APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
After updating the Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments - Data Protection for VMware to version 8.1.6, the Spectrum Protect extension is missing in the vSphere web client. Spectrum Protect Versions Affected: Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments - Data Protection for VMware 8.1.6.0 on Linux and Windows | MDVREGR - 8.1.6.0 - 5725TVEVM | Initial Impact: High Additional Keywords: TS001405692 IT26474 IT26473 175669 path not found
Local fix
Launch the stand alone Configuration Wizard by starting the browser using the url : https://localhost:9081/TsmVMwareUI then ensure the checkmark is set on 'Configuration Mode', log in with the vCenter user credentials and follow the setup wizard to register again the extension. Alternatively, the extension registrer script can be used : a. Copy key.jks from InstallDrive:\IBM\SpectrumProtect\webserver\usr\servers\veProfil e\resources\security\key.jks to InstallDrive:\IBM\tivoli\tsm\tdpvmware\webserver\usr\servers\veP rofile\resources\security\key.jks b. Open a command window and point it to the directory: InstallDrive:\Program Files\IBM\SpectrumProtect\Framework\VEGUI c. Run the register_vcenter_extension.cmd usage: register_vcenter_extension.cmd <vCenter Address> <vCenter UserID> <vCenter Password> <GUI Web Server Port> <Local Host Fully Qualified Domain Name or IP>
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: * * IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments - Data * * protection for VMware 8.1.6 on Windows x64 and Linux x86 * * platforms * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: * * See Error Description * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * * This issue is projected to be fixed in the Data Protection * * for VMware vSphere GUI version 8.1.6.1 and 8.1.7 on * * Microsoft Windows x64 and Linux x86 platforms. * * * * The changes related to this APAR can be viewed in the * * following DCF technotes: * * http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27048968 * * * * Note 1: This is subject to change at the discretion of IBM. * ****************************************************************
Problem conclusion
Data Protection for VMware plugin is now updated during installation. If the update attempt is unsuccessful, the user is notified and may update through the configuration wizard.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IT26473
Reported component name
TSM FOR VE DP V
Reported component ID
5725TVEVM
Reported release
81W
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2018-10-01
Closed date
2018-11-08
Last modified date
2018-11-08
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Fix information
Fixed component name
TSM FOR VE DP V
Fixed component ID
5725TVEVM
Applicable component levels
[{"Line of Business":{"code":"LOB26","label":"Storage"},"Business Unit":{"code":"BU058","label":"IBM Infrastructure w\/TPS"},"Product":{"code":"SS8TDQ","label":"Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments"},"Platform":[{"code":"PF025","label":"Platform Independent"}],"Version":"81W"}]
Document Information
Modified date:
13 February 2021