Hi list,

I have to check the consistencies between a TSM database and the volume tapes 
used to backup and archive files. The library is an IBM 3590 with two drives 
and it is not automated, I mean, there is an operator that feeds it with the 
tapes TSM asks for.

The TSM Server is 5.1 and is running on a W2K box. I've been checking my 
options and there is the audit library command. But there is also the audit db 
procedure, which is a little bit controversial, some like it, some fear it.

I really need to check my TSM database against the tapes used for backup and 
archive operations and, based on stuff I read, I think that audit db is the 
best option for this task. But I would like to have more documentation 
regarding this command,  how does it run, what considerations and actions 
should be taken before issuing the command, etc.

One important thing, I guess, is that all backup and archive operations are 
peformed directly to tape, there is no disk storage pools in this environment.

Any help will be apreciated.

Thanks.





Should I use the audit db or audit library command ? And what are the 
implications of using such commands ? What should I expect?

I have a 3 days window to perform this task, beggining today. Any help will be 
highly apreciated.

Thanks.


Mario Behring
IT Consultant
55 11 9540-8383
mariobehring AT yahoo DOT com


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