Yes, this is a client problem. The IC33316 APAR was opened against the
client. The problem affects 4.2 and 5.1 (the text has been modified to
mention that 4.2 is also affected). I also read your post too quickly, and
missed the point that this was an AIX client, not Windows. My apologies
for the confusion.

For AIX 4.3, client patch levels 4.2.2.5 and 5.1.1.5 contain the fix for
IC33316.

For Windows, client patch levels 4.2.2.8 and 5.1.1.5 contain the fix for
IC33316 (the README for 4.2.2.8 does not mention IC33316, but the fix is
in there).

Regards,

Andy

Andy Raibeck
IBM Software Group
Tivoli Storage Manager Client Development
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Thanks Andy,

you hit the bullseye. IC33316 is the exast problem with one tiny
difference - the longest retention mgmtclass is explicitly defined by
DIRMC option ,-)
The APAR is for ITSM v5.1 only and I cannot find similar one for v4.2. Can
you confirm in which patch it could be fixed for v4.2? Or at least point
which APAR to report to support. I was unable to find it in any of
v4.2.2.8 or above patches. Maybe we have to wait for maintenance 4.2.3.
Upgrade to v5.1 is something I do not want to do right now. Customer is
having very busy schedule implementing new systems, so backups are vital
for the process. Upgrade to v4.2.3 will leave spare move (to 5.1) while
migration to v5.1 will burn the bridges behind us.
I thought this ought to be client-side problem - client decides which
route to follow. IC33316 states it is server problem. Where am I wrong?
Many thanks for your help.

Zlatko Krastev
IT Consultant




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I can not say for sure whether this is your problem, but it could be APAR
IC33316. This problem is fixed in patch level 5.1.1.5 (available now), and
will also be available in PTF 4.2.3 (should be available in the
not-too-distant future). Give 5.1.1.5 a shot and see how it goes.

Regards,

Andy

Andy Raibeck
IBM Software Group
Tivoli Storage Manager Client Development
Internal Notes e-mail: Andrew Raibeck/Tucson/IBM@IBMUS
Internet e-mail: storman AT us.eyebm DOT com (change eye to i to reply)

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The command line is your friend.
"Good enough" is the enemy of excellence.