That seems to be the issue..........incomplete/incorrect documentation. Here is the message I posted and the response I received:
****************************************************************************************************** This sentence means that it will NOT INSTALL. (it won't be supported either). :) At 08:54 AM 10/9/2003 -0400, you wrote: >Based on the sentence: "Based on IBM support for AIX 4.x Operating >systems being withdrawn >December 2003 ITSM V5R2 is not supported on AIX 4.x Operating Systems." >does this mean that it also won't INSTALL/RUN on AIX 4.3.3 ? or can we >install/run TSM 5.2 on AIX 4.3.3 and it just isn't SUPPORTED ? > > > > > >Sam Giallanza <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Sent by: "ADSM: Dist Stor Manager" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >10/08/2003 05:48 PM >Please respond to "ADSM: Dist Stor Manager" > > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > cc: > Subject: New TSM Flash #10251 > > >TSM Community, > >Please see the new Flash text below. > >Registration to "My Support page" will automate the Flash notification >information you are now receiving. > >Flash 10251 Text: > > > > > Abstract: Installation of IBM Tivoli Storage Manager V5R2 requires AIX > 5.1 ML1 or higher levels of AIX > > > > > > Who is Effected: > IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Version 5, Release 2 customers using AIX 4 . > > Problem: > Installation of IBM Tivoli Storage Manager V5R2 requires AIX 5.1 ML1 or > higher levels of AIX. > > Based on IBM support for AIX 4.x Operating systems being withdrawn > December 2003 ITSM V5R2 is not supported on AIX 4.x Operating Systems. > > GA Publications and README files do not identify the change in AIX and > ITSM Support. Future releases of ITSM Publications and README files will > no longer list AIX 4 as a supported platform. > > Recommendation: > > To install and use IBM Tivoli Storage Manager v5r2 for AIX, first upgrade > your Operating system to AIX 5.1 ML1 or later. > > > > > > > > > > >One or more of the following URL links (depending on the selected >audiences >for the document) will show you the document: > > http://w3.ibm.com/support/techdocs/atsmastr.nsf/WebIndex/FLASH10251 > http://www.ibm.com/support/techdocs/atsmastr.nsf/WebIndex/FLASH10251 > http://partners.boulder.ibm.com/src/atsmastr.nsf/WebIndex/FLASH10251 > > > > >Cordially, > >Sam J. Giallanza >Tivoli Certified Consultant >Pervasive Issues Manager >Product Performance Customer Satisfaction (PPCS) >[EMAIL PROTECTED] >520.799.5512 - T/L 321.5512 > >Our new web Support site and KB is at : > >http://www-3.ibm.com/software/sysmgmt/products/support/IBMTivoliStorageManager.html > Dave Canan TSM Performance IBM Advanced Technical Support [EMAIL PROTECTED] Bill Fitzgerald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent by: "ADSM: Dist Stor Manager" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 10/14/2003 09:19 AM Please respond to "ADSM: Dist Stor Manager" To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] cc: Subject: Re: Upgrading to TSM 5.2 on a AIX 4.3.3 Interestingly enough, I went to the technical documentation on the TSM website and looked at the installation information, and it says that it can be run on 4.3.3. http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/tividd/td/IBMStorageManagerforAIX5.2.html in the quick start document under system requirements. i am not disagreeing with you, I am looking for information. What is the problem of ITSM 5.2 and AIX 4.3.3? >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 10/14/03 08:57AM >>> I just asked this question less than a week ago. The answer is a resounding ***NO***. ITSM 5.2 AIX SERVER requires AIX 5.x. Bill Fitzgerald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent by: "ADSM: Dist Stor Manager" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 10/14/2003 07:48 AM Please respond to "ADSM: Dist Stor Manager" To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] cc: Subject: Upgrading to TSM 5.2 on a AIX 4.3.3 operating system AIX 4.3.3 TSM server software level 5.1.65 IBM 3494 Tape Library with 4 3590B upgrading to 6 3590E Can I upgrade to TSM Server 5.2.X without upgrading to AIX 5.X? Is TSM Serve 5.2 a 32 or 64 bit application? William Fitzgerald Software Programmer Munson Medical Center [EMAIL PROTECTED]
