Upgrading to V8.1
To take advantage of new product features and updates, upgrade the IBM Spectrum Protect™ server.
Before you begin
About this task
To upgrade the server on the same operating system, see the upgrade instructions. For
instructions about migrating the server to a different operating system, see IBM
Spectrum Protect Upgrade
and Migration Process - Frequently Asked Questions.
| To upgrade from this version | To this version | See this information |
|---|---|---|
| V8.1 | V8.1 fix pack or interim fix |
|
| V7.1 | V8.1 | Installing the server and verifying the upgrade |
| V7.1 | V8.1 fix pack or interim fix |
|
V5.5, V6.2, or V6.3 |
V8.1 | IBM Spectrum Protect Upgrade and Migration Process - Frequently Asked Questions |
An upgrade from V7 to V8.1 takes approximately 20 - 50 minutes. Your environment might produce different results from the results that were obtained in the labs.
For information about upgrades in a clustered environment, see Upgrading the server in a clustered environment.
To revert to an earlier version of the server after an upgrade or migration, you must have a full
database backup and the installation software for the original server. You must also have the
following key configuration files:
- Volume history file
- Device configuration file
- Server options file
Related information:
