Fixes are available
Refresh Pack 5.2.2 (June 2014) for Tivoli Storage Productivity Center
Refresh Pack 5.2.3 (August 2014) for Tivoli Storage Productivity Center
Fix Pack 5.2.4 (November 2014) for Tivoli Storage Productivity Center
Fix Pack 5.2.4.1 (December 2014) for Tivoli Storage Productivity Center
Refresh Pack 5.2.5 (March 2015) for Tivoli Storage Productivity Center (withdrawn)
Fix Pack 5.2.5.1 (April 2015) for Tivoli Storage Productivity Center (withdrawn)
Refresh Pack 5.2.6 (June 2015) for Tivoli Storage Productivity Center
Refresh Pack 5.2.7 (August 2015) for Tivoli Storage Productivity Center
IBM Spectrum Control V5.2.8 (December 2015)
IBM Spectrum Control V5.2.9 (February 2016)
IBM Spectrum Control V5.2.10 (May 2016)
IBM Spectrum Control V5.2.10.1 (July 2016)
IBM Spectrum Control V5.2.11 (August 2016)
IBM Spectrum Control V5.2.12 (November 2016)
IBM Spectrum Control V5.2.13 (March 2017)
IBM Spectrum Control V5.2.14 (May 2017)
IBM Spectrum Control V5.2.15 (August 2017)
IBM Spectrum Control V5.2.15.2 (November 2017)
IBM Spectrum Control V5.2.16 (March 2018)
IBM Spectrum Control V5.2.17 (May 2018)
Fix Pack 5.2.7.1 (February 2016) for Tivoli Storage Productivity Center
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
TPC 5.2 standalone/java-based GUI lacks discovery job definitions for CIMOM and VMware VI data source. Previous TPC versions included these job definitions in the standalone GUI but they were removed in 5.2; need to be added back for 5.2 environments. RECREATE STEPS: Navigate to Administrative Services - Discovery. Observe that CIMOM and VMWare VI Data Source discovery job definition headings are missing. ________________________________________________________________ DB2 Version used for Server: N/A The defect is against component: 5608TPC00 Server/Manager build/release (TPC): 5.2.0.0 Agent build/release (TPC): N/A Server/Manager (OS): N/A Agent (OS): N/A ________________________________________________________________ Problem as described by customer: TPC 5.2 Unable to run discovery jobs Initial customer impact (low/med/high): med
Local fix
Patch available from support upon request
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: * * TPC 5.2.0 users * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: * * In the Standalone GUI (e.g. Legacy TPC GUI), the "CIMOM" and * * "VMware VI Data Source" options are not available under the * * "Admin. Services -> Discovery" node. * * These jobs are also missing from the Job Management panel. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * * Apply fix maintenance when available. * ****************************************************************
Problem conclusion
With this APAR change, we have re-enabled the "CIMOM" and "VMware VI Data Source" nodes under (a) the "Admin. Services -> Discovery" node and (b) in the Job Management panel. The fix for this APAR is targeted for the following maintenance package: | refresh pack | 5.2-TIV-TPC-RP0001 - target March 2014 http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?&uid=swg21320822 The target dates for future refresh packs or fix packs do not represent a formal commitment by IBM. The dates are subject to change without notice.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IC98439
Reported component name
TPC
Reported component ID
5608TPC00
Reported release
520
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2013-12-19
Closed date
2014-01-14
Last modified date
2014-01-14
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Modules/Macros
GUI
Fix information
Fixed component name
TPC
Fixed component ID
5608TPC00
Applicable component levels
R520 PSY
UP
Document Information
Modified date:
23 March 2022