*Editor's note: Since version 8.1.19 the product is called "IBM Storage Protect" but is identical to IBM Spectrum Protect. For the course offered here, a version is used that officially still runs under the name IBM Spectrum Protect.

The course is aimed at experienced administrators who want to learn the mechanics between IBM Spectrum Protect and its database. It will be shown how IBM Spectrum Protect's internal database works and how this knowledge can be used to troubleshoot at the DB2 level. Recommended courses IBM Spectrum Protect Environment (TS619, TS629) that provide the prior knowledge required for this course.

In this course you will learn advanced Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) / IBM Spectrum Protect (ISP) operations. You will discuss particular situations with TSM / ISP and DB2 and learn to handle them.

Prerequisites: You should have Experience in the administration of IBM Spectrum Protect databases, these courses in advance or have the knowledge of

IBM Spectrum Protect version 8.1.12 Implementation and Administration (TS619G) 

IBM Spectrum Protect 8.1.13 Advanced Administration, Tuning, and Troubleshooting (TS629G)      

• Overview Unit 1: Inside Tivoli Storage Manager / IBM Spectrum Protect
• Unit 2: DB2 Overview
• Unit 3: TSM / ISP with DB2
• Unit 4: TSM / ISP Installation and Configuration
• Unit 5: DB2 Commands for TSM / ISP
• Unit 6: DB2 Maintenance
• Unit 7: Table Space Conversion with Utility
• Unit 8: Troubleshooting
• Unit 9: Tools
• Unit 10: Useful Info and Technotes

The labs are based on IBM Spectrum Protect 8.1.5.