuse!-- I have 6 different dsmaccnt.logs set up on two
different servers, and I don't remember setting or exporting
DSMSERV_ACCOUNTING_DIR (I didn't reaslise it was a valid env variable). I
wonder I how I got them in the right place.maybe it just followed the
DSMSERV_DIR va
Hi All,
I can't seem to find confirmation anywhere of successful implementation
of the 5.1 client on Mac OS X, particularly the scheduler daemon. I
spoke with Level 2 and they asked us to trace the scheduler daemon by
creating a file called "TSM Daemon.txt" in the directory where the
scheduler da
try loading 4.2.3 software
Marc Levitan
Storage Manager
PFPC Global Fund Services
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Good afternoon,
Can anyone tell me if they have been able to accomplish the following
using TSM 4.2 client running on Windows 2000? We are looking at recovering
a Windows 2000 server using TSM's backup data to a physically different
Windows 2000 server. The hardware is different as well. We are
Is it possible to setup one filesystem of a node to keep backup for 365 days
and other filesystems' backups of that node to 35 days?
currently I have setup copygroup parameters of all domains to 35
(verexists, verdeleted, retextra, retonly) for all incremental and full
backups. Now on one ADSM
Can anyone tell me how to NOT backup SYSTEMObjects?
Thanks
Can anyone else confirm this bug??
Thanks,
Matt Adams
Tivoli Storage Manager Team
Hermitage Site Tech
Deloitte & Touche USA LLP
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From: Uwe Schreiber [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
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That's weird - I DON"T get that error on 4.2.1.20 W2K clients, I DO get that
error with the 4.2.2 client!
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I have similar problems on 4
Hi Andy
How did you manage to start your server if you cancelled the Audit process.
Thks
Sean
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I did this on a
Justin,
YOu must first define a device class of type FILE. For example:
DEFINE DEVCLASS dbbkupondisk DEVTYPE=FILE FORMAT=DRIVE MAXCAPACITY=500M
MOUNTLIMIT=1 DIRECTORY=/var/adsmpool SHARED=NO
* dbbkupondisk is a name I made up, pick anything you like.
* DIRECTORY is just the p
Thanks, so I have to wait...
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Mit freundlichen Grüssen / with regards
Karsten Hüttmann
--
Karsten Hüttmann
c.a.r.u.s. Information Technology AG
Advanced System Center
Bornbarch 9, 22848 Norderstedt, Germany
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TSM 4.1.5
AIX 4.3.3
We are still using Novell Netware 4.11 on some of our major servers, including our
GroupWise email system. We are phasing out Novell and bringing in MS servers over the
next 1-2 years. However, we are going to have to move forward with our TSM upgrade
since support for 4.
Thanks Much!!
That Worked
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Maybe quick and dirty, but it works.
Use domain statements in your option file.
If a "domain c:" e
I checked the archives, and didn't find many problems
with Server ver. 4.2.2 for Windows.
Are there any problems with this version that weren't discussed on
the list, or that I missed on my search?
I just upgraded from 4.1.5 tsm server (win2k sp2) to 4.2.2.3 to resolve
some issues we were having. I then reinstalled the license files from CD
like I always have, yet I am getting this error while trying to register my
licenses
06/18/2002 11:29:07 ANR2017I Administrator ROBS issued command:
I downloaded the 5.1 client, and tried to find the help you referenced, but
it only said tape, CD-ROM, DVD, and
Iomega JAZ or ZIP drives.
The 5.1 manual directs readers to this : Current device support information
is available at the
following Web site:
http://www.tivoli.com/support/storage_mgr/r
Maybe quick and dirty, but it works.
Use domain statements in your option file.
If a "domain c:" entry exists, the systemobjects will not be backed up.
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Mit freundlichen Grüssen / with regards
Karsten Hüttmann
--
Karsten Hüttmann
c.a.r.u
If only the Wintel boxes had/have a FC card-- I could buy a spare (or two
for compatibility with existing hardware) and go about using the 3590 tapes
for backupsets. Perhaps this would be doable for any boxes that died here
at HQ, but for the 150 odd other boxes statewide, this isn't a feature fo
Hello all,
as you have seen we are getting "re-posts" to the lists last days. I first
got two notifications from list server that my postings were rejected due
to identical text. Later I got (again) the answer of Mike Stapleton on
thread "Keeping an handle ..." which sure I've read few days ago.
Well... that's probably not what Robert is looking for. You want to be able
to restore the registry, no?
Robert, I don't have experience with the W2K client but I imagine that the
c:\Registry directory was created by TSM. I only use WinNT clients and they
use the c:\adsm.sys directory. Have you tr
I think having your log in roll forward mode is a no-brainer. As long as you
have enough log space it's not even an issue... What's the limit now, like
15gb or something? Wanda, with all the activity you have going on how much
log space usage do you see between database backups???
Mark
-Ori
Hi there,
I agree with Zlatko Krastev, he has made some very good points.
For what it worth, if these guys offer a 30 day money back guarantee, then I
see no reason why you can not have the system they propose in trial. If it
works under "FULL SYSTEM LOAD" fine buy it, after you do the metrics o
Hi,
could you please tell me if i can use TSM 5.1 client with TSM server 4.1.5 without any
problems?
Regards,
Abdulaziz
What have you totalled - sum(capacity) or sum(capacity * pct_util / 100) ?
Latter will give you the ammount of data while former will give you the
space in filesystems (occupied and non-occupied). Also take into account
that not all the data may be backed up - you can exclude some files.
And an ex
People, dutch / belgium readers:
On the 27th of june we will have our next meeting.
look at www.tsmgg.nl
Thanks, hope to see you
Peter
I did this on a test server, with a full production database. The
unload took 16 hours, the load took 7 hours. I started the audit, and
it appeared that it would run 92 hours. I did not let it finish, so
I do not know how long it would have actually run.
Andy Carlson
Hi,
this is a bug of TSM Server version 4.2.x and AFAIK of version 5.1.x.
Based on the note i received from Tivoli Support, the fix (version
4.2.2.5) will be available this week.
Mit freundlichen Grüßen / Best Regards
Uwe Schreiber
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Norbert,
unfortunately Richard is still having TCP/IP problems between MARIST and
their site. This prevents him to receive ADSM-L postings.
You can still contact him directly on <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Zlatko Krastev
IT Consultant
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Unfortunately yes :(
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Speaking of Richard Sims, I am guessing that Marist's upgrade didn't fix
Richard's
I have similar problems on 4.2.1.20 W2K clients ... and all gone out with
4.2.2 client version.
Tom
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Sent: Monday, June 17, 2002 9:59 PM
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Subject: File I/O error
I
Hi Cory
you add the following exclude statement to your DSM.OPT - it will work ;-):
EXCLUDE.DIR "NDS:.O=HMC.OU=Groupwise.NLS:Publisher=Novell+NLS:Product=NetWare 5
Server+NLS:Version=510"
Regards
Flemming
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Jeff,
from financial point this Exadrive might seem very attractive. But are you
sure it would fit in TSM environment without performance degradation. For
me this might be something very similar to cheap "RAID" advertized by PC
mainboards but with all the problems IDE/EIDE/ATAPI devices have - no
PC Connection lists Fuji at $90 each, so you should be able to get a better
price in quantity from someone.
I'm a bit surprised, actually -- about 5 months ago the best price I saw was
$107 in quantities of 100.
Tom Kauffman
NIBCO, Inc
> -Original Message-
> From: Wayne T. Smith [mailto
Whenever I get an i/o error on an NT client, it usually means there is file
corruption. I would run chkdsk c: -f, and if it offers to run after
reboot, say yes and reboot the machine. Then try your manual to see if you
still have the problem.
"Le,Vinh"
Hi Sean,
in our installation an audit took about 4-5h for a 10GB DB on TSM-server 4.1.3 (OS:
OS/390 R2.10).
A few months ago I had an open pmr at IBM where I wanted to know WHY my DB is
inconsistent after the loaddb but they couldnt give me an answer :(
--
regards / Mit freundlichen Gruessen
Has anyone seen this?
After Upgrading to TSM V5.1.1 the summary table shows no longer any
entries for bytes being backed up.
The client summary in the dsmsched.log still works fine.
And I am able to restore all files.
My first guess was that they changed the summary table design
- but it's still
Hi
I need to do a DUMPDB , LOADDB and AUDITDB of our TSM database.
I have currently done the DUMPDB and LOADDB and this process took about 13 Hours to
complete.
Total db before DUMPDB : 23 GB
Total db after Dumpdb and Loaddb : 12 GB
After the Loaddb was completed it requesting to have an AU
If you mean list like this one - subscribe to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You
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If you mean site - Tivoli Knowledge Base
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tme10 l
???
DSMSERV_ACCOUNTING_DIR is an environment variable and has nothing to do
with dsmserv.opt.
Zlatko Krastev
IT Consultant
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Wanda,
in general I am on your side but some of the arguments are weak:
1. stgpool backups
If the DB is reverted back newly created copypool tapes will be listed as
scratch and primary pools' objects will have no copies. Next backup to
this copypool will fix the things and probably will use same
Hi,
The question is more, do you really want to be able to do a point-in-time
restore of your database. In case of a real disaster, you'll probably be
very happy if you get the server back to a state it was in 24 hours before
the disaster. In case of database corruption, You'll probably cannot af
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