Version 5.5.1.1 Interim Fix: Data Protection for DS & SVC for Oracle

An interim fix is available for Data Protection for DS & SVC for Oracle 5.5. This V5.5.1.1 package contains no license file. You must already have Paid version of the package to obtain the license file.

To obtain a Paid version of this component, please download part number C1J1GML from Passport Advantage. This package will include a licensed (paid) package of Data Protection for DS & SVC for Oracle V5.5.1. After this package is installed, you may apply this V5.5.1.1 interim fix.

It should be noted that TSM for Advanced Copy Services: Data Protection for DS & SVC for Oracle V5.5.1 is the next level released after V5.3.1. There were no intermediate releases and the only changes between V5.3.1 and V5.5.1 were APAR fixes and new OS support. Both levels are supported via the TSM for Advanced Copy Services V5.5 product release.

Passport Advantage Online can be accessed via the following link:
http://www-01.ibm.com/software/howtobuy/passportadvantage/pao_customers.htm

Update History

The Update History document contains a list of all APAR fixed in this, and prior V5.5.x levels of, Data Protection for DS & SVC for Oracle.
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21306645

Known Issues and Limitations

The Known Issues & Limitations tech note describes known issues and limitations in this, and prior V5.5.x levels of Data Protection for DS & SVC for oracle.
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21305564

Please refer to the following Web site for hardware and software requirements:

The IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Advanced Copy Services 5.5 Quick Start Guide provides a high-level overview of how to install the product. The Quick Start Guide is available for download in PDF format in all supported languages at the Web site listed below.

Detailed Installation Instructions are available via the Installation and User's Guide:

IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Hardware 5.3: Data Protection for FlashCopy Devices for Oracle
Installation and User's Guide (GC32-1772-00)

Note: TSM for Advanced Copy Services: Data Protection for DS & SVC for Oracle V5.5.1 is the next level released after V5.3.1. There were no intermediate releases and the only changes between V5.3.1 and V5.5.1 were APAR fixes and new OS support. Both levels are supported via the TSM for Advanced Copy Services V5.5 product release.

The Data Protection for DS & SVC for Oracle V5.3.1 component of TSM for Advanced Copy Services V5.5 is the same component shipped as Data Protection for FlashCopy Devices for Oracle in the TSM for Hardware product. The TSM for Hardware edition of the installation and user's guide is the latest documentation available for this component. The link to that documentation is provided below.

This package contains no license file. The customer must already have a Paid version of the package to obtain the license file. The link below is to the top level directory that contains this interim fix.