Upgrading Data Protection for SQL Server

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You can upgrade Data Protection for SQL Server from an earlier version of the software.

Before you begin

Note: To upgrade to SQL Server 2025, you must install IBM® Storage Protect backup-archive client 8.2.1 and Data Protection for SQL Server 8.2.1 as new installations. Upgrading from an existing Data Protection for SQL Server 8.2 environment is not supported.

Procedure

  1. Download the updates.
  2. To install the updates, run setupfcm.exe.
  3. To start Microsoft™ Management Console (MMC), click Start > All Programs > IBM Storage® Protect > Data Protection for Microsoft SQL Server > DP for SQL Management Console.
    When you start MMC after you install the updates, the configuration wizard automatically starts. The configuration wizard guides you through the process of provisioning and installing the remaining files.

    Depending on the software licenses that are found on the system, the configuration process varies. The wizard provides instructions to guide you through the process.

    Attention: Do not run the VSS test that is available in the configuration wizard as this can delete any prior or existing backups for the selected node or server.
  4. If the configuration wizard does not start automatically, click IBM Storage Protect in the navigation tree, and click Configuration. Then, double-click Wizards.
    Note: It is mandatory that you run the configuration wizard at least once after setupfcm.exe completes.