IT23699: IBM SPECTRUM PROTECT PLUS REQUIRES ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION ON NETWORK COMMUNICATION PATHS AND FIREWALL REQUIREMENTS

Download Information: Version 10.1.1.x IBM Spectrum Protectâ„¢ Plus

APAR status

• Closed as documentation error.

Error description

• Documentation for IBM Spectrum Protect Plus contains information
  on what ports need to be opened between the different components
  including the Spectrum Protect Plus Server, vSnap, and VADP
  proxies.
  Additional details are needed to show in what direction the
  ports are required to be open.
  
  Initial impact: Medium
  Versions affected: 10.1.0.
  

Local fix

Problem summary

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  * USERS AFFECTED:                                              *
  * IBM Spectrum Protect Plus levels 10.1.0.*                    *
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  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION:                                         *
  * See ERROR DESCRIPTION                                        *
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  * RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
  * Apply fixing level when available. This problem is currently *
  * projected to be fixed in level 10.1.1. Note that this is     *
  * subject to change at the discretion of IBM.                  *
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Problem conclusion

• This problem has been resolved by creating a more
  comprehensive firewall port rule document. This information
  will be provided within the user's guide.
  

Temporary fix

Comments

APAR Information

• APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:

• APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:

Fix information

Applicable component levels