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Compatibility Information: Data Protection for VMware Version 7.1

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Abstract

This document includes information regarding IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware Version 7.1 compatibility with earlier releases.

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Tip: Beginning with Version 7.1.3, IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments is now IBM Spectrum Protect™ for Virtual Environments. Some applications such as the software fulfillment systems and IBM License Metric Tool use the new product name. However, the software and its product documentation continue to use the Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments product name. To learn more about the rebranding transition, see http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21963634.

Existing backups created using previous versions of Data Protection for VMware can be mounted and restored using Data Protection for VMware Version 7.1.

Note that it is important to ensure that the vSphere version is supported, see IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments - All Requirements Doc.

New backups created with Data Protection for VMware Version 7.1 cannot be mounted or restored using previous versions of Data Protection for VMware.

Refer to the IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments Version 7.1: Data Protection for VMware Installation and User's Guide for detailed installation instructions and upgrade considerations before attempting to install or update this product.

The you can access installation and user information in HTML format at the following location:


A PDF copy of the Installation Guide is available at this location:
A PDF copy of the User's Guide is available at this location: Additional information regarding compatibility between FlashCopy Manager for VMware and IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware is located here:http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21657694

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Modified date:
17 June 2018

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swg21648031

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