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Workspace Storage Protect Family
Categories Spectrum Protect (Server)
Created by Guest
Created on Apr 26, 2018

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Remove SP server startup dependency on availability of LDAP URL and implement recurring probing of LDAP access

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Server does not restart when unable to inialize LDAP directory service.

Moreover it seems that no recurring probing of LDAP access is currently factored into the SP server code, therefor no alerting will take place in case of loss/failed LDAP connect. In other words, loss of LDAP connectivity from SP server side may go un-noticed and will eventually be detected during a failed restart of the SP server.

The workaround of unconfigure/configure the LDAP url in the dsmserv.opt is not a viable solution, since it requires reboot of the instance which is undesirable - so please do not propose this.

corresponding error in the actlog during startup:
Apr 20 14:01:17 xxxxx dsmserv_xxxxx 1161]: xxxxx: ANR1883E LDAP directory service initialization: An access failure occurred while accessing the LDAP Directory entry with LDAPUSER credentials.

Idea priority Urgent
  • Guest
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    |     Jan 5, 2021

    Removing the dependency was delivered in Spectrum Protect 8.1.10.
    No plans to implement a probe at this time.

  • Guest
    Reply
    |     Jul 24, 2018

    This request is a candidate for a future generally available (GA) release. IBM's statements regarding its plans, directions, and intent are subject to change or withdrawal without notice at IBM's sole discretion. IBM will update this request to reflect any changes.

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