This chapter provides instructions to install and set up TSM on your Macintosh.
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For current installation and configuration information for the TSM program product, refer to the README file that is shipped on the product installation media. For current information concerning TSM, supported platforms, and documentation, refer to the TSM Web site at http://www.tivoli.com/storage. |
The TSM installation program can be found on the TSM Client CD-ROM.
To update a previously installed version of TSM, navigate to the folder that contains the TSM folder, then enter the name of the folder where the TSM files reside into the installation folder field in the installation window. The installer installs the updated files into this folder and overwrites the old TSM files, but does not replace any existing preferences files (except for TSM Backup Preferences-Sample). Click on the install button to begin the automatic installation update process.
The Preferences file specifies communication, authorization, scheduling, and other options. TSM provides a sample preferences file called TSM Backup Preferences-Sample. This file contains an include-exclude list, and sample values for the server address, TCP port number, and node name--the basic options, or preferences, you need to start quickly. These preferences are in effect for the entire TSM session, but you can modify them as needed.
If you did not create your Preferences file during installation, you can do so by performing the following steps:
You can also create and modify your preferences file by performing the following steps:
You might need to check with your system administrator, then edit the file to set the correct values.
For more information about setting options in the Preferences file, see Chapter 9, Setting Processing Options.
Note: | When specifying folder path names, use a colon to separate folders.
Specify the entire path, including the volume name. For example:
Data:Production:* |
This selects all files (*) in a folder called Production in a volume called Data.
One of the most important functions of the Preferences file is to establish communications between your workstation and the TSM server. Your Macintosh uses the TCP/IP communication protocol to do this. See "Communication Options" for more information.
Using TCP/IP on your Macintosh requires Apple's MacTCP or Open Transport software. See your TSM administrator if MacTCP is not installed and configured on your Macintosh.
Use the nodename option to specify the name of your node so that you can register with the TSM server. If your installation is using closed registration, the TSM administrator must register you with the server and may select a name for you to use. Otherwise, in open registration, you can register your node with the server and choose your own name. See Registering Your Macintosh with the Server (Required) for additional information.
Your Preferences file contains an include-exclude list that identifies specific files to include or exclude from backup services.
For example, you normally want to exclude some of the Macintosh Operating System files--the ones excluded in the sample Preferences file. You can use wildcard characters to exclude groups of files matching a search pattern. Then, if necessary, you can make exceptions, including some files that match that pattern.
The Preferences file provided at installation time contains an include-exclude list that you should use as a minimum.
If you do not create an include-exclude list, TSM considers all files for incremental backup services and uses the default management class for backups and archives.
Figure 6. Sample Include-Exclude List
exclude "...:Desktop DB" exclude "...:Desktop DF" exclude "...:Desktop" exclude "...:Trash:...:*" exclude "...:Norton FileSaver Data" exclude "...:Norton VolumeSaver Index" exclude "...:Data:Test:Testdoc?" include "...:Data:Test:Testdoc4" |
Any specification you enter in the include-exclude list must end with a file name, not a folder name. The file name can contain wildcard characters.
For information that can help you decide whether to create an include-exclude list, see Chapter 8, Creating an Include-Exclude List. For more information about management classes, see Using Management Classes with Include.
If you did not create an include-exclude list during installation, you can do so by performing the following steps:
You can also create an include-exclude list by performing the following steps:
Attention: Remember that TSM processes the statements from the bottom of the list up, so include all your include-exclude statements in the same section.
You can also use the TSM preferences editor to create an include-exclude list by selecting the Edit menu> Preferences item from the TSM GUI.
Following is a sample Preferences file, including the required nodename and communication options, as well as several exclude statements.
See Creating the Preferences File (Required) for more information about setting up your Preferences file.
TCPPort 1500 TCPServeraddress 1.930.175.200 NODename alpha exclude "...:Desktop DB" exclude "...:Trash:...:*" exclude "...:Norton FileSaver Data"
Suppose you want to back up your files to one TSM server and archive them to another. Instead of editing your Preferences file each time you want to connect to a different server, you can create multiple Preferences files, each containing a different server address. Then, when you want to connect to a specific server, launch TSM with the Preferences file that addresses that server.
Suppose you have two servers named Alpha and Bravo. Create two Preferences files named, for example, Prefs Alpha and Prefs Bravo. When you want to connect to Bravo, locate Prefs Bravo in your TSM folder on your Macintosh. Drag and drop it onto the TSM icon. TSM starts using all options specified in Prefs Bravo, including the server address.
Before you can begin requesting services from a TSM server, the server must recognize your workstation. TSM uses a node name and a password to identify each workstation. The process of setting up a node name and password is called registration. After you register your workstation with a server, you can begin using TSM.
TSM provides two types of registration: open and closed. Your TSM administrator chooses the type of registration for your site. If the administrator sets the authentication option to off, a TSM password is not required.
With closed registration, a TSM administrator must register your workstation as a client node with the server.
If your enterprise uses closed registration, you need to provide the following information to your administrator:
Your administrator defines the following for you:
With open registration, you can register your workstation as a client node with the server.
The first time you start a session, TSM prompts you for information necessary to register your workstation with the server identified in your options file. You need to supply your node name, a password, and contact information.
When you use open registration:
If necessary, your TSM administrator can change these defaults later.
To start a TSM session:
When the GUI client initially starts up, and does not find an options file, you are presented with a Setup Assistant that will guide you through the process of configuring your client. You can also use the Setup Assistant by selecting the Utilities menu> Setup Assistant item.