We have a DR Windows TSM server that is a VM.  We have used it a few times in 
testing, no real work.  It has worked without issue.
I do not think you can use any FC devices with VMWare.  We use file storage on 
a DD.

Andy Huebner


-----Original Message-----
From: ADSM: Dist Stor Manager [mailto:ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU] On Behalf Of 
Matthew McGeary
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2014 10:59 AM
To: ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
Subject: Re: [ADSM-L] Using a VM for a TSM Server

We haven't taken the plunge yet, but I've been looking at this option for 
smaller remote sites that only have VMWare.  I'd be leery of doing 
deduplication on a VM because of the resources required, but other than that I 
don't see a reason why a VM would pose any issues.  This assumes, of course, 
that you're using disk or a VTL rather than tape.  Neither IBM or VMWare 
support using tape devices for backup from a VM.

Matthew McGeary
Technical Specialist
PotashCorp - Saskatoon
306.933.8921



From:   "Plair, Ricky" <rplair AT HEALTHPLAN DOT COM>
To:     ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
Date:   04/22/2014 09:51 AM
Subject:        [ADSM-L] Using a VM for a TSM Server
Sent by:        "ADSM: Dist Stor Manager" <ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU>



Has anyone every used a VM system for their TSM backup solution?

If so, are there any pros?

I would also like to hear the cons.



Ricky M. Plair
Storage Engineer
HealthPlan Services
Office: 813 289 1000 Ext 2273
Mobile: 757 232 7258


_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email message, including any attachments, is for 
the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and 
privileged information and/or Protected Health Information (PHI) subject to 
protection under the law, including the Health Insurance Portability and 
Accountability Act of 1996, as amended (HIPAA). If you are not the intended 
recipient or the person responsible for delivering the email to the intended 
recipient, be advised that you have received this email in error and that any 
use, disclosure, distribution, forwarding, printing, or copying of this email 
is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify 
the sender immediately and destroy all copies of the original message.