Release notes for Data Protection for Oracle 8.1

IBM Spectrum® Protect for Databases: Data Protection for Oracle 8.1 is available. A description of the offering is provided, along with links to installation resources.

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Description

IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases: Data Protection for Oracle protects Oracle databases by backing up and restoring data while the database servers continue to run their primary applications.

For a list of resolved APARs, see Update History: Data Protection for Oracle 8.1 .

Announcement

The IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases: Data Protection for Oracle 8.1 announcement is available at http://www.ibm.com/common/ssi.

See the announcement for the following information:
  • Detailed product description, including descriptions of new functions
  • Product-positioning statement
  • Packaging and ordering details
  • International compatibility information
To search for the product announcement, complete the following steps:
  1. Go to the product announcement website at IBM® Offering Information.
  2. In the Search for field, enter the product identifier (PID) for your product. The PID for IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases is 5725-X01.
  3. In the Information Type field, select Announcement letters, and click Search.
  4. From the Search in list, select Product Number.
  5. Optional: In the Refine Your Search pane on the left side of the window, select the country where you reside.
  6. In the Sort by section, select Newest first.

Compatibility with earlier versions

Information regarding Data Protection for Oracle 8.1 compatibility with earlier releases can be found in the following technical note: Compatibility Information: Version 8.1 Data Protection for Oracle

System requirements

The system requirements for this release, are available from at Hardware and Software requirements.

Installing Data Protection for Oracle

For information about where to download Data Protection for Oracle 8.1, see the Download Information document at Download information 8.1.14.

Known problems, limitations, and updates

Documentation updates and known problems and limitations are documented in the form of technical notes in the IBM Support knowledge base at IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases Support portal. As problems are discovered and resolved, the IBM Support team updates the knowledge base. By searching the knowledge base, you can quickly find workarounds or solutions to problems.

Known issues and limitations for Data Protection for Oracle 8.1
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21992775.
Documentation updates
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27048770.