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TSM v6.x Files & Directories omit the the world writable bit for security reasons (SYS4956)

Files:/opt/tivoli/tsm/db2/_installPgms/Db2idrop.sh/opt/tivoli/tsm/db2/license/nodelock.db2 Directories:/tsminst1/ARC_log/archmeth1/tsminst1/ARC_logf/failarchWe would like confirmation from Tivoli TSM development that the permissions on these files...
over 10 years ago in Storage Protect Family / Product functionality 2 Delivered

Fastback support for Exchange 2013

Add support for Microsoft Exchange 2013.
over 10 years ago in Storage Protect Family / TSM FastBack for Microsoft Exchange 2 Delivered

TSM Server restores from physical library instead of Virtual one

TSM Server restores from physical library instead of Virtual one. This is due to TSM looks in the pools which needs less mount points to restore the files. This is a big problem for restoring files because our customer has set up lanfrees against ...
over 10 years ago in Storage Protect Family / Spectrum Protect (Server) 2 Delivered

TDP for Database Oracle and BA Client Compatibility for Oracle Linux

Actualy the Oracle Linux operation system are not listed as compatible for TDP for Database Oracle and BA Client.
over 10 years ago in Storage Protect Family / Spectrum Protect for Databases 2 Delivered

native access on TSM db2

On TSM Server 6.3.X as in TSM server 6.2.X:<br /><br />By external hosts over tsm server, give native access on db2 in read-only mode
almost 11 years ago in Storage Protect Family / Spectrum Protect (Server) 2 Delivered

"move drmedia" command needs a checklabel option for TS3500 Tape Library (3584)

When ejecting tapes for DRM off site storage, the "move drmedia" command will first verify the tape label by mounting the tape in a tape drive before ejecting into an I/O slot. <br /><br />We have a TS3500 (3584) with ALMS enabled. TSM...
almost 11 years ago in Storage Protect Family / Spectrum Protect (Server) 4 Delivered

Maintenance Window in Bachup Schedules

The ability to schedule a maintenance window for client schedules would be very helpfull. Currently there are only two methods: expiration of a schedule or deassociation of a schedule. Both methods have the downside that replanning needs manual in...
almost 11 years ago in Storage Protect Family / Spectrum Protect (Server) 3 Delivered

The following error occurred after CAN REPL on the TRS: ANR3178E A communication error occurred during ssion XXX with replic

PROBLEM: The following error occurred after CAN REPL on the TRS: ANR3178E A communication error occurred during ssion XXX with replication server YYY -> Solution: Development suggested to open a RFE
almost 11 years ago in Storage Protect Family / Spectrum Protect (Server) 3 Delivered

better NFSv4 TSM client support

Support the backup of NFSv4 *without* the use of global name space, including extended attributes via Linux client.
almost 11 years ago in Storage Protect Family / Spectrum Protect (Backup-Archive Client) 3 Delivered

TSM Alerts should contain details in the Email Content

Currently with the Email Alerts activated only the subject line is populated with the Message ID. There is no other information included. This is not very useful. The email should contain the Alert Detail in the content of the email.
almost 11 years ago in Storage Protect Family / Spectrum Protect (Server) 3 Delivered

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