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  3. Section IX. Data Protection
  4. Configuration for IBM Spectrum Protect (TSM)
  5. Add IBM Spectrum Protect (TSM) servers

Add IBM Spectrum Protect (TSM) servers

Repeat these steps for each IBM Spectrum Protect (TSM) server:

  • In the Inventory, add a host for each IBM Spectrum Protect (TSM) server.

    See Manage objects in the inventory list view.

    • Host Name - Displayed in the Portal.

    • Internal Host Name - Must match the host name of the IBM Spectrum Protect (TSM) server.

    • IP Address

    • Backup Type = IBM Spectrum Protect (TSM) Server

Note:

If a host group hierarchy has already been established in the application, you can find the host group to which you would like the IBM Spectrum Protect (TSM) server to belong, although it is recommend adding the TSM server to the top-level folder.

Note:

You can also add IBM Spectrum Protect (TSM) servers directly from the Data Collector policy screen.

See Add/Configure an IBM Spectrum Protect (TSM) server within the Data Collector policy.

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