A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
There is a case sensitivity inconsistency for the 'vmname' parameter for VMware guests for client commands like : 'BACKUP VM' (case insensitive) 'RESTORE VM' (case sensitive) 'QUERY VM' (case insensitive) The actual vmname casing recorded on the server will be the one matching the guest name as seen in the VMware vCenter server. Example : Guest name as seen in the vCenter server : 'Dummy' 'QUERY VM DUMMY' or 'QUERY VM dummy' or 'QUERY VM Dummy' will return the same output : # Backup Date Mgmt Class Size Type A/I Virtual Machine - ----------- ---------- ---- ------ --- --------------- 1 <timestamp> STANDARD x GB IFINCR A Dummy running a 'RESTORE VM' will only work if the right casing is used : 'RESTORE VM DUMMY' --> will not find the source VMware guest name 'RESTORE VM Dummy' --> will work as expected 'RESTORE VM dummy' --> will not find the source VMware guest name The 'vmname' parameter value casing should be consistent independently from the command used. Products affected: IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client version 6.3, 6.4 and 7.1 on Linux and Windows Note: The Backup-Archive Client is a prerequisite to using the Data Protection for VMware. In Data Protection for VMware environments, the Backup-Archive Client is also known as the data mover. This problem also affects IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware 8.1.0. If you are using Data Protection for VMware 8.1.0, refer to APAR IT20076. Initial Impact: Low Additional Keywords: TSM case output vmname
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: * * IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments Data * * Protection for VMware versions 6.3, 6.4, 7.1 and 8.1.0 * * running on all Microsoft Windows x64 and Linux x86 * * platforms. * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: * * * * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * * This issue is projected to be fixed in the Backup-Archive * * Client version 7.1.8 on all Microsoft Windows x64 and Linux * * x86 platforms * * Note 1: The Backup-Archive Client is a prerequisite to using * * the Data Protection for VMware. In Data Protection for * * VMware environments, the Backup-Archive Client is also known * * as the data mover. * * Note 2: This is subject to change at the discretion of IBM. * **************************************************************** *
Problem conclusion
QUERY VM command is case sensitive now.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IT18558
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
2016-12-23
Closed date
2017-04-05
Last modified date
2017-04-05
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Modules/Macros
dsmc
Fix information
Fixed component name
TSM CLIENT
Fixed component ID
5698ISMCL
Applicable component levels
R71L PSY
UP
R71W PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
07 January 2022