APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
When creating a new server instance on Windows using the wizard with a domain user account that is a member of the Administrators, db2admns and db2users local groups, the instance creation will fail with the following pop-up error: "This wizard requires root access". The only option is to click OK to exit. Also, "root" is not a valid term on Windows when referring to user rights and permissions. Additional diagnostic: dsmicfgx.trc will report: Tue Nov 27 12:00:52 EST 2012 com.tivoli.dsm.ServerConfig. ServerDB.getRegistryKey(): Issing rxa function to get value Tue Nov 27 12:00:52 EST 2012 com.tivoli.dsm. ServerConfig.ServerDB.getRegistryKey(): exit, result: C:\Program Files\Tivoli\TSM\Server Tue Nov 27 12:00:52 EST 2012 com.tivoli.dsm. ServerConfig.ServerDB.setPlatform(): exit Tue Nov 27 12:11:12 EST 2012 com.tivoli.dsm. ServerConfig.ServerDB.Local constructor(): isPriviledLogin returned false Versions Affected: Server 6.x on Windows Initial Impact: medium Additional Keywords: dc rxa win2k3 win2k8 win2k8r2
Local fix
Use an alternate method to create the instance such as the Administration Center, the manual steps or the Management Console. Instructions in the Information Center. It is also possible to use the wizard with a local user account instead of a domain user account.
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All Tivoli Storage Manager server users. * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: See error description. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing level when available. This * * problem is currently projected to be fixed * * in level 6.3.4. Note that this is * * subject to change at the discretion of IBM. * **************************************************************** *
Problem conclusion
This problem was fixed. Affected platforms: Windows.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IC89248
Reported component name
TSM SERVER
Reported component ID
5698ISMSV
Reported release
63W
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2012-12-21
Closed date
2013-02-15
Last modified date
2013-02-15
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 SERVER
Fixed component ID
5698ISMSV
Applicable component levels
R63W PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
15 February 2013