Editing the options files by using the backup-archive client

The space management client shares the option files, dsm.opt and dsm.sys, with the IBM® Tivoli® Storage Manager for AIX® and Linux backup-archive clients. To edit the options files, you can use the Preferences Editor window of the backup-archive client GUI. You can also edit the files in a text editor.

About this task

Note: You can use the backup-archive GUI online help to get more detailed information by clicking the Help button on the Preferences Editor window.

Follow these steps to edit the options files from the backup-archive GUI:

Procedure

  1. Start the backup-archive client GUI by issuing the command dsmj.
  2. Open the Preferences Editor window by choosing Edit > Preferences on the menu.
  3. Select the tab for the options that you want to edit and make any needed changes.