IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Readme Version 5, Release 3, Modification 4.0 Contents -------- Welcome to the IBM Tivoli Storage Manager server Fixpack 5.3.4. This readme file contains the following information associated with the fixpack: Fix history System requirements Supported hardware Getting started Updates, limitations, and known problems Updates for previous levels Notices and Trademarks You can view an online version of this readme file in the Tivoli Storage Manager Information center at (all one line): http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/tivihelp/v1r1/topic/ com.ibm.itsmreadme.doc/rdme534.htm Licensed Materials - Property of IBM (C) Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 1990, 2004. All rights reserved. US Government Users Restricted Rights - Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp. Fix history ----------- For a list of server APARs fixed since Version 5.3.0 see Technote 1246076 at the following link: http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21246076 System requirements ------------------- See the Tivoli Storage Manager server requirements web site for information on system requirements (all one line): http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=663&tc=SSGSG7 &atrn=Keywords&atrv=ServerRequirements Supported hardware ------------------ See the Tivoli Storage Manager supported devices web sites for information on supported devices and hardware. AIX, HP, Sun, and Windows (all one line): http://www.ibm.com/software/sysmgmt/products/support/IBM_TSM_ Supported_Devices_for_AIXHPSUNWIN.html Linux (all one line): http://www.ibm.com/software/sysmgmt/products/support/IBM_TSM_ Supported_Devices_for_Linux.html Getting started --------------- View the Fixpack 5.3.4 installation information for your operating system at the following link: http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=663&tc=SSGSG7& atrn=Keywords&atrv=sinstall534 Updates, limitations, and known problems ---------------------------------------- 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 at the following link (all one line): http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=663&tc=SSGSG7 &atrn=Keywords&atrv=srelnotes534 View updates for Fixpack 5.3.4 at the following link (all one line): http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=663&tc=SSGSG7 &atrn=Keywords&atrv=supdates534 View all updates, limitations, and known problems for the Tivoli Storage Manager Version 5.3.0 release at the following link (all one line): http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?tc=SSGSG7&tc1=SSCVRAM&rs=663&atrn=SWVersion&atrv=5.3&r=20&rankprofile=8 Updates for previous levels --------------------------- Fixpack readmes for previous levels of the Tivoli Storage Manager Version 5.3 server are available in the Tivoli Storage Manager Information Center at: http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/tivihelp/v1r1/index.jsp Notices and Trademarks ---------------------- Where to Find Documentation --------------------------- 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 from: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html. 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 at http://www.ibm.com/software/sysmgmt/products/support/ IBMTivoliStorageManager.html 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. Getting Help ------------ 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: * Server: testcase-yellow.boulder.ibm.com * Userid: tsm4mvs * Password: xxxxxxx 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 Anonymous FTP Server -------------------- 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: * ftp.rz.uni-karlsruhe.de (mirror - Germany) * ftp.wu-wien.ac.at (mirror - Austria) * ftp.aset.psu.edu (mirror - Pennsylvania) Trademarks ---------- For IBM trademark information, visit the IBM Copyright and trademark information page at the following link: http://www.ibm.com/legal/copytrade.shtml