TSM 6.3.x and 6.4.x for OS X - Configuration
Note: During installation, you may need to enter your TSM node name and server name. You can find this information in the email confirmation from the Help Desk of your TSM registration.
- Go to the TSM Download Option File page, select your TSM nodename OS and click Download File.
Result: The file containing the TSM 6 options files downloads as tsmopts.zip.
- If the .zip file does not unzip itself, double-click the .zip file to extract the contents. Double-click on the new tsmopts folder.
- Select the two files inside this folder named dsm.opt and dsm.sys.
- Move these two files to the /Library/Preferences/Tivoli Storage Manager directory on your Mac (as seen in the video linked below).
Result: You have completed the installation and configuration of TSM on your Mac.
Configuration video (QuickTime is required.)
For additional information about TSM, consult the MIT TSM readme file in the Tivoli Storage Manager folder.
If you have questions, contact the IS&T Help Desk.
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