Yep, we support 5 hospitals here. The only problems I have run into with Application vendors is that they sometimes request that I exclude key app components from backup, and back up a copy they generate instead. Also, in case of SQL, I'll set up TDP to back up the databases on a separate schedule if they do not fully support the databases.
I've heard other complain of GE, and I wonder if they are concerned that they are losing potential customers to Phillips and others over that very issue. Let's not innovate or anything... :) But, yes, some vendors are very picky about what they will allow you to back up, and how you can back it up. We have had many that try to blame TSM for ills that end up being THEIR app, TSM client hardware, etc...I'm sure I'm preaching to the choir. Not surprisingly, we win all of those battles. :) -----Original Message----- From: ADSM: Dist Stor Manager [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tyree, David Sent: Monday, June 19, 2006 12:29 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [ADSM-L] OT? TSM in a hospital environment Are there any folks on the list that are using TSM in a hospital? Sometimes we have to battle with some of our software venders to allow us to backup their system using TSM. Sometimes they will tell us that the system is FDA approved as is and must be backed up using a built-in tape drive and we can't touch the system. Some times that might be believable but not always. It seems that GE appears to be especially hard headed in this regard. We bought into TSM because you back up anything (well most anything) and not have to worry about having assorted different tape drives scattered everywhere. I would like to compare notes with other TSM people if possible. thanks David Tyree Enterprise Backup Administrator South Georgia Medical Center 229.333.1155 text pager [EMAIL PROTECTED] Confidential Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. ----------------------------------------- Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in this email message is privileged and confidential information and intended only for the use of the individual or entity named in the address. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this information is strictly prohibited. If you received this information in error, please notify the sender and delete this information from your computer and retain no copies of any of this information.
