IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Readme Version 5, Release 5, Modification 4.2 ******************************************************************************* ATTENTION This is an interim fix (patch) level 5.5.4.2. 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 putting the package into a production environment. These fixes will be tested further by IBM Tivoli Storage Management and included in the next Maintenance / Fix Pack Level. Contents Fix history System requirements Supported hardware Getting started Updates, limitations, and known problems Notices and Trademarks Licensed Materials - Property of IBM Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 1990, 2010. All rights reserved. US Government Users Restricted Rights - Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp. Fix history *********** View APARs fixed in interim fix level 5.5.4.2 at the following URL: http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21414813 System requirements ******************* See the Tivoli Storage Manager server requirements web site for information on system requirements (all one line): http://www.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=663&tc=SSGSG7&atrn= Keywords&atrv=ServerRequirements Supported hardware ****************** See the Tivoli Storage Manager supported devices web sites for information on supported devices and hardware. AIX, HP, Sun, and Windows (all one line): http://www.ibm.com/software/sysmgmt/products/support/IBM_TSM_ Supported_Devices_for_AIXHPSUNWIN.html Linux (all one line): http://www.ibm.com/software/sysmgmt/products/support/IBM_TSM_ Supported_Devices_for_Linux.html Getting started *************** For information on installing this interim fix, see the Fix pack and interim fix installation information for your operating sysetm: AIX: http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27012614 HP-UX http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27012612 Linux: http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27012610 Sun Solaris: http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27012609 Windows: http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27012611 Updates, limitations, and known problems **************************************** Updates, limitations, and known problems about fix packs and interim fixes are documented in the form of Technotes on the IBM Support web site. As limitations and problems are discovered and resolved, the IBM support team updates the knowledge base. By searching the knowledge base, you can quickly find workarounds or solutions to problems that you experience. Updates include new support and changes that are normally documented in the publications. Updates Temporary server option IGNORENUMVOLSCHECK A temporary server option that can assign a higher priority to Virtual Tape Library volumes over other types of volumes is available. With the option enabled, the Tivoli Storage Manager server bypasses a check that compares the number of volume mounts required by each storage pool. For more information, see Techdoc 1417248 at the following URL: http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21417248 Additonal updates or known limitations for the 5.5.4.2 interim fix will appear in the 5.5.4 links below. Updates for Version 5.5.4 (all one line): http://www.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=663&tc=SSGSG7&atrn= Keywords&atrv=supdates554 Limitations and Known Problems for Fix Pack 5.5.4 (all one line): http://www.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=663&tc=SSGSG7&atrn= Keywords&atrv=sreadme554 Notices and Trademarks ********************** Where to find documentation Publications for Tivoli Storage Manager are available in the Tivoli Storage Manager Information Center at the following URL: http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/tivihelp/v1r1/index.jsp 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 from: http://www.adobe.com/prodindex/acrobat/readstep.html. To install the Adobe Acrobat Reader on your platform, run the appropriate installation file, and follow the on-line installation instructions. You can also visit the Tivoli Storage Manager product support web site at (all one line): http://www.ibm.com/software/sysmgmt/products /support/IBMTivoliStorageManager.html 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 IBM Tivoli Storage Manager, contact your administrator. This should be your first step when having problems with IBM 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 IBM Tivoli Storage Manager, visit the Tivoli Storage Manager product support web site at (all one line): http://www.ibm.com/software/sysmgmt/ products/support/IBMTivoliStorageManager.html To participate in user discussions of IBM 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. Trademarks For IBM trademark information, visit the IBM Copyright and trademark information page at the following link: http://www.ibm.com/legal/copytrade.shtml