You may not have tried 'cancel session 1067' to see if that does any good.
TSM Expiration processing is supposed to clear defunct restartable restores,
once they are restartable and have exceeded the Restoreinterval; but
irregularities can prevail.
Richard Sims
erally, directories will show up in storage pool volumes if the client
type is Windows, but not if Unix.
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x27;dd' or like command to pull in the leading content of the tape, to
see if there is actually a standard label there, and compare that to what's on
one of your good tapes. Perform an explicit labeling operation on one of the
problem tapes and attempt to use it.
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tapes. (I once unspooled a name-brand
problem tape to see if it had a physical media problem - and actually found a
factory splice!)
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read-only, as if they are
bad, but they are not. So, look into you hardware there.
Richard Sims, still at Boston University
On Jul 8, 2013, at 5:13 AM, Adeel Mehmood wrote:
> Dears ,
>
> We are facing problem as the TSM scratch tapes are running out , also the
> tape
mc restore' does that; or use the GUI. The client manual provides guidance
on such operations.
It is usually best to perform 'dsmc query backup' in much the same manner as
the anticipated restoral invocation in order to check out what will come back
in a restoral.
Richard Sims
an use 'dsmc selective ___' to assertively back up a file.
Richard Sims, Boston University
the process has set
via the 'limit' or 'ulimit' command. This is what is know in Unix as Resource
Limits, where there is a ceiling, and there is a currently defined value which
the process has chosen to use.
See also APAR IC90127.
Richard Sims
In PowerShell, isn't the grave accent character its escape char?
(http://www.techotopia.com/index.php/Windows_PowerShell_1.0_String_Quoting_and_Escape_Sequences)
Richard Sims
On Mar 14, 2013, at 10:24 AM, "Schaub, Steve" wrote:
> Del,
> Still getting an error:
> PS
operators and
functions don't work on it. Contrastingly, in MySQL, ENUM is defined as a
string object, where you can use LIKE. The inconsistencies can be maddening
for DBAs, particularly when trying to change to a different database system.
Richard Sims
ctivity Log for indications of
problems. Also have the TSM server administrator check the definition of the
Node under which you are attempting the backup to assure it is not hampered.
Richard Sims, at Boston University
They seem to be having server problems… Trying to get to the 6.2 and 6.3 pages
has the same problem, with Internal Server Error and Service Unavailable.
Richard Sims
On Feb 6, 2013, at 10:58 AM, "Prather, Wanda"
wrote:
> Anybody else have a working link for the 6.4 info cen
ves, but may be invalid in certain contexts and
combinations. I don't work with that TDP, but you or someone more
familiar with it may be able to deduce what the issue is in that regard.
Richard Sims
/ibmsyststorarchmana/ for a
summary.
Richard Sims
27;s no guarantee that the commands will identify all
problems, however.) And note in your dsm.sys that the exclude.fs statements
trump the attempted Includes.
Richard Sims still doing TSM stuff, too
Gary - This is described in ADSM QuickFacts…something I had to deal with at my
site.
The essence is to have the following in effect at dsm ached start time:
export LANG=en_US; export LC_ALL=en_US;
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clude by all files in the directory.
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thing in life is guaranteed).
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Gary - Might this be a case where the backups are being run by a 'dsmc
schedule' (rather than CAD) and the exclusions were added to the inclexcl.list
file during the life of that scheduler process: if so, the process needs to be
restarted to reabsorb all its governing parameters.
ssages.)
That will help avoid some anomalous behavior.
Richard Sims
ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/storage
etention,
See "Rebinding Files to Management Classes" in the Admin Guide manual to help
in assessing what management classes might be in play for active vs. inactive
files.
Presumably, 'ACTivate POlicyset' was run after the management class copy group
retention value changes.
Richard Sims, at Boston University
The ERRORLOGName option or DSM_LOG environment variable control directory
location.
Richard Sims at rainy Boston University
Tim - Check the client logs for correlating info.
It might be the case that the previous schedule is still running, or the CAD or
DSMC process went away, etc.
Richard Sims
On Jun 6, 2012, at 9:22 AM, Tim Brown wrote:
> A few clients are failing with ANR8213W Session open with
> 10.1
m having occurred here before, with
accompanying solutions?
Have you sought a solution or at least perspective in a Web search?
The key is to challenge people, in a good way, to do what they are supposed to
do, and get out of the self-limiting habit of looking to others to always fix
things for
ble tapes may be identified and rendered
candidates once again.
You should not check primary storage tapes out of a library except in dire
circumstances, and then judiciously. Capacity planning monitoring should be in
place to anticipate the need for more library resources in advance of
exhaustion.
Richard Sims
ever seeing any ANS
messages in the Activity Log. This may be the result of a software error, if
it is occurring.
If ANS messages are appearing in the server Activity Log, I can see how they
would be disregarded in severity level interpretation as being foreign matter.
Richard Sims
Paul -
I would avoid a spec of FORMAT=DRIVE as being non-specific when you want
something specific, as in always be explicit in telling computers what to do,
and not give them leeway in doing something unexpected.
Richard Sims
et large files
from users, we have an early morning job which forcibly migrates everything out
of the file system to maximize free space.
But don't let me discourage you from using HSM... :-)
Richard Sims enduring at Boston University
more advanced TSM
software attempting to access a lower level implementation using verbs not
understood by the older client.
Richard Sims
The Activity Log should have messages for when the tapes went to Unavailable,
thus suggesting a cause. If a Library Manager is involved, it may be having
issues which need investigation.
Richard Sims
Process cancellation problems usually involve hung I/O. Examine the receiving
server for issues, where it may be waiting on a resource or have a capacity
problem. Whereas it has happened multiple times, there should be some TSM or
operating system logged problem indications.
Richard Sims
ed to do that work in clumps.
The situation may be one you won't find an answer for, unfortunately.
Richard Sims
On Feb 10, 2012, at 6:53 PM, Robert A. Clark wrote:
> Has anyone seen any documentation from Tivoli, stating that a file
> integrity check (or CRC check) is performed during the reclamation
> process?
Technote 1079385 says no.
ollocation by node. Then perform 'query content' on each volume, output to a
file per volume, which you can subsequently grep for containing the files of
interest. Query Content is tailored and efficient, greatly reducing time and
impact.
Richard Simsnot a lawyer
Refer to the TSM Admin Guide manual and Client manual for full information on
using firewalls with the product. You'll also find a lot of experiential
information in the List archives.
On Feb 7, 2012, at 12:19 PM, Tim Brown wrote:
> Appears to be related to de=duplication when using movedata
> ...
See also http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27022203
QuickFacts
for collected notes for dealing with a lot of files.
Richard Sims
That smells like APAR IC64940, which was supposedly included in the 6.2
release; but check with TSM Support.
Richard Sims
Note that you only examined one side of the logging: review the TSM server
Activity Log. There, you may well find a timeout for the session, which you
can pursue. If the server is using default values, the timeout values are
probably too low.
Richard Sims
perform a reconciliation with the reality of the library, using the same
functionality that occurs when TSM restarts and checks the library.
Richard Sims
.
The mailing list archives hold past discussions on many topics, where
http://adsm.org/forum/showthread.php?16498-ESTIMATED-CAPACITY-OF-LTO4-s is like
this one.
Richard Sims
The client backup log will show when the file was Expired.
See also DEACTIVATE_DATE in ye olde ADSM QuickFacts.
Richard Sims
drive. Performing an unload
operation (which can be initiated remotely) may get it unstuck: sometimes, a
tape drive power cycle may be a more severe way of getting it out. An IBM CE
is the final recourse in that scenario.
Richard Sims
days as text files
stored in HSM, which I can grep or analyze for historic information. The TSM
accounting records are a further good source of historic statistical info on
client sessions.
Richard Simsstill plugging away at Boston University
e system to the Domains list. It
is very unusual to have to use Include to have a file system participate in
backups, given the standard methodology (which is to say, don't do that).
Richard Sims
which
arrived in the storage pool on the second day.
Richard Sims
related to enterprise policies.
Richard Sims
t; David
Quite so. The 3494 has historically benefitted from having an embedded library
manager, unlike "SCSI" libraries, and can do a lot without the need for a TSM
Library Manager and that added complexity.
Richard Sims
iled" specifications. An option of
"virtualmountpoint /" seems pointless.
Richard Sims
Virtualnodename is an independent mechanism unrelated to the Set Access
regimen. Virtualnodename inherently allows access to all files on the node.
Richard Sims
Sent from my iPad
On Dec 1, 2011, at 2:45 AM, "Robert Ouzen" wrote:
> Hello
>
> I had to restore a down clien
the case that a volume in
that (perhaps temporary) state does not mean that files on it cannot be copied
(when that state is un-done for a Move Data, for example).
I guess the thing to do is assess what the actual significance is of
"destroyed" in this volume's case.
Richard
I would do UPDate STGpool ... ACCess=UNAVailable
instead of marking it Destroyed.
Also tryQuery CONtent A01869 COPied=No
to see if the primary tape is missing some representation in the copy pool.
Richard Sims
See Restore or retrieve files to another workstation
in the client manual.
And always specify directory operations by having a slash (/) at the end of its
name.
Richard Sims
he inboxes of the 1500
participants of the list, who can do nothing to provide the aid, and save space
on the List Server which Marist graciously hosts.
Richard Sims
nce of contact, if successful.) Wait a while
for the Define Clientaction to perform, then check the TSM Activity Log to see
what happened. If still no server->client communication, firewall adjustments
may be needed.
In this situation, changes to dsm.opt will have no remedial effect.
Richard Sims
.
> ...
Timothy -
We've been advising you to examine two key logs in this problem: the
dsmwebcl.log produced by CAD, and especially the TSM server Activity Log, which
contains the most important information about the schedule attempts.
What is recorded in those logs at the schedule times?
Richard Sims
19973.
Richard Sims
the
client 1501 port, whereupon the telnet should just sit there if the service is
healthy.
Richard Sims
Experience shows that vendors can't be depended upon to fully and accurately
internally label magnetic media.
It is best to do it yourself, and be assured of having reliable labels - and no
ugly surprises that disrupt schedules.
Richard Sims
On Nov 15, 2011, at 1:08 PM, Shawn Drew
ssages.
Richard Sims
ecent
client options changes, review their viability.
Richard Sims
There is the DSM_DIR client environment variable as an opportunity.
Richard Sims
topped before it can be removed, as part
of a graceful transition.
Richard Sims
ww.ibm.com/developerworks/wikis/display/tivolidoccentral/Tivoli+Storage+Manager
and clicking on either the 6.2 or 6.3 Information Center links yields that
error.
The IBM Web people aren't testing what they put into production.
Richard Sims
In Unix you have lots of flexibility, where you could pipe the output to a
'grep -v ANS1946W' to not see that message.
Richard Sims
looks like you are getting
a single thread.
Richard Sims, at Boston University
.
Oh, the days of simple computer systems...
Richard Sims
On Oct 1, 2011, at 10:13 AM, Mehdi Salehi wrote:
> Thanks Richard,
> and is there any way to determine the manufacturing date of a cartridge from
> its serial number or something like that?
The best reference for your site is the invoice for when the tapes were
purchased, as connected with the b
ross tapes at least
every few years, to assure that the tape pack layers don't adhere to each
other, and to validate that the data continues to be readable.
Richard Sims
Using Update Script is tedious and error-prone.
The better approach is to manage your script as an OS file and then do
DELete SCRipt
DEFine SCRipt File=___
Richard Sims
as well that the
media that data is physically present on can change by the time you initiate
the operation - and can even change *during* the operation.
Richard Sims
It's not an issue: the server error log is for recording thread and process
termination events.
The Activity Log records hardware events, which supplements your operating
system error logging and any product-specific SNMP monitoring that's occurring.
Richard Sims
.
Richard Sims
On Sep 13, 2011, at 10:22 AM, Zoltan Forray/AC/VCU wrote:
> Why would a disk storage pool be "100% Utilized" and only 34% migratable
> when I don't have Caching turned on?
A considerable factor is that Pct Migr represents committed data.
Richard Sims
ename from a computer of
the same platform type to perform the dsmc query from a different site, if you
know the subject client node password.
Richard Sims
On Sep 9, 2011, at 3:47 PM, Jim Davis wrote:
> Is there some way (SQL or otherwise) to get the effect of running 'dsmc
> qu
sion 6 has been chaotic.
Richard Sims
. The last try
> backed up 125GB before failing.
>
> I have greatly increased the server communication timeout (6000 seconds)
> guessing it is a timeout issue.
Rather than guessing: Are there any TSM server messages relating to the
attempted backup? This may be an Idletimeout issue.
Richard Sims
h as this.
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o the return code from the client operation.
Richard Sims at Boston University
ords being queried. Consider midnight to be a boundary
exception. In any case, you should be asleep in bed at that time. :-)
Richard Sims
)=CURRENT_DATE and date_time >(current_timestamp - 3
minutes)
Add Order By if you want.
Richard Sims
On Aug 22, 2011, at 3:08 AM, Grigori Solonovitch wrote:
> Thank you very much Erwann, but it does not help. There is no visible
> improvement.
>
> Grigori
Sounds like IC60649.
l files which everyone thinks are being backed up but never are (as in
Linux LANG/locale conflicts).
Richard Sims
tainly, it's possible to encrypt data twice, just as it can be subjected to
multiple phases of processing performing compression in passing data.
Richard Sims
TSM client encryption can be verified per IBM Technote 1303197.
Tape drive encryption is a hardware topic addressed by the documentation for
the particular drive model, as in recent 3592 model variants.
Richard Sims
cheduler log
would be written, as specified by the SCHEDLOGName client option? (That client
system's options file may need updating.)
Richard Sims
t node and filespace, to see if
there's a type Arch.
That's an odd filespace name. What's the OS and file system type?
Richard Sims
On Jul 20, 2011, at 6:33 PM, Hughes, Timothy wrote:
> Since we are on the subject of Archive how do you check the size of a Archive?
>
> File
The vendor documentation is your friend.
Refer to Appendix A in the client manual.
On Jul 20, 2011, at 9:38 AM, lavan wrote:
> Hi All
>
> How to schedule backups in the TSM base client ?
>
> can someond guide to proceed further?
>
> thanks in advance.
>
> Velavan
>
> +
ation. By definition, the files on the client represent all
the Active files in TSM storage where the activity is incremental backups.
Richard Sims
d IP address/not assigned to anything.
> So where did it get this info from?
Possibly, came from Set SERVERHladdress and Set SERVERLladdress values related
to defining the client to perform storage agent functions, in LAN-free
operations. You may find more info in logs on the Persimmon machine.
Richard Sims
le system, given that an Incremental
secures a complete image of the file system the first time run against it.
Please refer to the client manual to understand the various TSM operations and
processing options. You need a solid grounding in the product in order to
effectively proceed in its use to safeguard client systems' data and recover it
when necessary.
Richard Sims
to allow each client to have a drives list which is specific to its
environment, given that computer disk complements can vary so much.
And: In your backups, be certain that you really want a Selective backup rather
than Incremental, to avoid bloating your TSM server storage pools.
Richard Sims
Use the client DOMain option.
e 1259460 for perspective on this problem.
Richard Sims
On Jul 8, 2011, at 2:29 PM, Leonard, Matthew wrote:
> After performing a database restore some time back, whenever tapepool
> reclamation runs the console shows the following error.
>
> ANR1331E Invalid frame detected. Ex
ff your
system but keeping its content around for a while, just in case some
circumstance may require its resurrection. Again, that constitutes a singular
copy, with attendant risks.
I think those of us who have come to depend upon the date function of Delete
Volhistory have found it reliable.
Richard Sims
no cause is evident, contacting
TSM Support would be in order.
Richard Sims
On Jul 7, 2011, at 1:35 PM, Rhuobhe wrote:
> ...
> I am reluctant o try "'DELete VOLHistory Type=Export ...' " What is the
> correct syntax to identify one volume?
>
> I don't want to run that delete volhistory and delete all my exports
The DELete VOLHistory command is not documented as having
keepalive programmed into the
servers at the socket level. (IBM did address this issue in the client
environment, as per Technote 1109798.) You could try filing the issue with TSM
Support as a problem report, but I suspect the response would be that the
product is working as currently designed.
'DELete VOLHistory Type=Export ...'
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