Hi Nick,

The DP clients (aka "TDPs") typically document the lowest version
of the TSM API/BA client that a particular version requires.
You should be able to upgrade and use any later version of
the TSM API/BA client.
If you are finding something contrary to that in reality, report it to 
IBM.

Thanks,

Del


"ADSM: Dist Stor Manager" <ADSM-L AT vm.marist DOT edu> wrote on 10/15/2013 
01:36:20 PM:

> From: Nick Laflamme <nick AT LAFLAMME DOT US>
> To: ADSM-L AT vm.marist DOT edu, 
> Date: 10/15/2013 01:37 PM
> Subject: TDP & B/A Client Mix & Match
> Sent by: "ADSM: Dist Stor Manager" <ADSM-L AT vm.marist DOT edu>
> 
> Does IBM publish a matrix or a series of matrices that show which fix 
packs
> of TDPs and similar clients work with which levels of basic TSM
> backup-archive client?
> 
> My simplest question is about which Tivoli Data Protection for SQL 
Server
> fix packs work with which TSM 6 clients on Windows. I found a statement
> that the TDP for SQL 5.5.6 fix pack installs the TSM for Windows
> 6.2.4. However, I’m trying to figure out what to tell my Windows
> client people
> about under what conditions they can upgrade a TSM Windows client if
> there’s a TDP on the same system. If I'm ever in a shop that runs TDPs 
on
> UNIX again, I'll want those support tables, too. :-)
> 
> Am I making a big fuss over a non-issue, or is this area as dangerous as 
my
> instincts make me fear?
> 
> Must be Tuesday,
> Nick
>