May 28, 2002 [Number 223]     Printable version (492k PDF)

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NBARS Users—New Client Software for File Servers and PCs Running Windows

A new version of client software for the NIH Backup and Recovery Service (NBARS) is now available for downloading. The software—Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) 4.2.120—offers backup and recovery services on the Windows platform (Windows 95/98, NT, 2000), whether a file server or a personal computer. This TSM client is configured for use in the NIH environment.

Features of TSM for Windows

• Backup-archive client interface
  allows users to initiate backups or restores of data on their PCs or file servers

• New security feature
  allows authorized administrators, helpdesk staff, or users to back up and restore data via a Web browser without having direct access to the data

• Administrative client
  (command line, Web browser)
  allows administrators to define storage management policies for files and to set up schedules for automated backup and archive services

Downloading the Software

To download the TSM client configured for NIH, go to the NBARS Web page and select the link, "Client Software." The version 4 client software and installation instructions are listed for the Windows platform.