Each component of IBM Tivoli Storage Manager has its system & Software requirements. Below I am bringing your attention to the requirements of each component. Please visit IBM website for the latest requirements for IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Components as its an always updated document.
System Requirement & Supported Platforms for IBM Tivoli TSM Server
IBM TSM Server System Requirements:
IBM Tivoli Storage manager Server requirements are specific to the operating system & architect it will run on. Below are the requirements for the most commonly used platforms.
Requirements for: | AIX | Windows |
Hardware | 64-bit RISC System/6000 ® or pSeries system | Intel Pentium ® processor or compatible multiprocessor based system |
Operating System | AIX ® 5.3 or above running in a 64-bit environment | Microsoft Windows 2003 Server |
Disk Space | 200 MB | 110 MB |
Memory | 1 GB | 128 MB
(256 MB is preferred) |
Client
Communication Method |
TCP/IP (version 4 or 6)
Shared Memory |
TCP/IP (version 4 or 6)
Named Pipes Shared Memory |
Web Browser | Mozilla 1.0.2, 1.3, and 1.4
Mozilla Firefox 1.0 |
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.x
Mozilla 1.0.2, 1.3, and 1.4 Netscape 6.2 and 7. |
For the rest of the platforms check out the IBM TSM Requirements here.
IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Server Supported Platforms:
IBM Tivoli TSM support many operating systems & platforms. Below is the most updated list at the time the course is written, but for the newest list always check on Tivoli Storage Manager supported operating systems list on IBM Website.
Click on the platform name in the table for detailed requirements |
TSM Server and Storage Agent |
TSM Server and Storage Agent |
AIX |
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HP-UX | ITANIUM:
PA-RISC:
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ITANIUM:
PA-RISC: N/A |
Linux on ITANIUM 2 (Linux IA64) |
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Linux on POWER |
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Linux x86 |
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Linux x86_64 | Operating System levels supported on 64-bit, compatibility mode, and 32-bit mode:
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Linux zSeries |
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Solaris | SPARC 64 bit:
x86_64:
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SPARC 64 bit:
x86_64:
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Windows |
Note:
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Note:
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z/OS |
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System Requirement & Supported Platforms for IBM TSM Client
Click on the platform name in the table for detailed requirements |
TSM Client 5.5 |
TSM Client 6.1 |
AIX |
The HSM clients support the following:
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Filesystems:
The HSM clients support the following:
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HP-UX PA-RISC |
The HSM client supports:
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HP-UX Itanium |
The HSM client supports:
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The HSM client supports:
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Linux on Itanium 2 (Linux IA64) |
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Linux on POWER |
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Linux x86/x84_64 |
For HSM:
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For HSM:
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Linux zSeries |
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Macintosh |
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Novell Netware |
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Sun Solaris SPARC |
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Solaris x86/x86_64 |
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Windows |
NOTE:
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z/OS Unix System Services (USS) |
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IBM Tivoli Storage Manager ISC & Administration Center requirements:
If you remember from day one Administration Center is a web-based interface that can be used to centrally configure and manage IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Servers. It’s actually your main GUI interface to manage your TSM Server. Administration Center integrates into IBM Integrated Solution Console referred to it as ISC. ISC is an IBM Web sphere application which allows you to install and access components provided by multiple IBM applications. Hmmm, if ISC & Administration Center are still not clear to you don’t worry it will get to be clear when you finish the installation of ISC & Administration Center and start using them.
Ok, let’s get back to the point. IBM Tivoli Storage Manager ISC & Administration requirements are often updated and can be found at IBM TSM Site Here. A list which was the most updated when this article was written is below, but always refer to IBM TSM site as pointed earlier for the most updated version.
TSM Administration Center Version 5.5 |
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Hardware |
The machine hosting the Administration Center and Integrated Solutions Console requires the following:
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Operating System |
The machine hosting the administration center can be the same machine as the server if it meets the hardware/ software requirements and is running one of the operating systems shown in the table below. |
Communication Protocol |
Network connectivity: To use the console across a network, the following items are required for the machine:
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Additional Software |
The Tivoli Storage Manager Administration Center Web interface for the server and a Web client interface for client machines require a Java Swing-capable (at JRE 1.4.2) Web browser:
For platform and browser-specfic JRE notes, see the README file available with the product. |
TSM Administration Center
Minimum Hardware and Software Requirements
for each Operating System
TSM Administration Center V5.5 |
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Hardware |
Operating System Version |
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AIX (32-bit and 64-bit) |
Processor: Power4 450 MHz at a minimum; production environments should consider higher speeds Physical memory: 512 MB or more Also see note 1. |
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Linux (on POWER: 64-bit, on x86: 32-bit, and zSeries ) | Processor: CPU speeds of late model, mid-range to high-end servers are recommended. Pentium 800MHz or equivalent at a minimum. Production environments should consider the Pentium 4 processor at 1.4GHz or higher. Processor: Power4 450 MHz at a minimum; production environments should consider higher speeds. Processor: Any IBM System z processor. |
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Solaris | Processor: Ultra 60 at 450MHz at a minimum; Sun Blade 2000 workstation at 1 GHz or higher is recommended (only SPARC processors are supported) Physical memory: 512 MB or more Also see note 1 |
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Windows | Processor: CPU speeds of late model, mid-range to high-end servers are recommended. Pentium 800 MHz or equivalent at a minimum. Production environments should consider the Pentium 4 processor at 1.4GHz or higher. Physical memory: 512 MB or more for runtime installations. File system: NTFS file system is recommended. Also see note 1 |
*All Windows service packs are supported, including Windows 2003 R2 |
OK, I can hear you saying you want to get your hand dirty. Guess what!! You are ready to get them so dirty that you will need to wash them after Day 3. So head on to Day 3 to learn the installation process. Ah forgot to say, Day 3 will be posted very soon.
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do you know how to clear a database in v3.3 in order to start again and re,ove old data without rebuilding the system
Do you mean TSM V3.3?
Sorry I have not got the chance to even play with that version at all. I believe its time for your to upgrade.
Regards,
TSMGURU