We are using TSM 5.2.2 and have been very happy with it.  We are running
Win2K, Windows 2003, IRIX, LINUX, SUN and AIX.  We have client initiated
backups and server inititated backups and all run great.  We did need to
go from 5.2 on the client to 5.2.2 to fix a few problems.

Thanks

-----Original Message-----
From: ADSM: Dist Stor Manager [mailto:ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU] On Behalf Of
Richard Sims
Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2005 6:55 AM
To: ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
Subject: Re: AIX 5.2 Advantages and benefits

On May 1, 2005, at 12:45 AM, Saad-Al, Mohammed Ahmed wrote:

> Dear all,
>
> Few months back our TSM consultant recommended or required us to
> upgrade to TSM 5.2 since we face problems with terminated schedules.
> Although the new enhancements are not fully utilized. Now they (IBM)
> recommending us to upgrade to
> ___________________________________________________________???
>
> I am looking for a document or a web page that explains what 5.2 has
> of advantages and benefits that I can apply in my work environment
> without moving to 5.3.
>
> I am considering 5.2 is sufficient to our work and needs. Unless there

> is something that is creating problems and 5.3 is the answer.
>
> Any help TSMers?

Sure, even on Sunday...
- The front of each manual contains a Technical Changes summary which
   summarizes high points of client and server evolution.
- The TSM Technical Guide redbooks are excellent in going over new
features
   in each new TSM version/release.
- IBM web pages summarize new features...

http://www-306.ibm.com/software/tivoli/products/storage-mgr/
enhancements-v5.2.html

http://www-306.ibm.com/software/tivoli/products/storage-mgr/
enhancements-v5.3.html
    (Note that this 5.3 page fails to mention the Java GUI.
     The 5.3 Technical Guide does cover it, however.)

5.2->5.3 is a much greater change than 5.1->5.2 was, so you would need
to carefully gauge the impact on your user community in jumping to 5.3.

   Richard Sims   http://people.bu.edu/rbs