You can install the Tivoli® Storage Manager Windows client from the product DVD, or other installation media.
Before you begin
Before you begin a Tivoli Storage Manager Windows client installation, ensure that the system that you want to install the client on meets the client requirements. Then, determine the type of installation that you need to perform, and follow the steps in the appropriate procedure.
About this task
Hardware and software requirements for the Tivoli Storage Manager for Windows Backup-Archive Client are on maintained on the IBM support web pages. For the requirements for the Tivoli Storage Manager for Windows Backup-Archive Client, see Microsoft Windows Client Requirements.
Windows client installation might require a reboot
As part of the Windows client installation process, one or more Microsoft C++ redistributable packages are installed, if they are not already installed on the Windows workstation. These packages can also be automatically updated by the Windows Update service. If the packages are updated, the update can cause the system to reboot when you start the Windows client installation program.- Installation types
The procedure that you follow to install the Tivoli Storage Manager Version 6.4 Windows Backup-Archive Client depends on the type of installation that you want to perform. - Troubleshooting problems during installation (Windows)
If you are upgrading from a previous version of Tivoli Storage Manager and there are Tivoli Storage Manager services running (for example, Client Acceptor or Scheduler), you might see an error during the installation. - Software updates
Software updates might periodically be made available by IBM for download.