Starting a command-line session

You can start a command-line session by invoking the dsmc command.

Note: If the /usr/bin directory contains a symbolic link to the IBM Spectrum® Protect executable, and all DSM environment variables are set, you can enter the dsmc command from any directory. Otherwise, enter the fully qualified path of the command.

Note: On Mac OS X, system administrators can use the sudo command to gain additional authority so the backup-archive client can access files for all users on the system.

On the command line enter dsmc followed by the command (batch mode). If the /usr/bin or opt/bin directory contains a symbolic link to the IBM Spectrum Protect installation directory, you can enter the dsmc command from any directory. Otherwise you can enter the fully qualified name.

Note: If the PATH environment variable is set to the client installation directory, you can enter the dsmc command from any directory; otherwise, enter the fully qualified path.

One can start client with "dsmc" command only in case PATH environment variable is updates with path to the client location.

You can open the Windows Start menu and select Programs > IBM Spectrum Protect > Backup-Archive Command Line.

Your IBM Spectrum Protect administrator can require you to use a password to connect to the server. The client prompts you for a password, if it is required. Contact your administrator if you do not know your password.