The next mega fix pack for TBSM 4.2.1 is available today with many fixes for core TBSM and TIP bugs impacting core functionality and performance and a few new capabilities to boot. The README is available here. A separate README for the Discovery Library Toolkit is available here. The fixpack is available for download here.
My advice is for you to read the README. Then READ it again. Then REVIEW your systems and TBSM implementation. Note the DISK SPACE requirements. I’d double them to be safe. READ the README again. Review all of your TBSM implementation customizations. READ THE README AGAIN. Do a full end-to-end backup of your TBSM system (on each component) before you start. Think carefully about bypassing the fixpack backup procedure. Consider applying appropriate WebTop 2.2, WebGUI 7.3 or OMNIbus 7.x fixpacks/interim fixes. You do know that TBSM maintenance releases never include core Netcool/OMNIbus maintenance right?
If you’ve already installed TBSM 4.2.1 FP1, your installation time for TBSM 4.2.1 FP2 should be improved compared to your FP1 installation experience. If you haven’t installed TBSM 4.2.1 FP1 and are installing the all inclusive TBSM 4.2.1 FP2, be prepared for a significant installation time. This can and will vary widely by hardware and operating system type/version. Don’t interrupt the installation process!
Before you start, READ THE README AGAIN! Pay attention to the post installation tasks and configurations which may be required. Let me know if you have any problems, I’ll be watching for PMRs closely.
The TBSM 4.2.1 Documents have been updated appropriately here. I’ll try to point out some new features in follow on posts.
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So IBM wants me to delete and re-add the 300 or so icons in my custom canvases which are now black (IZ73158 – Shape color is black)? No thanks. I can’t believe they would release a fix pack with such a huge bug.