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Spectrum Protect (Backup-Archive Client)

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Journal based backup for Sun Solaris

Support for journal based backup as on AIX and Windows.
about 12 years ago in Storage Protect Family / Spectrum Protect (Backup-Archive Client) 2 Not under consideration

Fastback-TSM integration wizard. Multiple TSM nodename definition required to achieve different data retentions

It is essentially not a problem with the operation of Fastback. The problem is in the integration between Fastback and TSM. We have the TSM admin centre set up to access the TSM server and the fastback server. I have been using the integration wiz...
over 12 years ago in Storage Protect Family / Spectrum Protect (Backup-Archive Client) 5 Planned for future release

TSM BAClient for Solaris 11 x86

A TSM Backup Archive Client for Solaris 11 x86.
over 12 years ago in Storage Protect Family / Spectrum Protect (Backup-Archive Client) 3 Planned for future release

TSM control on Out-of-place restore

We are asked for TSM to restrict the possibility of an out-of-place restore . This is a requirement from the security dept of the customer we're working on.
over 12 years ago in Storage Protect Family / Spectrum Protect (Backup-Archive Client) 4 Not under consideration

Point in Time directory restore selection from GUI

When performing a point in time restore through the GUI, would like to be able to navigate through any directories.
over 12 years ago in Storage Protect Family / Spectrum Protect (Backup-Archive Client) 1 Planned for future release

TSM6.3 BAClient : Restore : Volume and number of files : estimation

Before to launch restoring with the baclient, the number of files and the total volume are checked.It's dangerous to launch a blind restore.This functionality was available in TSM5.5. The process duration was also provided.
over 12 years ago in Storage Protect Family / Spectrum Protect (Backup-Archive Client) 5 Not under consideration

Incorrect steps on windows backup archive client instalation guide

On page52, step 6, it's not clear that the key to be entered on the cluster configuration needs to EXCLUDE the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\, or the cluster won't let the key be added. I think there should be an example clarifying it. I.e., registry key HKE...
over 12 years ago in Storage Protect Family / Spectrum Protect (Backup-Archive Client) 4 Is a defect

Create automaticaly dsmcert.kdb with public CAs if SSL is enabled

If you use a public certificate eg from Verisign on the TSM-Server you have to create a keystore on the client manually, set the sslport and enable ssl. It will simplify the BAclient installation process if the keystore with public CAs gets automa...
over 12 years ago in Storage Protect Family / Spectrum Protect (Backup-Archive Client) 4 Not under consideration

Slient install stop TSM Client Scheduler

When performing a silent install certain files such as the dscenu.txt file are not updated because the client scheduler service is running and has the file open. When performing a GUI install it prompts to stop the service before it continues, but...
over 12 years ago in Storage Protect Family / Spectrum Protect (Backup-Archive Client) 2 Not under consideration

TSM support for Oracle Linux and Oracle VM Server

We need support for this implementation:- Installation of Tivoli Storage Manager BA client, Tivoli Storage Manager API and Tivoli Data Protection for Oracle on operating system Oracle Linux 6.1;- Installation of Tivoli Storage Manager BA client on...
over 12 years ago in Storage Protect Family / Spectrum Protect (Backup-Archive Client) 4 Not under consideration

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