You asked 2 questions:
> 1. Am I using the newest version of the client? I could not tell from the
> FTP server and do not know where else to look.
As of late yesterday, I saw a notice that the level 5 PTFs are just being
released. If you have looked on the FTP server in the ADSM fixes area, you
have found that the clients are stored by PTF number (IPxxxxxx) in a disk
image format. You should have some idea what the current PTF number you have
from the read me file - for the Win32 client at level 3, it was IP20681. For
all intents and purposes, this is the latest GUI client release, as level 4
contained only fixes for the API. The latest PTF information is in an
informational APAR II07777. This APAR is also stored on the FTP server, and
is often copied and mailed out to this list. However, it is not always as
currrent as we might like (hint - sorry IBM). The only other places to look
for the maintenance, are the mirror sites for the FTP server (which of course
can't be any newer), or you can order the maintenance through IBMLink.
> 2. What is a PTF and has one been released that allows backing up of
> Macintosh files?
PTF is an Acronym for Program Temporary Fix - one of the better Oxymorons of
our time. :-) (Again - Sorry IBM). It is IBM's lingo for the latest
maintenance release, and apart from the IPxxxxxx numbers mentioned above, is
also the lowest level of the version level string (2.1.0.3 - the 3 being the
PTF level that associates to IP20861 for Win32). By the way, the IPxxxxx
number is different for each client platform, so be careful.
As for the Macintosh file fix - I need to see this to, but haven't heard.
Best to check the readme file.
Jerry Lawson
jlawson AT itthartford DOT com
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Subject: Backing up Macintosh files on NT Server
09-18-96 04:00 PM
I am using the 32 bit ADSM client for Win95/NT (Version 2, Release 1, Level
0.3) on an NT 3.5.1 server. The readme for the client has this to say
about backing up Macintosh files:
"Backing up Macintosh files (via NTAS File Services for Macintosh) is not
currently not supported. This feature will NOT be available in the initial
release of the client. We will *try* to make it available in an upcoming
PTF."
Two questions:
1. Am I using the newest version of the client? I could not tell from the
FTP server and do not know where else to look.
2. What is a PTF and has one been released that allows backing up of
Macintosh files?
Thanks in advance for any assistance.
Stephen
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