Yes, you can restore a TSM data base to a new TSM server.

However, think twice before virtualizing - Tivoli doesn't support the TSM
server on a VM if you have tape drivers (i.e., physical tape or VTL).  See
below.

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=663&context=SSGSG7&q1=server+support+vmware&uid=swg21239546&loc=en_US&cs=utf-8&lang=en


On Tue, Feb 2, 2010 at 12:06 PM, Micka <tsm-forum AT backupcentral DOT com> 
wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I'm looking at virtualising our TSM server. The OS on the current server is
> pretty messed up so I would prefer to start from scratch.
>
> Can I install/configure a new server then transfer the database?
>
> Version 5, Release 4, Level 4.0
>
> Thanks,
>
> Michael
>
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