What's new for IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments

This document provides information about new features in the current release, and previous releases of IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments.

For IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments related compatibility information, see Compatibility matrix.

Release New features and updates
8.2.1
This release includes the following updates:
Maintenance updates
Updates for APARs are provided. For more information, see Update History: Data Protection for VMware 8.2 and Update History: Data Protection for Hyper-V 8.2.
8.2.0
This release includes the following updates:
  • Data Protection for Virtual Environments (for Data Protection for VMware) now supports backup of files on RHEL 10. For more information, see Hardware and Software Requirements: Data Protection for VMware 8.2.0.
  • IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments is updated to use the following versions of dependent software components to address security issues and vulnerabilities:
    • IBM Java Semeru Runtime Certified Edition version updated from 21.0.6 to 21.0.8
    • Derby database upgraded from version 10.10.2.1 to 10.17.1.0
Maintenance updates
Updates for APARs are provided. For more information, see Update History: Data Protection for VMware 8.2.
8.1.27
Data Protection for VMware
The following dependent software components are updated to address security issues and vulnerabilities:
  • IBM Java Semeru Runtime Certified Edition version updated from 21.0.4 to 21.0.6
    Attention: In IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments 8.1.27.1, IBM® Java Semeru Runtime Certified Edition version is updated from 21.0.6 to 21.0.7.
  • IBM Global Security Kit (GSKit) version updated from 8.0.55.31 to 8.0.60.4
Maintenance updates
Updates for APARs are provided. For more information, see Update History: Data Protection for VMware 8.1 and Update History: Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V 8.1
8.1.26
Data Protection for VMware
IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware now supports the Windows Server 2025 operating system.
Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V
IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V now supports the Windows Server 2025 operating system.
Maintenance updates
A number of APARs were fixed and implemented.
8.1.25
This release includes the following updates:
  • A number of APARs were fixed and implemented.
  • A number of PSIRTs were fixed and implemented.
8.1.24
This release includes the following updates:
  • A number of APARs were fixed and implemented.
  • A number of PSIRTs were fixed and implemented.
8.1.23
This release includes the following updates:
  • The official product name IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments - Data Protection for VMware is now changed also in the user interfaces, command output, and other code-related messages.
  • IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments 8.1.23 has been updated to use the following versions of dependent software components to address security issues and vulnerabilities:
    • IBM Java Semeru Runtime Certified Edition (21.0.2+13-LTS)
      Note: Data Protection for VMware 8.1.23 and later requires Java Semeru Runtime Certified Edition (21.0.2+13-LTS). When you complete a new installation or upgrade to Data Protection for VMware 8.1.23, you need to import the vCenter certificate to the Data Protection for VMware vSphere GUI server truststore. For more information, see, Configuring Data Protection for VMware vSphere GUI communication to vCenter server.
    • Newtonsoft 13.0.1 (Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V)
  • A number of APARs were fixed and implemented.
8.1.22
This release includes the following updates:
  • A number of APARs were fixed and implemented.
  • A number of PSIRTs were fixed and implemented.
8.1.21
This release includes the following updates:
  • A number of APARs were fixed and implemented.
  • A number of PSIRTs were fixed and implemented.
8.1.20
This release includes the following updates:
  • A number of APARs were fixed and implemented.
  • A number of PSIRTs were fixed and implemented.
8.1.19
This release includes the following updates:
  • Beginning with version 8.1.19, IBM Spectrum® Protect for Virtual Environments is now IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments. The IBM Spectrum family of products has been rebranded as IBM Storage, optimizing performance for data-intensive applications with intelligent edge, core, and cloud storage solutions. To learn more about the rebranding transition, see IBM Spectrum brand change to IBM Storage.
  • A number of APARs were fixed and implemented.
  • A number of PSIRTs were fixed and implemented.
8.1.17
This release includes the following updates:
  • A number of APARs were fixed and implemented.
  • A number of PSIRTs were fixed and implemented.
8.1.15
Data Protection for VMware
For more information about the new features and updates, see Data Protection for VMware updates 8.1.15.
Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V
In this release, there are no new features. For more information, see Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V updates 8.1.15.
8.1.14
This release includes updates to address APARs and defects. For more information, see Online product information.
8.1.13
Data Protection for VMware
For more information about the new features and updates, see Data Protection for VMware updates 8.1.13.
Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V
In this release, there are no new features. For more information, see Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V updates 8.1.13.
8.1.12
This release includes updates to address APARs and defects. For more information, see Online product information.
8.1.11
Data Protection for VMware
For more information about the new features and updates, see Data Protection for VMware updates 8.1.11.
Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V
In this release, there are no new features. For more information, see Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V updates 8.1.11.
8.1.10
Data Protection for VMware
For more information about the new features and updates, see Data Protection for VMware updates 8.1.10.
Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V
In this release, there are no new features. For more information, see Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V updates 8.1.10.
8.1.9
Data Protection for VMware
For more information about the new features and updates, see Data Protection for VMware updates 8.1.9.
Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V
In this release, there are no new features. For more information, see Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V updates 8.1.9.
8.1.8
Data Protection for VMware
For more information about the new features and updates, see Data Protection for VMware updates 8.1.8.
Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V
In this release, there are no new features. For more information, see Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V updates 8.1.8.
8.1.7
Data Protection for VMware
For more information about the new features and updates, see Data Protection for VMware updates 8.1.7.
Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V
In this release, there are no new features. For more information, see Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V updates 8.1.7.
8.1.6
Data Protection for VMware
For more information about the new features and updates, see Data Protection for VMware updates 8.1.6.
Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V
In this release, there are no new features. For more information, see Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V updates 8.1.6.
8.1.4
Data Protection for VMware
For more information about the new features and updates, see Data Protection for VMware updates 8.1.4.
Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V
In this release, there are no new features. For more information, see Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V updates 8.1.4.
8.1.2
Data Protection for VMware
For more information about the new features and updates, see Data Protection for VMware updates 8.1.2.
Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V
In this release, there are no new features. For more information, see Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V updates 8.1.2.
8.1.1
In this release, a number of APARs were fixed and implemented.
8.1.0
Data Protection for VMware
For more information about the new features and updates, see Data Protection for VMware updates 8.1.0.
Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V
In this release, there are no new features. For more information, see Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V updates 8.1.0.