News from HFS Backup and Archive Services

New TSM client for Mac

undisclosed_email_address@ox.ac.uk (Jason Zerdin) — Fri, 24 May 2013 11:38:08 +0100

On 23rd May we released a new version of the IT Services TSM client for OS X 10.7 (Mountain Lion) and 10.8 (Lion), which contains some important fixes. The latest package upgrades the TSM client software to version 6.4.0.5. It features a rewritten configuration script that better handles upgrading more unusual configurations; supports an additional server which we have just brought into service; fixes the problem with Reconfigure Node not functioning as expected; and fixes the issue whereby a Mac may fall asleep during a backup or restore if left unattended.

We recommend that client machines be upgraded to this latest version of TSM.

New TSM clients for Linux

undisclosed_email_address@ox.ac.uk (Jason Zerdin) — Fri, 24 May 2013 11:32:24 +0100

On 10th May we released to the repositories updated TSM client packages for 64-bit and 32-bit Linux clients. We recommend that client machines be upgraded to the latest version.

The 64-bit package upgrades the software to version 6.4.0.7, which is the latest version available for 64-bit systems. It also features a rewritten configuration script that better handles upgrading more unusual configurations and supports an additional server which we are bringing into service.

Alongside the client update the oucs-hfs-repo package which sets up the HFS repositories is replaced by ox-hfs-repo. Because of this if you are using the command line on Debian based systems you will need to do an apt-get dist-upgrade rather than apt-get upgrade.

The 32-bit package update is a minor update from the version released last month that doesn't update the client version. It simply adds support for the additional server mentioned above.

Course on TSM backup basics now available for booking

undisclosed_email_address@ox.ac.uk (Jason Zerdin) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:18:42 +0000

This term's TSM backup course will take place on Wednesday 12th June, 9:15-12:15. 'Backing up your data to the HFS: an introduction to TSM' gives a basic introduction to the HFS service. Topics covered include: the different types of backup account; how to install TSM; and how to back up and restore data. To book please see http://www.oucs.ox.ac.uk/itlp/courses/detail/TEFK

HFS feedback form now available

undisclosed_email_address@ox.ac.uk (Jason Zerdin) — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:11:12 +0100

If you have any comments on existing HFS services, facilities, documentation, or notes on how you feel they could be improved, please fill in the online form at http://www.oucs.ox.ac.uk/hfs/feedback.