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  3. Section IX. Data Protection
  4. Configuration for IBM Spectrum Protect (TSM)
  5. Add/Configure an IBM Spectrum Protect (TSM) server within the Data Collector policy

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

Add IBM Spectrum Protect (TSM) servers/instances by clicking Add, or by importing using a .CSV file. The IBM TSM Instances table is populated using this method. Servers added to this table are also displayed under Host Management and Host Group Administration. The IBM TSM Instances table only displays available Instances that are not assigned to other policies within the domain.

Note:

Data Collector policies can be in place for multiple instances but an instance cannot be assigned multiple policies within the same domain. If you try add an instance that is already assigned to another Data Collector policy, you will be prompted to remove it from its current policy and reassign it.

  1. Click Add on the IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Data Collector Policy screen. The Add IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Instance screen displays.

  2. Enter the values:

Field

Description

Instance Name

The name assigned to the IBM Spectrum Protect (TSM) instance. This is a separate instance of the server software running on a IBM Spectrum Protect (TSM) server. A single server can run multiple instances. An instance is defined by instance name, host name, and port number.

Host Name

The name of the IBM Spectrum Protect (TSM) server. This is the host running the IBM Spectrum Protect (TSM) server software. This system will be known by its host name. If you do not know the Host Name, you can enter the IP Address in this field.

Host IP Address

The IP address of the host running the IBM Spectrum Protect (TSM) server software. By default it is set to 127.0.0.1. You can revise it as required and this field is not mandatory.

Host Port

Port number used by dsmadmc to communicate with the IBM Spectrum Protect (TSM) Instance. Each instance will have its own specific port. By default it is set to 1500. You can revise it, but the field is required.

User ID

IBM Spectrum Protect (TSM) user ID with query and select privileges.

Password

Password associated with the IBM Spectrum Protect (TSM) administrator account credentials.

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