IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Operations Center Readme File

Version 6, Release 4, Modification 1.100


ATTENTION

This is interim fix (patch) level 6.4.1.100.
It is intended to provide relief for critical problems where a local circumvention is unavailable.

A limited amount of testing has been done to verify the fixes. Consequently, we strongly recommend that you perform additional testing before you put the package into a production environment.

These fixes will be tested further by Tivoli Storage Management and included in the next maintenance/fix pack level.

Contents

Fix history
Software and hardware requirements
Getting started
Updates, limitations, and known problems
Updates for previous levels
Notices and trademarks

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Fix history

This interim fix updates Operations Center V6.4.1 so that you can run the Operations Center on Microsoft Windows Server 2012 (64-bit).

View Operations Center APARs fixed in Level 6.4.1.100.

Software and hardware requirements

For information about software and hardware requirements, see the Software and Hardware Requirements web page for the Operations Center.

Getting started

The procedure to upgrade the Operations Center with this interim fix is similar to the Installing the Operations Center procedure in the Tivoli Storage Manager documentation. However, for the interim fix, apply the following changes to the documented procedure:

Updates, limitations, and known problems

Publication updates, limitations, and known problems are documented in the form of 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.

To search for updates and known limitations for the 6.4.1.100 interim fix, click the following links:

Updates for previous levels

Readme information for the Tivoli Storage Manager V6.4.1 Operations Center is included in the readme file for the Tivoli Storage Manager Server Fix Pack 6.3.4.000.

Notices and trademarks

Where to find documentation

Publications for Tivoli Storage Manager are available in the Tivoli Storage Manager documentation. 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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