Using the TSM Client Command Line Interface for Backup & Restore

2.1. Windows

Run [Backup-Archive Client Command Line] from [Start] | [All Programs] | [Tivoli Storage Manager]. The TSM command line interface will open in a DOS window on the Windows desktop. This window will be small but you can toggle between that and a full screen by typing Alt + Enter. You should see a prompt of the form:

2.2. Mac

Open [Terminal] from [Applications] | [Utilities] and type sudo dsmc. You should see a prompt of the form:

IBM Tivoli Storage Manager
Command Line Backup/Archive Client Interface
  Client Version 5, Release 5, Level 2.0  
  Client date/time: 18-06-2009 11:36:37
(c) Copyright by IBM Corporation and other(s) 1990, 2008. All Rights Reserved.

Node Name: ABCD1234-LAPTOP-OUCS
Session established with server OX_HFS_B3: AIX-RS/6000
  Server Version 5, Release 5, Level 1.1
  Server date/time: 18-06-2009 11:36:37  Last access: 18-06-2009 02:51:30

tsm> 

2.3. Unix/Linux

Run dsmc as root from the shell prompt (e.g., in Ubuntu, run sudo dsmc). You should see a prompt of the form:

IBM Tivoli Storage Manager
Command Line Backup/Archive Client Interface
  Client Version 5, Release 5, Level 2.0  
  Client date/time: 18-06-2009 11:36:37
(c) Copyright by IBM Corporation and other(s) 1990, 2008. All Rights Reserved.

Node Name: ABCD1234-LAPTOP-OUCS
Session established with server OX_HFS_B3: AIX-RS/6000
  Server Version 5, Release 5, Level 1.1
  Server date/time: 18-06-2009 11:36:37  Last access: 18-06-2009 02:51:30

tsm> 

2.4. Netware

Type load dsmc at the console.