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Appendix A. Performing a Minimal Configuration

TSM provides a minimal configuration option that allows you to quickly evaluate basic product function. This is the fastest way to test simple backup and archive operations. The TSM server instance created during minimal configuration stores backed-up data on your hard drive, instead of tape.

When you finish your evaluation, there are several ways to configure your server for use in a production environment:

  1. Extend the server instance you created during minimal configuration by performing a wizard-based standard configuration.
  2. Manually extend the server instance you created by using the TSM Web administrator, administrative command line, or a script.
  3. Remove the server instance and create a new one by performing either the wizard-based standard configuration or a manual server configuration.

TSM allows you to remove a server instance without uninstalling server code, so you can easily return to a known starting point after changing settings and exploring product features. You can remove any server instances you create, whether you use a manual or wizard-based configuration process. See Removing a Server Instance for instructions.

If you are planning to set up TSM for immediate use in a production environment, it is recommended that you follow the standard configuration process documented in Chapter 4, Configuring Tivoli Storage Manager. During the standard configuration, drive performance is analyzed to determine the best location for important TSM volumes. For more information about TSM configuration options, refer to Overview of Initial Configuration.

To perform a minimal configuration, do the following:


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