Installation and setup

The topics in the following section cover installing IBM Spectrum Protect Plus and system requirements.

System requirements
Details of the system requirements can change over time. For current requirements, see technote 2013790.
Obtaining the IBM Spectrum Protect Plus installation files
You can obtain the IBM Spectrum Protect Plus installation files from an IBM® download site. These packages contain a file that is required to install or update the IBM Spectrum Protect Plus components.
Installing IBM Spectrum Protect Plus as a VMware virtual appliance
To install IBM Spectrum Protect Plus in a VMware environment, deploy an OVF template. Deploying an OVF template creates a virtual appliance containing the application on a VMware host such as an ESX or ESXi server. To run IBM Spectrum Protect Plus, access the newly created virtual machine. A local vSnap server that is already named and registered is also installed on the virtual machine.
Installing IBM Spectrum Protect Plus as a Hyper-V virtual appliance
To install the IBM Spectrum Protect Plus in a Microsoft Hyper-V environment, import a Hyper-V template. Importing a template creates a virtual appliance containing the IBM Spectrum Protect Plus application on a Hyper-V virtual machine. A local vSnap server that is already named and registered is also installed on the virtual machine.
Assigning a static IP address
If you do not have access to a DHCP server and want to use a static IP address for the installation of the virtual appliance, a network administrator can assign a static IP address by using the NetworkManager text user interface (nmtui) tool. Sudo privileges are required to run nmtui.
Uploading the product key
A valid product key is required to access IBM Spectrum Protect Plus and all of its features
Starting IBM Spectrum Protect Plus
Launch IBM Spectrum Protect Plus to begin using the application and its features.
Configuring SLA policies
SLA Policies allow administrators to create customized templates for the key processes involved in the creation and use of Backup jobs. Parameters are configured in SLA Policies, which can be used and re-used in Backup jobs.
Offloading to IBM Spectrum Protect
IBM Spectrum Protect Plus contains built-in capabilities surrounding long term retention. The protection policies of IBM Spectrum Protect Plus leverage those capabilities.
Setting up Data Protection for VMware for integration with IBM Spectrum Protect Plus
Use a checklist to guide you through the tasks that are required to set up IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware for use with IBM Spectrum Protect Plus.