Is it possible to backup to a TSM Management class by selecting it from the backup database wizar (4241223)

Is it possible to backup a database to TSM and have the file bound to a management class other than the default?

Currently if you want to backup a database to a TSM file and have that file bound to a management class other than the default then they must use the Query Analyzer to submit the xp_backup_database xp and pass in the @tsmmanagementclass='class_name'

WORKAROUND:

The Enterprise Console backup wizard has no such place in the GUI to enter a management class. A TSM Management Class bound to controls many things about the backup including retained days and whether it goes to tape or disk.

The only way to work around the problem is to copy the script generated by LiteSpeed backup into Query Analyzer. Amend the script by adding the following parameter to your backup script:

@tsmmanagementclass='<<case sensitive management class name>>'

Run this script through Query Analyzer and this will bind the backup to the correct management class.

STATUS:

Waiting for fix in a future release of LiteSpeed for SQL Server.