We run TSM V4.1 server under OS390 V2.9.  A Windows NT4 client is doing a
scheduled backup of the C, D and E drives.  The C drive backup completes ok
but the D drive backup fails with ANS1228E "Sending of object
xxx........................ failed" and ANS4018E "Error processing
xxx.......................... : file name too long".

This is followed by a backup of a further directory and two files.  Then
message ANS4018E "Error procesing D drive : file name too long" is given.

A large number of files on the D drive are not backed up and nothing on the
E drive is backed up.

I have an issue open with the IBM Support Centre but they say the backup
should not have aborted.

I have the following questions:

1.  Has anyone else experienced this problem?

2.  The TSM V4.1 Windows Client manual states "The maximum number of
characters for a file name is 256.  The maximum number of characters for a
path name is 260 characters."  Does anyone know what the Windows NT 4 limit
is for these values?

3.  It looks like in the short term we will have to get our customers to
shorten their path names.  However, if Windows can create file names and
path names greater than the above limits, can someone in IBM / TIVOLI
comment on why the TSM client limits are less than the Windows limits and is
there any intention of increasing these limits?

Thanks.

Paul William Tomes
IS / TSG
UISL
Bounemouth, England

Tel: 01202-407568

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