IBM Storage Protect client configurationEdit online Data Protection for SAP requires that configuration tasks be run for the IBM Storage Protectâ„¢ client as part of the overall product configuration. Configure the IBM Storage Protect client optionsThe IBM Storage Protect clients must be configured after the IBM Storage Protect server is configured. These clients include the backup-archive client for the file system backups, and the application programming interface (API) client for interface programs. The API client is used to enhance existing applications with backup, archive, restore, and retrieve services. An installed and confirmed API client is a prerequisite for Data Protection for SAP. Parent topic: Configuring IBM Storage Protect