IT13227: CONFIGURATION ALERTS DO NOT EXIST POST UPGRADE TO V.5.2.8

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)

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• Alert Definitions are reset to defaults by v.5.2.8 upgrade
  installer as per the following documentation:
  
  http://www-01.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SS5R93_5.2.8/com.i
  bm.spectrum.sc.doc/fqz0_c_migrating_alerts.html
  
  When upgrading from Tivoli Storage Productivity Center 5.2.7
  and earlier to IBM Spectrum Control, all the alert definitions
  for performance conditions are automatically migrated. Alert
  definitions for non-performance conditions (also referred to as
  configuration alerts) are not migrated.
  
  Investigation is required to restore feature in subsequent
  feature updates.
  
  
  RECREATE STEPS:
  Upgrade IBM TPC 5.2.x environment to IBM Spectrum Control v5.2.8
  and check pre-configured Alerts.
  

Local fix

• Re-configure Alerts as necessary.
  

Problem summary

• ****************************************************************
  * USERS AFFECTED:                                              *
  * Those upgrading to IBM Spectrum Control 5.2.8 who have       *
  * previously defined alerts.                                   *
  ****************************************************************
  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION:                                         *
  * During the upgrade to IBM Spectrum Control 5.2.8, all alerts *
  * except for performance monitoring alerts were removed and no *
  * default alerts were provided.                                *
  ****************************************************************
  * RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
  * Define new alerts that are needed for the devices or apply   *
  * available fix maintenance to get the default alerts.         *
  ****************************************************************
  

Problem conclusion

• Users will be notified with a new dialog that any
  non-performance monitoring alerts will not be migrated during
  the upgrade.  Default alerts will be created for those during
  upgrade.  The fix for this APAR is targeted for the following
  maintenance package:
  
  | refresh pack | 5.2-TIV-TPC-RP0009 - target February 2016
  
  Fixed in IBM Spectrum Control 5.2.9.
  
  http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?&uid=swg21320822
  
  The target dates for future refresh packs do not represent a
  formal commitment by IBM. The dates are subject to change
  without notice.
  

Temporary fix

Comments

APAR Information

• APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:

• APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:

Modules/Macros

• ALERT
  

Fix information

• Fixed component name

  TPC ADVANCED

• Fixed component ID

  5608TPCA0

Applicable component levels

• R528 PSY

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