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Tivoli Storage Manager for z/OS UNIX System Services (USS) Client and API

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UNIX and Windows Backup and Restore Files and Datasets
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Product Overview

The architecture of the Tivoli Storage Manager for z/OS USS Client comprised several key components. The `dsmc` client was the primary interface for users, enabling them to initiate backup, archive, and restore operations. The client communicated with the TSM server using network protocols, typically TCP/IP.

The TSM server acted as the central management point, handling data storage, retrieval, and policy enforcement. The storage pool provided the physical storage for the backed-up data. The client used client options files for configuration.

The TSM server managed user authentication and authorization. The product is no longer supported. The product's primary function was to back up and archive files within the z/OS USS environment.

The TSM server provided monitoring and logging capabilities. The client used the `dsmc` command-line interface. The product is no longer supported.

Users should migrate to a supported backup solution. IBM Spectrum Protect offers similar functionality. Other commercial backup solutions also provide alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the primary function of the Tivoli Storage Manager for z/OS USS Client?

The Tivoli Storage Manager for z/OS UNIX System Services (USS) Client and API allowed users to back up and archive files and directories within the z/OS UNIX System Services environment. It enabled communication with TSM servers on various platforms, including Microsoft Windows and UNIX systems. The product is no longer supported.

What is the historical context of the Tivoli Storage Manager for z/OS USS Client?

The product was originally part of the optional Open Systems feature of Tivoli Storage Manager S/390 Edition. It was later released as Tivoli Storage Manager for z/OS UNIX System Services (USS) Client and API. The product's functionality was focused on backing up and archiving USS files and directories.

How did the Tivoli Storage Manager for z/OS USS Client communicate with TSM servers?

The product communicated with TSM servers using network protocols. It allowed backups to be stored on TSM servers running on different platforms. The specific protocols used are not detailed in the available information.

What were the system requirements for using the Tivoli Storage Manager for z/OS USS Client?

The product was designed to work within the z/OS environment. It required Tivoli Storage Manager for z/OS Extended Edition to back up data to a z/OS-based server. Base z/OS features could back up individual z/OS UNIX files.

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