IT30196: SUPPORT FOR OFFLOAD TO GENERIC S3 COMPATIBLE CLOUD ENDPOINTS

APAR status

• Closed as new function.

Error description

• Under Backup Storage > Object Storage >
  >Add Object Storage > Provider,
  a new type of endpoint named
  'S3 Compatible' is available for registration.
  This can be used to connect to a generic S3 provider
  interface. This is intended for demonstration purposes
  only and is not a supported
  feature of IBM Spectrum Protect Plus.
  

Local fix

Problem summary

• ****************************************************************
  * USERS AFFECTED:                                              *
  * IBM Spectrum Protect Plus level 10.1.4                       *
  ****************************************************************
  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION:                                         *
  * The ability to register and offload to generic S3 compatible *
  * cloud provider was not previously available in the product.  *
  ****************************************************************
  * RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
  * Apply fixing level when available. This problem is currently *
  * projected to be fixed in Spectrum Protect Plus levels        *
  * 10.1.4.222 and 10.1.5. Note that this is subject to change   *
  * at the discretion of IBM                                     *
  ****************************************************************
  

Problem conclusion

• The missing functionality has been added to the product.
  

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

• Fixed component name

  SP PLUS

• Fixed component ID

  5737SPLUS

Applicable component levels