Welcome to the IBM Tivoli Storage Manager server Fixpack 5.3.4. This readme file contains the following information associated with the fixpack:
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For a list of server APARs fixed since Version 5.3.0 see Technote 1246076.
See the Tivoli Storage Manager server requirements web site for information on system requirements.
See the Tivoli Storage Manager supported devices web sites for information on supported devices and hardware:
View the Fixpack 5.3.4 installation information
Updates, limitations, and known problems about Fixpack 5.3.4 are documented in the form of Technotes on the IBM Support web site. As limitations and problems are discovered and resolved, the IBM support team updates the knowledge base. By searching the knowledge base, you can quickly find workarounds or solutions to problems that you experience. Updates for the fixpack include new support and changes that are normally documented in the publications.
View limitations and known problems for Fixpack 5.3.4
View updates for Fixpack 5.3.4
Fixpack readmes for previous levels of the Tivoli Storage Manager Version 5.3 server are available in the Tivoli Storage Manager Information Center.
The publications CD (SK3T-8176) is a searchable information center that contains the publications for Version 5.3 of the IBM Tivoli Storage Manager product. You can also visit the IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Information Center to view publications in PDF or HTML formats, or in most cases both.
To use the PDF format, you can obtain the Adobe Acrobat Reader. To install the Adobe Acrobat Reader on your platform, run the appropriate installation file, and follow the on-line installation instructions.
You can also visit the Tivoli Storage Manager product support web site for flashes (alerts from technical support), client requirements, server requirements, supported devices, manuals, and downloads. Search problem reports and other service information for topics of interest. Register at the site to use "My support" to create a customized support page for your use.
To receive technical support for IBM Tivoli Storage Manager, contact your administrator. This should be your first step when having problems with IBM Tivoli Storage Manager. Your administrator will know how to contact IBM for Technical Support on your behalf.
Use the Problem Determination Guide to look for a solution to the problem, or for recommended documentation to collect for use when talking with support. For the latest information about IBM Tivoli Storage Manager, visit Tivoli Storage Manager product support web.
To participate in user discussions of IBM Tivoli Storage Manager, subscribe to an Internet listserv forum. This is not officially supported by IBM, but IBM support people do participate in the discussions, along with other users. You can subscribe by sending a note to listserv@vm.marist.edu that contains the following command in the message body:
SUBSCRIBE ADSM-L yourfirstname yourlastname
Posts can then be sent to: adsm-l@vm.marist.edu.
IBM supports a password protected server for z/OS and OS/390 where you can find Tivoli Storage Manager fixpacks, interim fixes and other related materials. This server is:
Where xxxxxxx is password obtained from IBM service.
FTP syntax for most Web Browsers: ftp://tsm4mvs:xxxxxxx@service2.boulder.ibm.com
The following directory contains Tivoli Storage Manager for z/OS & OS/390 fixpacks: /storage/tivoli-storage-management/maintenance/server
The following directory contains Tivoli Storage Manager for z/OS & OS/390 patches: /storage/tivoli-storage-management/patches/server/MVS-OS390
IBM also supports an anonymous FTP server where you can find IBM Tivoli Storage Management fixpacks, interim fixes and other related materials. The server is: ftp.software.ibm.com/storage/tivoli-storage-management/
Three other anonymous servers are unofficially maintained by non-IBM volunteers. These servers are:
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