The requirement for a TSM database to restore the files is not in and of itself a "security" feature. There was some discussion on this subject a while back. Check the archives for criterion:
"Reading client data from a storage pool tape" Here is a specific link that includes a good portion of the discussion: http://msgs.adsm.org/cgi-bin/get/adsm0502/323/3.html Regards, Andy Andy Raibeck IBM Software Group Tivoli Storage Manager Client Development Internal Notes e-mail: Andrew Raibeck/Tucson/[EMAIL PROTECTED] Internet e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The only dumb question is the one that goes unasked. The command line is your friend. "Good enough" is the enemy of excellence. "ADSM: Dist Stor Manager" <[email protected]> wrote on 2005-06-21 07:06:46: > With the latest problems that have come out with backup tapes being > stolen my CIO is concerned with TSM's security. > Does anyone know where I could print off something to show him on > the security of TSM, meaning if you don't have the database you > can't get to the data, etc. > Also is anyone using encryption? > Does encryption slow your backup down? Is there a large impact with > using encryption? > Server version 5.2.1.1 > > ******************************************** > This message is intended only for the use of the Addressee and > may contain information that is PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL. > > If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified > that any dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. > > If you have received this communication in error, please erase > all copies of the message and its attachments and notify us > immediately. > > Thank you. > ********************************************
