Konfiguration unter Windows
Table of contents
Client-specific configuration
Setting up an automatic backup
Setting up an automatic backup
Verifying the configuration
Client-specific configuration
The following configuration is described below with graphical interface.
In Windows, the configuration is written by default in the file, C.\Programme\Tivoli\TSM\baclient\dsm.opt. There is not a file dsm.sys (like in Linux).
Please function as the administrator in every step of the configuration.
First, select the graphic. This is usually located (by default) in the folder "Tivoli Storage Manager" under the name "Backup-Archive - GUI". See figure.
At first execution, the graphical backup interface appears as below, the wizard, which will help you create a configuration file. Select the option "Create a new options file" and then click "Next>".
Now you need to enter the node name you received from ZIH. Then, click on "Next>".
With some Windows systems the following error message appears. This can be ignored by clicking on "OK".
In our applications, the backup server always communicates by way of "TCP / IP". Click "Next>".
You then need both the server address and the port number to continue. Both were sent to you from the ZIH (tcpport and tcpserveraddress). After completing, click "Next>".
Now you have the ability to exclude certain (predefined) paths from the backup process.
You cannot select all the desired paths (as in the example). Click "Next>".
Below you can choose which file types should not be included in the backup. Selecting is carried out as is typical in Windows, either individually by simply clicking, with the help of the Shift key (for selecting multiple options next to each other) or the CTRL key (for selecting multiple options that are not listed consecutively). When completed, click "Next>".
We suggest all backups be “Incremental”. You may check "Back up all local filesystems" or select the necessary files individually.
If you cannot select a Filesystem here, it can be updated at a later time. Simply proceed by clicking "Next>".
By clicking on "Apply" you confirm that the configuration should take effect.
To complete the process, you will be prompted (with USER ID/password) to log in with your node name onto the Backup Server. After entering the requested data (both given to you by the ZIH) please click on "Login".
To end, Click on “Finish” to create the file dsm.opt. This will close the wizard and the graphical interface.
Now a couple additional settings need to be checked and/or adjusted.
Please bring up the graphical interface a second time, under the folder "Tivoli Storage Manager" and the "Backup-Archive -. GUI" (you might need to enter your node password).
After the Tivoli Storage Manger window appears, on the top bar, click "Edit" and select "Client Preferences".
Another window will open. The "General" tab is selected by default in this window.
Here you can find the folder where the “Error Log” is found. Make note or, if necessary make changes as this folder contains all the errors that have occurred during backup.
Note: It is recommended to check the box "Purge old entries". This activates the automatic deletion of captured bugs that are older than the specified number of days.
Under the tab "Backup", you have the option to include or exclude specific domains from the backup (in TSM the partitions or file systems). These settings can be made in the "Domain for Backup" section. Once you have made changes, click "OK".
Under the "Scheduler" tab, you have the opportunity to manage the "Scheduler Log" file (similar to "Error Log"). All relevant information regarding automatic backups is saved here. Then click "OK".
Note: We recommended clicking the "Prune old entries" box, because files can become quite large.
Finally, click on "Password Generate" under the tab "Authorization". This password will be saved after the next login process to the backup server in an encrypted form on your local computer. After entering all fields, everything will be saved by clicking “Apply”.
In order for the password to be saved locally, you must close the graphical user interface and then reopen it again. Then enter your password. The interface should not open without asking for your password. This is a prerequisite for the configuration of automatic backups.
Setting up automatic backup
It is assumed that the graphical user interface can be opened without a password. (See machine-specific configuration; last image/text).
Please re-open the graphical user interface. Click on the top menu bar, find and select "Utilities". Then select the lowest field "Setup Wizard" .
In the following open window (see figure below), make sure "Help me configure the TSM Client Scheduler" ticked. Then click "Next>"
Note: Tick only this option when setting up automatic backups.
On the following message, click "Next>".
Select the first point (as shown below) "Install a new or additional scheduler", and then click "Next>".
Enter the name of the process (Windows Service), which executes and monitors the automated backup. Then click "Next>"
Note: It is recommended to keep the default name "TSM Client Scheduler". Please do not use the Client Acceptor Daemon.
In the next step, the "Machine-specific configuration" dsm.opt file must be specified (if it is not named already). Then, please click "Next>".
Enter below your node names (if it is not already stated automatically) and the corresponding password. The checkmark next to "Contact the TSM Server to validate password" should be set. Then click "Next>".
Click on the circle "The System Account" and "Automatically When Windows boots", if these are not preset. Afterwards please click on "Next>".
Note: When backing up remote shares that are, for example, managed by a NAS filer, it may be necessary to do so under another account that has the necessary rights.
The following predefined paths of "Error Logs" and "Schedule logs" should be adopted. Click on "Next>".
“Yes” is checked in order to start the service as soon as setup is complete. Then click "Next>".
The configuration of automatic backups will be confirmed (and applied) when you click on “Apply”. This can take a couple minutes.
The wizard will close by clicking "Finish".
To verify the configuration
You can check whether the automatic backup service is running by checking the Windows services. (e.g. in Windows 7 using the Windows Task Manager, and open “Services”). In the "TSM Client Scheduler", the status should be “running”.
Especially after the first backup, you should check that there were no errors. As an administrator of a backup client, you will receive a daily status email from backup-service client. The status is noted in the subject of mail. Anything other than "Completed" requires a more detailed inspection.
In the status mail you will be informed how much data is on your clients in the backup. Check whether this amount meets your expectations.
The Logfiles dsmerror.log und dsmsched.log, normally found in folder C:\Programme\Tivoli\tsm\baclient are good tools for troubleshooting or for checking whether the backup worked as it should. Please consult with the servicedesk when you find entries that point to inexplicable errors.
You can observe or work with your client-specific configuration file dsm.opt with a simple editor such as Wordpad (please not with MS Office Word, etc.). After each change of service "TSM Client Scheduler" must be stopped and restarted, otherwise the data will not taken into account. Below a sample configuration file is displayed.
| Windows: Beispiel einer dsm.opt Datei NODENAME rtest COMMMethod TCPip TCPPort 1234 TCPServeraddress bxx.zih.tu-dresden.de passwordaccess generate schedlogname C:\Programme\tivoli\tsm\baclient\dsmsched.log schedlogretention 50 d errorlogname C:\Programme\tivoli\tsm\baclient\dsmerror.log errorlogretention 50 d domain C: D: INCLUDE "D:\...\Users\...\*" INCLUDE.BACKUP "*:\...\files_to_backup\...\* EXCLUDE.DIR "*:\...\Temporary Internet Files" EXCLUDE.DIR "C:\recycled" EXCLUDE "D:\secret_folder\...\*" |
For more detailed information on the individual statements / lines in this file, please visit the Konfigurations-Details. A complete specification of all possible directions can be found under -> more documentation -> IBM documentation -> Installation instructions. (->weitere Dokumentation -> IBM-Dokumentation -> Installationsanleitungen)