From alexp at MIT.EDU Thu Aug 16 13:55:15 2007 From: alexp at MIT.EDU (Alex T Prengel) Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2007 13:55:15 -0400 Subject: [edtech] Linux TSM backup 5.4 release Message-ID: <200708161755.l7GHtFum027468@dit.mit.edu> Hello, IS&T is pleased to announce full support for version 5.4.1 of the Tivoli Storage Manager backup-archive client for Linux. This release incorporates the latest available patches to the 5.4 product line (as of June 2007), and will bring the Linux version to parity with the Windows and Macintosh 5.4 releases which have been available for some time. It is supported on both Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 and 5 (a release effort for the latter is currently underway). Current TSM users are advised to update to 5.4.1 as soon as they are able to. New with version 5.4.1: many bug fixes. include.fs option for controlling backup process in incremental backup. new options for controlling the use of memory in incremental backup. new options for preventing execution of unintended or malicious commands during TSM operations. Known Issues: The "dsm" GUI command is no longer available in 5.4. It has been replaced by the "dsmj" command which has comparable functionality. The default Red Hat Enterprise Java runtime environment does not work well with dsmj, so you will also need to install Sun's 1.4.2 JRE which we also make available along with the TSM binaries. How to obtain TSM backup 5.4.1 for Linux: Details of system requirements, downloading via MIT Software Distribution and installation instructions can be found at the TSM 5.4.1 backup for Linux version page at http://itinfo.mit.edu/product.php?vid=754 Getting Help: If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the Computing Help Desk at computing-help at mit.edu or x3-1101. Alex Prengel Product Release Coordinator Software Release Team Information Services and Technology Massachusetts Institute of Technology From bowser at MIT.EDU Thu Aug 30 06:41:06 2007 From: bowser at MIT.EDU (Deb Bowser) Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2007 06:41:06 -0400 Subject: [edtech] IS&T Software Update for August 2007 Message-ID: Good day: This monthly communication is intended for Faculty, Staff and Students within the MIT Community, to provide updated information regarding new and upcoming software products and services. Topics of the month: ---------------------------------------- 1. Recent releases 2. Software release projects underway 3. Volume & site license software update 4. Windows automatic update service (WAUS) 5. How are we doing? 1. Recent Releases --------------------------------------------------------- Firefox 2.0.x (Mac/Win) - August 2007 Kerberos for Windows (KfW 3.2) - August 15, 2007 SAPgui for Windows 7.10 - August 22, 2007 TSM 5.4 (Linux) - August 16, 2007 For information on other recent releases, please visit: http://web.mit.edu/swrt/index.html#recent-releases 2. Software Release Projects Underway ------------------------------------------------------ Mobile Devices, SecureCRT/FX and Red Hat 5 are a small sampling of current software release projects underway. For more information on these and other software release projects currently underway, please visit: http://web.mit.edu/swrt/index.html#projects-underway 3. Volume & Site License Software Update -------------------------------------------------------------- Maple 11 is now available for download: https://web.mit.edu/ist/products/vsls/speceng/maple.html For more information about Maple and other available math software packages like Matlab and Mathematica, see the Mathematical Tools page at: http://web.mit.edu/ist/topics/math/ For more information on these Mathematical applications, to place orders when available, or to see other offerings, visit: http://web.mit.edu/ist/products/vsls/ 4. Windows Automatic Update Service (WAUS) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- IS&T recommends users configure their Windows machines to use MIT's Windows Automatic Update Service (WAUS) for critical patches and service pack deployment. For additional information including instructions on how to configure your machine to subscribe to WAUS, please visit: http://web.mit.edu/ist/topics/windows/updates/ 5. How are we doing? - Let us know -------------------------------------------------------------- Do you find this communication helpful? Are there other items of interest you would like to see included as well? Please take a moment to let us know: http://web.mit.edu/swrt/feedback.html Send email to with any questions and comments you have pertaining to this communication or other software release matters. Regards, Deb Bowser Team Leader - Software Release Team Client Support Services Information Services and Technology Massachusetts Institute of Technology N42-250K Cambridge, MA 02139 617-253-3879 bowser at mit.edu