Fixes are available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
After upgrading to the IBM Spectrum Protect 7.1.6.0 client, virtual machine backups can rebind incorrectly leading to older versions expiring early. This problem can be seen under the following conditions. - 7.1.6.0 client is installed. - The vmname used with the include.vm option does not match the casing as seen in VMware. Example: VMware vmname: 'MyVmwareVm' include.vm setting: include.vm myvmwarevm mgmtclass Other options where vmname became case-sensitive: INCLUDE.VMSNAPSHOTATTEMPTS "VM=" and "-VM=" lists in "backup vm" and DOMAIN.VMFULL INCLUDE.VAPP Initial Impact: HIGH Version affected: 7.1.6.0 Platforms affected: Windows & Linux MDVREGR
Local fix
Verify the VMware vmname used in the include.vm setting matches the casing in VMware.
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: * * Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments Data * * Protection for VMware version 7.1.6 running on all Microsoft * * Windows x64 and Linux x86_64 platforms * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: * * See ERROR DESCRIPTION * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * ****************************************************************
Problem conclusion
The behavior is fixed to be the same as in previous versions.
Temporary fix
A fix for this problem is currently targeted for Tivoli Storage Manager Client on Linux x86 and Windows x64 for interim fix package 7.1.6.2 Note1: Until a Data Protection for VMware packaged fix of a fixing Tivoli Storage Manager Client level is available, Data Protection for VMware customers can install an use a fixed level of the the Tivoli Storage Manager Client in their environment. Note 2: This is subject to change at the discretion of IBM.
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IT15975
Reported component name
TSM CLIENT
Reported component ID
5698ISMCL
Reported release
71W
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2016-07-01
Closed date
2016-07-28
Last modified date
2016-09-16
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Modules/Macros
dsmagent
Fix information
Fixed component name
TSM CLIENT
Fixed component ID
5698ISMCL
Applicable component levels
R71W PSY
UP
R71L PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
11 January 2022