ADSM-L

Re: [ADSM-L] TSM in Windows systems Path length

2009-03-11 21:21:37
Subject: Re: [ADSM-L] TSM in Windows systems Path length
From: Richard Sims <rbs AT BU DOT EDU>
To: ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
Date: Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:19:33 -0400
On Mar 11, 2009, at 8:31 PM, Cheung, Richard wrote:

Hi there

Seeking some clarifications on this one as there seem to be a bit of
mixed information...

Is there a TSM LIMIT to the path length of a folder/file structure it
backs up - note: TSM LIMIT - not WINDOWS LIMIT??

Eg if a Windows system has a path length limit of say 30,000
characters,
does that mean TSM can also back it up without issues?   Is TSM
reliant
upon the path name limitations of the filesystem itself only, or does
TSM have its own length limitations?


There's various doc out there.  It can vary with OS capabilities and
TSM level.  Technote 1192419 is one source of info.  The client
manuals also talk about it, as on page 168 of the 5.3 manual and page
xx of the 5.5 manual.  Ultimately, set up a test case and verify on
your system.

   Richard Sims