Backup-archive client options and commands
Use the client options to tailor backup-archive client processing to meet your needs. Use the client command-line interface (CLI) as an alternative to the graphical user interface (GUI). Reference information for the client options, commands, and other supplemental information is provided.
- Reading syntax diagrams
To read a syntax diagram for entering a command, follow the path of the line. Read from left to right and from top to bottom. - Processing options
You can use defaults for processing client options or you can tailor the processing options to meet your specific needs. Read about an overview of processing options and explore the options reference that provides detailed information about each option. - Using commands
The backup-archive client provides a command-line interface (CLI) that you can use as an alternative to the graphical user interface (GUI). This topic describes how to start or end a client command session and how to enter commands. 
Tivoli Storage Manager Client Service Configuration Utility
The following client services can be installed when you install the backup-archive client or by using the Tivoli Storage Manager Client Service Configuration Utility after the backup-archive client is installed: (1) Backup-Archive Scheduler Service, (2) Client Acceptor Service (CAD), (3) Remote Client Agent Service, (4) Journal Engine Service, and (5) VMware Backup Tools Service.
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