TSMManager is what we use for all reporting and has these details.

Zoltan Forray
TSM Software & Hardware Administrator
Virginia Commonwealth University
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On Jun 19, 2014 9:42 AM, "Ryder, Michael S" <michael_s.ryder AT roche DOT com>
wrote:

> Folks:
>
> What is the best way to track a TSM backup job's status?
>
> We are currently using TSM 6.2, working on the upgrade to TSM 7.1, and have
> a business user that desires a simple interface with which to check status
> of a backup job.  "Green-light/red-light" sort of display, with the ability
> to drill-in if necessary.
>
> And I don't mean just the status of the job completion (did the job reach
> the end?) but covering the status of all the files backed up (Job
> completed, but "failed" because it was unable to backup one of the
> drives...)
>
> Is there anything built into TSM to provide such reporting?
>
> I'm happy to read on my own if someone is willing to point me in the right
> direction, but would love to gather practical advice and experience as
> well.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Best regards,
>
> Mike, x7942
> RMD IT Client Services
>