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+ | ====== A work-around for running more complex or external scripts ====== | ||
+ | As we all know the capability of the TSM/SP scripting language is " | ||
+ | The problem with such scripts is indeed, they are not controlled by TSM/SP itself and therefore they will also run if a server is in maintenance as they consist of commands run using the admin CLI and so they are treated as if an admin has issued them manually :-( | ||
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+ | Unfortunately the IBM got many times the feedback to improve the scripting capability, but does not do it. | ||
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+ | ===== A workaround ===== | ||
+ | Already 2008 this problem was mentioned on the [[https:// | ||
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+ | - install the TSM/SP Client on the server itself | ||
+ | - register a node within each TSM/SP instance representing itself | ||
+ | - configure schedules just for executing external commands / scripts | ||
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