Hi Zoltan,

In theory, you are probably correct (at least for the most part...). But 
we cannot simply assume that because it works on 6.5, it also works on 6.0 
and thus claim support.

Regarding version 5.2.x: we release interim fixes (formerly known as 
"patches" or "fixtests") as necessary to fix major problems, and we are 
planning a formal fix pack (formerly known as "PTF") for later this year.

Regards,

Andy

Andy Raibeck
IBM Software Group
Tivoli Storage Manager Client Development
Internal Notes e-mail: Andrew Raibeck/Tucson/IBM@IBMUS
Internet e-mail: storman AT us.ibm DOT com

The only dumb question is the one that goes unasked.
The command line is your friend.
"Good enough" is the enemy of excellence.

"ADSM: Dist Stor Manager" <ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU> wrote on 01/14/2005 
13:00:11:

> Thank you for the reply.
> 
> However, from the technical aspect, what is different enough between NW 
> 6.0 and NW 6.5 that makes the 5.3 client incompatible ?   I didn't think 

> there was that much of a difference.  They both use the TSA modules for 
> the backup process !  They both run NSS !
> 
> Are there going to be any further updates to 5.2.x ?
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Andrew Raibeck <storman AT US.IBM DOT COM> 
> Sent by: "ADSM: Dist Stor Manager" <ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU>
> 01/14/2005 12:06 PM
> Please respond to
> "ADSM: Dist Stor Manager" <ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU>
> 
> 
> To
> ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
> cc
> 
> Subject
> Re: V5.3 client and Netware 6.0
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Hi Flemming, Troy, and Zoltan, and other ADSM-Lers,
> 
> Briefly, when planning for TSM 5.3, we had to determine the benefits of 
> continuing to support NW 6.0 in 5.3 versus the cost of development, 
test, 
> and support. With end-of-life for NetWare 6.0 coming relatively soon 
(less 
> 
> than a year after TSM 5.3 release), we decided that we could continue to 

> adequately support NW 6.0 at the TSM 5.2 client level.
> 
> Just to be clear: NetWare 6.0 is still supported, but at the TSM 5.2 
> client level.
> 
> I realize that this may not be a satisfactory answer, but I hope you 
> understand that this is not the forum for detailed discussions about how 

> and why we choose to support various operating systems and OS versions. 
If 
> 
> you have additional questions or concerns, then I recommend you contact 
> your IBM/Tivoli sales or account representatives.
> 
> Best regards,
> 
> Andy
> 
> Andy Raibeck
> IBM Software Group
> Tivoli Storage Manager Client Development
> Internal Notes e-mail: Andrew Raibeck/Tucson/IBM@IBMUS
> Internet e-mail: storman AT us.ibm DOT com
> 
> The only dumb question is the one that goes unasked.
> The command line is your friend.
> "Good enough" is the enemy of excellence.
> 
> "ADSM: Dist Stor Manager" <ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU> wrote on 01/14/2005 
> 07:34:15:
> 
> > Netware 6 is scheduled for End of Life on 11/1/05.  Since it's still
> > got almost a year left, I'm a little curious why it's not supported 
> also.
> > http://support.novell.com/lifecycle/forecast.html 
> > 
> > 
> > Troy Frank
> > Network Services
> > University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation
> > 608.829.5384
> > 
> > >>> FHG AT KMD DOT DK 1/14/2005 1:11:11 AM >>>
> > Hi Andy
> > 
> > How come? I mean... after all NetWare 6.0 is still fully supported by 
> Novell!
> > 
> > Regards
> > Flemming
> > 
> > -----Oprindelig meddelelse-----
> > Fra: ADSM: Dist Stor Manager [mailto:ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU]På vegne af
> > Andrew Raibeck
> > Sendt: 12. januar 2005 22:18
> > Til: ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU 
> > Emne: Re: V5.3 client and Netware 6.0
> > 
> > 
> > NetWare 6.0 is not supported with the TSM 5.3 client.
> > 
> > Regards,
> > 
> > Andy
> > 
> > Andy Raibeck
> > IBM Software Group
> > Tivoli Storage Manager Client Development
> > Internal Notes e-mail: Andrew Raibeck/Tucson/IBM@IBMUS
> > Internet e-mail: storman AT us.ibm DOT com 
> > 
> > The only dumb question is the one that goes unasked.
> > The command line is your friend.
> > "Good enough" is the enemy of excellence.
> > 
> > "ADSM: Dist Stor Manager" < ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU > wrote on 
> > 01/12/2005
> > 13:47:25:
> > 
> > > Does anyone know why Netware 6.0 is excluded from the list of 
> "Software
> > > Requirements" for the V5.3 client ?
> > >
> > > After all, it includes 5.1.0:
> > >
> > > - Novell NetWare 5.10 and 6.50. These Novell NetWare server levels
> > > are required for Local and Remote TSM Operations.
> > >
> > > Anyone try it on NW 6.0 ?
> > 
> > 
> > 
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