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Question about TSM 3.7.0 on AIX 4.3.3.0

2000-05-24 08:31:10
Subject: Question about TSM 3.7.0 on AIX 4.3.3.0
From: "Michael H. Martel" <martelm AT QUARK.VSC DOT EDU>
Date: Wed, 24 May 2000 08:31:10 -0400
Hello!

Please bear with me, as I am new to Tivoli.  i've signed up for the
implementation course, but have had a box delivered to my office with
Tivoli 3.7.0 installed and sort of working, and I need some help.

The server is an IBM S7A with an IBM 7337 DLT Drive.  We are running AIX
4.3.3.0 and TSM 3.7.0 .

Question 1.  It takes over 5 and a half hours to back up a platry 8gb's
worth of data.  The DLT manual says that it can go much faster than that.
I believe that the problem is the "block size" that is being used.  Does
Tivoli set the block size itself, or does it use the settings configured in
AIX ?

Question 2.  How can I change the block size ?  I tried, really I did!

Question 3.  I see that 3.7.3.0 is out.  I have been told that this is a
BETA release and should not be installed.  I'll leave out names to protect
the innocent, but I think that's wrong.  Is 3.7.3.0 a BETA release, or is
it just the next set of fixes ?

Question 4.  Regarding upgrading to 3.7.3.0 from 3.7.0.0 .  The
installation notes for Service Level 3.7.3.0 say that it will run for 60
days without licensing.  I have the tivoli.tsm.license.rte 3.7.0.0
installed.  Will 3.7.3.0 pick up my existing licensing or will I have to
re-license Tivoli ?

Many thanks for any help!  I'm looking forward to being able to contribute
back once I get started with this.

Thanks again!


Michael

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