Compatibility with different versions
In environments with multiple clusters and hosts, Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V is compatible with later versions.
When you deploy Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V to multiple clusters and hosts within your environment, the installed product versions are compatible with later versions. Specifically, when new versions of Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V are introduced into your environment, earlier versions of the Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V Management Console and PowerShell cmdlets can connect to the newer versions. This compatibility gives you time to update all Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V deployments in the environment to the latest levels.
However, a Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V Management Console or PowerShell cmdlet cannot connect to an earlier version of Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V. A message prompts you to either upgrade the earlier deployment to a newer version, or to use the management console or PowerShell cmdlet that is provided with the earlier deployment.
Example
The following table illustrates the compatibility between previous versions of Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V (V8.1.4 and V8.1.6) and Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V V8.1.7, in environments where Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V is deployed to multiple clusters or hosts.
In this example, Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V V8.1.4 or V8.1.6 and Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V V8.1.7 are installed in different clusters in the environment.
| Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V Management Console or cmdlet version | Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V version | Compatible? |
|---|---|---|
| V8.1.4 or V8.1.6 | V8.1.7 | Yes. All operations work as if you are connected to a V8.1.4 or V8.1.6 deployment. |
| V8.1.7 | V8.1.4 or V8.1.6 | No. Upgrade the V8.1.4 or V8.1.6 deployment to the newest version, or use the management console or PowerShell cmdlets that are provided with the earlier deployment. |