Kathy,

I did this recently. I used NFS to copy the database and logs to the new
machine. FTP would work as well. Just be sure that TSM is down before you
transfer the files to the new machine. Also, while you're at it, transfer
dsmserv.dsk, dsmserv.opt, volumehistory, devconfig, inclexcl.def files too.

Rick

At 08:52 AM 5/6/2003 -0400, you wrote:

Hi,

We are getting ready to move our TSM server from an AIX machine running TSM
4.1.3 to an AIX machine running TSM 5.1.5 (or 5.1.6??).  We will also be
moving our 3583 tape unit.

I have set up the new server and begun to play with it.  I haven't decided
the best way to move the database.  I don't really want to export/import
because I can move the data(tapes) directly to the new server.  Can I run a
backupdb/restoredb from TSM 4.1.3 to TSM 5.1.6?  Would this be the way to
go?  Then I could move the tape library over and ?? checkin ?? the library
volumes etc.  (This is where I am not clear how to proceed).

Any suggestions/gotchas/help!  ?

Thanks,
Kathy Faella
University of Rhode Island

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