> ... will TSM reset the archive bit ...

Only if you override the default value for the RESETARCHIVEATTRIBUTE
client option. Otherwise TSM does not use or otherwise touch that
attribute.

Regards,

Andy

Andy Raibeck
IBM Software Group
Tivoli Storage Manager Client Product Development
Level 3 Team Lead
Internal Notes e-mail: Andrew Raibeck/Tucson/IBM@IBMUS
Internet e-mail: storman AT us.ibm DOT com

IBM Tivoli Storage Manager support web page:
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"ADSM: Dist Stor Manager" <ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU> wrote on 2007-06-01
22:42:27:

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> Guys,
> If we try to backup a Windows box with both TSM and the Windows
> backup will TSM reset the archive bit
> so Windows Backup won't recognize a changed file?
>
> Thanks,
>
>
> Justin Case