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Methods for Creating or Updating a Client Options File

There are several methods for creating or updating client options files. The available methods depend on the client platform.

Using a Text Editor

All options files (dsm.opt) can be edited with a text editor. Anyone can edit the client options file if they have access to the directory where the node software is installed. Editing individual options files is the most direct method, but may not be suitable for sites with many client nodes.

Using the Client Configuration Wizard

When a local backup-archive client GUI starts initially and TSM does not find an options file, a setup wizard guides the client through the configuration process.

From the backup-archive client GUI, the client can also display the setup wizard by selecting Utilities>Setup Wizard. The client can follow the panels in the setup wizard to browse TSM server information in the Active Directory. The client can determine which server to connect to and what communication protocol to use.

Note:
This wizard is not available for the Web client.

Using the Client Options File Wizard (Windows 32-bit Clients)

Generate the dsm.opt client options file from the TSM Server with the TSM Client Options File Wizard. The wizard detects the network address of the Tivoli Storage Manager server.

Creating a Client Options File

Administrators can create a client options file with the Client Options File wizard from the TSM Management Console. To use the TSM Management Console, do the following:

  1. Double click the desktop icon for the TSM Management Console.
  2. Expand the tree until the TSM server you want to work with is displayed. Expand the server and click Wizards. The Wizards list appears in the right pane.
  3. Select the Client Options File wizard and click Start. The TSM Client Options File wizard is displayed.
  4. Progress through the instructions in the wizard.

Hint: The Client Options File Wizard allows the administrator to create a client options file for a single TSM client. See Creating a Client Configuration File for more information about creating client options files for a number of clients.

Using the Remote Client Configuration Wizard (Networked Windows 32-bit Clients)

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. Nodes access the directory and run the configuration file to create the client options file. This method is suitable for sites with many client nodes. See Creating a Client Configuration File.

Figure 42. Networked Windows NT Clients with Shared Directory on a File Server

Networked Windows NT Clients with Shared Directory on a File Server

Note:
The network address of the TSM server is the only required option. However, many other options can be set to control various aspects of TSM data management and client/server interactions.

Creating options files for one or two Windows clients may be easier with the Client Options File Wizard. However, the Remote Client Configuration Wizard is useful for creating multiple client options files.

Creating a Client Configuration File

Administrators can create client options file for a number of nodes by creating a client configuration file. A client configuration file contains the minimum options required to connect a node to the Tivoli Storage Manager server. Users can access a shared directory on the server and run a batch file that creates an options file. Using this method, administrators allow end users to create options files for their nodes.

  1. Double click the desktop icon for the TSM Management Console.
  2. Expand the tree until the TSM server you want to work with is displayed. Expand the server and click Wizards. The Wizards list appears in the right pane.
  3. Select the Remote Client Configuration wizard and click Start. The TSM Network Client Options File wizard is displayed.
  4. Progress through the instructions in the wizard

Hint: The Remote Client Configuration wizard also allows the administrator to add to the minimum Tivoli Storage Manager connection options by appending a file that contains additional client options. The result is a client options file that contains the minimum options required to connect a client with the server, in addition to any options the administrator wants to apply to all clients.


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