by doug on April 10, 2009
Did you know that when you’re considering application of TBSM interim fixes (IF) and fix packs (FP) that you should also review those that may exist for your Netcool/OMNIbus installation?
While TBSM v4 has always given you the option to install Netcool/OMNIbus in support of your TBSM deployment, the TBSM IF’s and FP’s DO NOT apply any updates for Netcool/OMNIbus, Probes or Gateways.
The Netcool/OMNIbus team puts out a great reference for guiding you along the recommended update path. Check out the Netcool/OMNIbus Fix List here.
Another great resource is the monthly Customer Support Technical Information Newsletter for Netcool/OMNIbus. Here’s the March 2009 version. Do we need something like these for TBSM?
Here are some other useful resources for supporting your Netcool/OMNIbus deployment. Review them closely and consider updates, fixes and patches every time you may be doing the same for TBSM!
Netcool/OMNIbus Support Portal
Netcool/OMNIbus Support Documents
Netcool/OMNIbus Documentation
I’ve seen far too many instances of folks saying they don’t know how to change this password or that password. Let’s start with how to change the Netcool/OMNIbus password. By default, it’s root and no password at installation time.
Here’s where the manual describes this process!
Changing the IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus password
You can change the password for the ObjectServer used by IBM® Tivoli® Business Service Manager.
1. Stop the TBSM Data server.
2. To generate an encrypted value for the password, from the command prompt, type the following command and press Enter:
$TBSM_HOME/bin/rad_crypt password
where password is the password that TBSM uses to connect to OMNIbus.
3. Copy the output of the rad_crypt command.
4. Using a text editor, open the RAD_ObjectServer_DS.ds file. This file is in the $TBSM_DATA_SERVER_HOME/etc/rad directory. Before you edit the RAD_ObjectServer_DS.ds file, make a backup copy of the file.
5. Paste the encrypted password as the value for the ObjectServer_DS.ObjectServer.DBPASSWORD property.
6. Save the modified file.
7. Open the RAD_OutputObjectServer_DS.ds file. This file is in the $TBSM_DATA_SERVER_HOME/etc/rad directory.
8. Paste the encrypted password as the value for the OutputObjectServer_DS.ObjectServer.DBPASSWORD property.
9. Save the modified file.
10. Restart the TBSM Data server.
Any questions?
