Upgrading the backup-archive client

The following sections explain what you need to do if you are upgrading to IBM® Storage Protect backup-archive client 8.2.2 from a previous version.

Upgrade path for clients and servers
IBM Storage Protect clients and servers can be upgraded at different times. The combination of servers and clients that you deploy must be compatible with each other.
Additional upgrade information
When you upgrade the backup-archive client, there is additional information to consider before you use the new client software.
Automatic backup-archive client deployment
The IBM Storage Protect server administrator can automatically deploy a backup-archive client to update workstations where the backup-archive client is already installed.

Parent topic: Installing and upgrading