Each client requires a client options file, which contains options that identify the server, communication method, backup and archive options, space management options, and scheduling options. You can edit or create client options files in several ways, depending on the client platform and configuration of your system:
Edit the dsm.opt client options file with a text editor at a client workstation. This is the most direct method, but it may not be best if you have many clients.
Generate the dsm.opt client options file from the server with the Network Client Options File Wizard. This is easy and direct, and the wizard detects the network address of the TSM server. To run the wizard, do the following:
Use the Remote Client Configuration Wizard to create a package that allows remote users to create client options files. The administrator uses the wizard to generate a client configuration file and stores the file in a shared directory. Clients access the shared directory and run the configuration file to create the client options file. This method is suitable for sites with many clients.