A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
Instant Restore/Instant Access does not restore original guest UUID that is stored in the VM backup image on the IBM Spectrum Protect server. A Full VM restore will restore the guest with the original guest UUID as designed. The above is only true if both following conditions are met : 1. Client option 'vmname' or IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environment - Data Protection for VMware GUI is NOT being used - and - 2. The original guest or any other guest using the same UUID is NOT present in the VMware environment. The client Instant Restore/Instant Access process will restore the guest with a guest UUID that is automatically generated by the VMware environment upon creation and power on of the guest in the beginning of the restore process. Products affected: IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client version 7.1.x on Windows x64 and Linux x86 platforms. 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.x. If you are using Data Protection for VMware 8.1.4, refer to APAR IT20983 Initial Impact: Medium Additional Keywords: tsm4ve tdp4ve restore UUID VMware guest IT17059
Local fix
Use the Full VM restore to have the original UUID. If the guest is already restored, to update the VMware guest manually see : "Changing or keeping a UUID for a moved virtual machine" http://kb.vmware.com/kb/1541
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: * * Data Protection for VMware version 8.1 and 7.1 running on * * Microsoft Windows x64 platform. * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: * * see ERROR DESCRIPTION * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * * This issue is projected to be fixed in the Backup-Archive * * Client version 7.1.8 on Windows x64 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
UUID is now correctly restored when vm is restored to original location.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IT22205
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
2017-08-30
Closed date
2017-08-30
Last modified date
2018-02-06
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:
08 January 2022