IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Administration Center Readme

Version 6, Release 3, Modification 5.100


ATTENTION

This is interim fix (patch) level 6.3.5.100.
The main purpose of this interim fix is to update the Administration Center so that it can connect to a Tivoli Storage Manager V7.1.1 server.

A limited amount of testing was done to verify this interim fix. Consequently, we strongly recommend that you perform additional testing before you put the package into a production environment.

Contents

Fix history
System requirements
Getting started
Updates, limitations, and known problems
Notices and trademarks

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Fix history

To view APARs that were resolved in the Tivoli Storage Manager Administration Center 6.3.5.100 patch release, see APARs fixed in Tivoli Storage Manager Administration Center V6.3.5 interim fix levels.

For answers to frequently asked questions about the Administration Center, see Technote 1193419.

System requirements

The Administration Center cannot be installed on an HP-UX system, but it can be used to manage HP-UX servers. For information about hardware and software requirements, see the IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Administration Center Requirements.

Getting started

For information about installing this interim fix, see Upgrading the Administration Center to Version 6.3 or later.

Updates, limitations, and known problems

Updates, limitations, and known problems are documented in the form of individual technotes in the knowledge base of the IBM Software Support website. As problems are discovered and resolved, the IBM Software Support team updates the knowledge base. By searching the knowledge base, you can find workarounds, solutions to problems, and updates for the product documentation.

Updates

Starting with 6.3.5.100, the Administration Center can connect to a Tivoli Storage Manager V7.1.1 server.

To search for additional updates or known limitations for this interim fix, click the following links:

Notices and trademarks

Where to find documentation

Product documentation for Tivoli Storage Manager is available online. Documentation is available in PDF or HTML formats, or in most cases both.

To use the PDF format, you can obtain the Adobe Acrobat Reader. To install Adobe Acrobat Reader on your operating system, run the appropriate installation file, and follow the online installation instructions.

You can also visit the IBM Software Support website for flashes (alerts from technical support), client requirements, server requirements, supported devices, manuals, and downloads. Search problem reports and other service information for topics of interest. Register at the site to use "My support" to create a customized support page for your use.

Getting help

To receive technical support for Tivoli Storage Manager, contact your administrator. This should be your first step if you experience problems with Tivoli Storage Manager. Your administrator will know how to contact IBM for technical support on your behalf.

Use the Problem Determination Guide to look for a solution to the problem, or for recommended documentation to collect for use when talking with support. For the latest information about Tivoli Storage Manager, visit the IBM Software Support website.

To participate in user discussions about Tivoli Storage Manager, subscribe to an Internet listserv forum. This is not officially supported by IBM, but IBM support people do participate in the discussions, along with other users. You can subscribe by sending a note to listserv@vm.marist.edu that contains the following command in the message body:

SUBSCRIBE ADSM-L yourfirstname yourlastname

Posts can then be sent to: adsm-l@vm.marist.edu.

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