Updating IBM Storage Protect Plus components

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You can update the IBM Storage® Protect Plus components to get the latest features and enhancements. Software patches and updates are installed by using the IBM Storage Protect Plus user interface or command-line interface for these components.

Important: Ensure that all vSnap servers are updated before you begin the IBM Storage Protect Plus server update to a newer version.

For information about available update files and how to obtain them from an IBM® download site, see Download Information.

Before you update IBM Storage Protect Plus components, review the hardware and software requirements for the components to confirm any changes that might have occurred from previous versions.

Review the following restrictions and tips:

The update process through the IBM Storage Protect Plus user interface updates IBM Storage Protect Plus features and the underlying infrastructure components including the operating system and file system. Do not use another method to update these components.
Do not update any of the underlying components for IBM Storage Protect Plus unless the component is provided in an IBM Storage Protect Plus update package. Infrastructure updates are managed by IBM update facilities. The IBM Storage Protect Plus user interface is the primary means for updating IBM Storage Protect Plus features and underlying infrastructure components including the operating system and file system.

Before you update components, it is important that you back up your IBM Storage Protect Plus environment as described in Backing up the IBM Storage Protect Plus catalog.