> In theory 4.1 clients and 5.1 server should work, but it is unsupported
> (4.1 if out of support, anyway). I believe that in practice, customers have
> successfully used this combination. See what others have to say who have
> more practical experience in this area. But after putting on the V5 server,
> consider migrating your older client ASAP to supported code levels.

I have two 5.1.6.2 servers, and the following client levels:

  Solaris 2.6/7/8/9 Version 5 Release 1 Level 5.00
  Solaris 2.6/7/8   Version 4 Release 1 Level 2.14 (PTF IP22150_14)
  Solaris 2.5.1     Version 3 Release 1 Level 0.6 (PTF 6 IP21497)
  SunOS 4           Version 2 Release 1 Level 0.6 (Solaris 2.3/2.4)

  AIX 4.3.3/5.1  Version 5 Release 1 Level 5.0
  AIX 4.3.3      Version 4 Release 2 Level 1.00

  Linux Version 5 Release 1 Level 5.0
  Linux Version 5 Release 1 Level 1.0

  Domino/NT   TDP Version 5 Release 1 Level 5.0
  Oracle/UNIX TDP Version 5 Release 1 Level 5.0
  MS/SQL      TDP Version 5 Release 1 Level 5.0

  VMS via ABC/OpenVMS

  Win 32-bit Version 5 Release 1 Level 5.15
  Win 32-bit Version 5 Release 1 Level 5.0
  Win 32-bit Version 5 Release 1 Level 1.0
  Win 32-bit Version 4 Release 2 Level 1.20
  Win 32-bit Version 4 Release 2 Level 1.15
  Win 32-bit Version 4 Release 2 Level 1.0
  Win 32-bit Version 4 Release 2 Level 0.0
  Win 32-bit Version 4 Release 1 Level 3.11
  Win 32-bit Version 4 Release 1 Level 3.0
  Win 32-bit Version 4 Release 1 Level 2.12
  Win 32-bit Version 4 Release 1 Level 2.0
  Win 32-bit Version 3 Release 7 Level 2.0
  Win 32-bit Version 3 Release 1 Level 0.6

  Macintosh  Version 5 Release 1 Level 0.0
  Macintosh  Version 4 Release 2 Level 1.0

>
> 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)
>
>
> Thursday, April 03, 2003 10:18
> To: ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
> cc:
> From: Marc Levitan <marc.levitan AT PFPC DOT COM>
> Subject: Re: End Of Support V4.2
>
>
>
> So does this mean that ALL 4.1 clients MUST be upgraded to at least 4.2
> PRIOR to upgrading the server to 5.1.x?
> -or- can you get away with the clients at 4.1 and the server at 5.1.x?
>
> Thanks!
>
>
>
>
>                     "ADSM: Dist
>                     Stor Manager"        To:     ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
>                     <ADSM-L AT VM DOT MA        cc:
>                     RIST.EDU>            Subject:     Re: End Of Support
>                     V4.2
>
>                     04/02/2003
>                     12:53 PM
>                     Please
>                     respond to
>                     "ADSM: Dist
>                     Stor Manager"
>
>
>
>
>
> > V4 clients are supported with the v5 server but you will want to
> > upgrade to the v5 client to take advantage of the bug fixes and new
> > features.
>
> Just to clarify: V4.2 client are supported/compatible with the V5 server
> (not V4.1).
>
> Also, it should not be inferred that the combination of V4.2 client and V5
> server will be supported after V4.2 goes out of support. Once V4.2 is out
> of support, it's out of support.
>
> 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)
>
> The only dumb question is the one that goes unasked.
> The command line is your friend.
> "Good enough" is the enemy of excellence.
>
>
>
>
> David E Ehresman <deehre01 AT LOUISVILLE DOT EDU>
> Sent by: "ADSM: Dist Stor Manager" <ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU>
> 04/02/2003 10:08
> Please respond to "ADSM: Dist Stor Manager"
>
>
>         To:     ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
>         cc:
>         Subject:        Re: End Of Support V4.2
>
>
>
> >Is this for Clients AND Server?
> >Are most people planning on upgrading to 5.1?
> >What are the implications of staying at 4.2 or lower?
> >
> >Is there any additional cost to upgrade?
>
> V4 clients are supported with the v5 server but you will want to
> upgrade to the v5 client to take advantage of the bug fixes and new
> features.
>
> Many folks have already upgraded to v5.  The current level is 5.1.5.  I
> assume that if people are continuing to run TSM they have or will
> upgrade.
>
> The implication of staying at v4 is that you are running a mission
> critical business process with no vendor support.
>
> Yes, there is an upgrade cost.
>
>  David
>
>

Steve Roder, University at Buffalo
HOD Service Coordinator
VM Systems Programmer
UNIX Systems Administrator (Solaris and AIX)
TSM/ADSM Administrator
(spr AT buffalo DOT edu | (716)645-3564)