NBARS Users--TSM Software and Support Are Available for Red Hat Linux

NBARS Users—TSM Software and Support Are Available for Red Hat Linux

The NIH Backup and Recovery Service (NBARS) now uses Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) instead of ADSM. CIT can now use TSM 4.1 to offer backup/recovery services to users of the Red Hat Linux 6.2. The TSM client for Linux has been configured for use in the NIH environment. See Interface (issue 218) for more information on TSM.

Features of TSM for Linux

• Backup-archive client interfaces (Web browser, command-line, and graphical user

interfaces)—allow users to back up, archive, restore, or retrieve data files from a TSM server.

• New security feature—allows authorized administrators, helpdesk staff, or users

to backup and recover data for a TSM client via a Web browser without having direct access to the data.

• Administrative client (command line only)—allows administrators to remotely

manage any TSM server. With this feature, administrators can control and monitor server activities, define storage management policies for files, and set up schedules for automated backup and archive services.

• Application programming interface functions—allow easy customization of

applications in order to access backup, archive, and recovery services.

Hardware and Software Requirements

• X86-based PC (486 or later)

• 30 MB disk space (plus 10 MB for API)

• 64 MB memory

• Red Hat Linux 6.2.

Users of versions other than Red Hat Linux 6.2 can get assistance by calling TASC at (301) 594-6248.

• Associated libraries and executables that provide functions to the Linux system—such as

glibc (2.1.x), libstdc++ (2.9.x), libpthred.so, X Windows System X11R6.

Downloading the Software

The TSM client (customized for NIH ) is available for downloading from the NBARS Web page—use the "Client Software" link. You will find the software and installation instructions under the Linux platform, as well as links to Tivoli information.

If you need help, please call TASC at (301) 594-6248.

Interface Online 219 [ June 25, 2001 ]

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