IBM Tivoli Storage Manager 6.1.3.1 Readme

The IBM® Tivoli® Storage Manager for Linux® Backup-Archive Client Version 6.1.3.1 interim fix is available. A description of this interim fix, its prerequisites, and other relevant information are provided.

This document contains information you need for using the Tivoli Storage Manager Backup-Archive Client, as well as information that was not available for the printed publications.

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Description

IBM Tivoli Storage Manager is a client-server licensed product that provides storage management services in a multiplatform computer environment. You can use the backup-archive client program to back up and archive files from their workstations or file servers to server storage, and restore and retrieve backup versions and archive copies of files to their local workstations.

What is new in the IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Version 6.1.3 clients?

The Tivoli Storage Manager Backup-Archive Client Version 6.1.3 fix pack contains APAR fixes (maintenance).

What is new in the IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Version 6.1 clients?

For information about the new features in this release, see Backup-archive client updates in the Tivoli Storage Manager information center.

Update history

Client APARs fixed in this fix pack can be found in the following IBM Tivoli Storage Manager technote: APARs fixed in this fix pack.

Client APARs fixed in Version 6.1 can be found in the following IBM Tivoli Storage Manager technote: APARs fixed in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager V6.1.

Migration compatibility

For information about migrating from earlier versions of the client, see Migrating from earlier versions in the Tivoli Storage Manager information center.

Recent migration information updates can be found in this techdoc: IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for UNIX® and Linux Backup-Archive Clients Installation and User's Guide Updates.

Supported hardware and software

Detailed system requirements, including information about supported hardware and software, are available on the following Web page:

Installation information

This section contains information about warnings and installation instructions.

Warnings

See the following document for important information about the Tivoli Storage Manager backup-archive client:

Linux client warnings

Installation information

See the IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Quick Start Guide for installation instructions and important links. The Quick Start Guide is available on your Quick Start CD or download image.

For detailed installation instructions, see Installing the Tivoli Storage Manager clients in the Tivoli Storage Manager information center.

Updates, limitations, and known problems

For information about limitations, known problems, and documentation updates:

Related documentation

The following types of documentation are available for this product:

Readme file
This readme file is available in English and in other languages on the Tivoli Storage Manager information center at Backup-archive client release notes and readmes.

Quick Start Guide
The Quick Start Guide is available on your Quick Start CD or download image.

Online help
  • Graphical user interface (GUI) - Detailed instructions for completing tasks are available in the online help in the GUI. Use the help menu or help buttons provided in the interface to access the online help.
  • Command-line interface - Detailed information about commands and options are available in the command-line help. Type dsmc help at the command prompt to access the command-line help.

Client publications
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager client publications are available in softcopy Adobe® Acrobat Reader format (.pdf) on the Tivoli Storage Manager information center at Backup-Archive clients documentation (PDF files).

The HTML version is available on the Tivoli Storage Manager information center.

Problem Determination Guide
To look for a solution to a problem, or for recommended documentation to collect for use when talking with technical support, see Problem determination in the Tivoli Storage Manager information center.

Documentation on the Web
For the entire documentation library for all Tivoli Storage Manager products, see the Tivoli Storage Manager information center on the Web.

You can also go to the Tivoli Storage Manager product support Web site for flashes (alerts from IBM Software Support), client requirements, server requirements, supported devices, manuals, and downloads. You can search problem reports and other service information. Register at the site to use "My support" to create a customized support page for your use.

Contacting IBM Support

IBM Support provides assistance with product defects.

Before you submit your problem to IBM Support, ensure that your company has an active IBM software maintenance contract, and that you are authorized to submit problems to IBM. The type of software maintenance contract that you need depends on the type of product you have:
  • For IBM distributed software products (including, but not limited to, Tivoli, Lotus®, and Rational® products, as well as DB2® and WebSphere® products that run on Windows® or UNIX operating systems), enroll in Passport Advantage® in one of the following ways:
  • If you have IBMLink, CATIA, Linux, S/390®, iSeries®, pSeries®, zSeries, or another support agreement, go to the IBM Support Line Web site at http://www.ibm.com/services/us/index.wss/so/its/a1000030/dt006.
  • For IBM eServer™ software products (including, but not limited to, DB2 and WebSphere products that run in zSeries, pSeries, and iSeries environments), you can purchase a software maintenance agreement by working directly with an IBM marketing representative or an IBM Business Partner. For more information about support for eServer software products, go to the IBM Technical Support Advantage Web site at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/techsupport.html.

If you are not sure what type of software maintenance contract you need, call 1-800-IBMSERV (1-800-426-7378) in the United States. click the Support Contacts geographic region on the IBM Software Support Handbook page at http://techsupport.services.ibm.com/guides/contacts.html for phone numbers of people who provide support for your location.

For information about online user discussions of IBM Tivoli Storage Manager, see the "Installation information", "Online forums" section of the IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Backup-Archive Clients Installation and User's Guide.

Trademarks

For IBM trademark information, go to the IBM Copyright and Trademark information page.