Planning to upgrade the server

When a fix pack or interim fix becomes available, you can upgrade the IBM Spectrum® Protect server to take advantage of product improvements. Servers and clients can be upgraded at different times. Ensure that you complete the planning steps before you upgrade the server.

About this task

Follow these guidelines:
  • The preferred method is to upgrade the server by using the installation wizard. After you start the wizard, in the IBM Installation Manager window, click the Update icon; do not click the Install or Modify icon.
  • If upgrades are available for both the server component and the Operations Center component, select the check boxes to upgrade both components.

Procedure

  1. Review the list of fix packs and interim fixes. See IBM Spectrum Protect Downloads - Latest Fix Packs and Interim Fixes.
  2. Review product improvements, which are described in readme files.
    Tip: When you obtain the installation package file from the IBM Spectrum Protect support site, you can also access the readme file.
  3. Ensure that the version that you upgrade your server to is compatible with other components, such as storage agents and library clients. See Storage-agent and library-client compatibility with an IBM Spectrum Protect server .
  4. If your solution includes servers or clients at a level that is earlier than V7.1, review the guidelines to ensure that client backup and archive operations are not disrupted. See IBM Spectrum Protect Server-Client Compatibility and Upgrade Considerations .
  5. Review the upgrade instructions. Ensure that you back up the server database, the device configuration information, and the volume history file.

What to do next

To install a fix pack or interim fix, follow the instructions for your operating system: