Product Readmes
Abstract
Readme files for the IBM Storage® Protect 8.1 backup-archive clients are available when there is a fix pack update.
Content
Note: The product now known as IBM Storage Protect was named IBM Spectrum Protect in levels earlier than 8.1.19. To learn more about the brand change, see IBM Spectrum Protect brand change to IBM Storage Protect.
For more information about fix pack availability, see Schedule for Fix Packs.
- Readme file for IBM Storage Protect Backup-Archive Client 8.1.23 fix pack
- Readme file for IBM Storage Protect Backup-Archive Client 8.1.22 fix pack
- Readme file for IBM Storage Protect Backup-Archive Client 8.1.21 fix pack
- Readme file for IBM Storage Protect Backup-Archive Client 8.1.20 fix pack
- Readme file for IBM Storage Protect Backup-Archive Client 8.1.19 fix pack
- Readme file for IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client 8.1.17 fix pack
- Readme file for IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client 8.1.15 fix pack
- Readme file for IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client 8.1.14 fix pack
- Readme file for IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client 8.1.13 fix pack
- Readme file for IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client 8.1.12 fix pack
- Readme file for IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client 8.1.11 fix pack
- Readme file for IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client 8.1.10 fix pack
- Readme file for IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client 8.1.9 fix pack
- Readme file for IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client 8.1.8 fix pack
- Readme file for IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client 8.1.7 fix pack
- Readme file for IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client 8.1.6 fix pack
- Readme file for IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client 8.1.4 fix pack
- Readme file for IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client 8.1.2 fix pack
Readme file - IBM Storage Protect Backup-Archive Client 8.1.23 fix pack
IBM Storage® Protect Backup-Archive Client Fix Pack 8.1.23 is available. Information about system requirements, installation, and other resources for the backup-archive client are provided.
Contents
- Description
- Compatibility with earlier versions
- System requirements
- Installing software updates
- Updates and known problems
- Copyright and trademark information
IBM Storage Protect is a client/server licensed product that provides storage management services in a multiplatform computer environment. You can use the backup-archive client to back up and archive files from workstations or file servers to the IBM Storage Protect server. You can then restore and retrieve backup versions and archive copies of files to local workstations.
For product documentation, see IBM Storage Protect backup-archive clients.
For a list of the client APARs that are resolved in this fix pack, see Update History: IBM Storage Protect backup-archive client 8.1.
The documentation and messages reference the term IBM Knowledge Center. In April 2021, IBM Knowledge Center was renamed to IBM Documentation (also known as IBM Docs). In the documentation and messages, the term IBM Knowledge Center is still used.
Compatibility with earlier versions
For compatibility with earlier versions, see IBM Storage Protect Server - Client Compatibility and Upgrade Considerations.
For information about hardware and software compatibility, see the detailed system requirements document at the following web pages:
- Apple Macintosh requirements: IBM Storage Protect Client
- HP-UX Itanium requirements: IBM Storage Protect Client
- IBM AIX requirements: IBM Storage Protect Client
- Linux on IBM Power Systems requirements: IBM Storage Protect Client
- Linux x86_64 requirements: IBM Storage Protect Client
- Linux on IBM Z requirements: IBM Storage Protect Client
- Microsoft Windows requirements: IBM Storage Protect Client
- Oracle Solaris SPARC requirements: IBM Storage Protect Client
- Oracle Solaris x86 requirements: IBM Storage Protect Client
You can download software updates from the Support website for IBM Storage Protect at Support Portal - IBM Storage Protect. Click Download fixes, drivers, and firmware and select the files to download.
For detailed installation instructions, see Installing the IBM Storage Protect backup-archive clients (UNIX, Linux, and Windows).
Updates and known problems are documented in the form of technotes in the Support knowledge base at Support Portal - IBM Storage Protect. As problems are discovered and resolved, IBM software support updates the knowledge base. By searching the knowledge base, you can quickly find workarounds or solutions to problems. For a list of known problems that affect the IBM Storage Protect backup-archive client, see the following technotes.
- IBM Storage Protect 8.1 UNIX and Linux Backup-Archive Client known problems and limitations.
- IBM Storage Protect 8.1 Windows backup-archive client known problems and limitations.
For other information that was not available at the time of publication, see the following tech docs.
- Version 8.1: Updates for IBM Storage Protect for UNIX and Linux Backup-Archive Clients Installation and User's Guide .
- Version 8.1: Updates for IBM Storage Protect for Windows Backup-Archive Clients Installation and User's Guide .
Readme file - IBM Storage Protect Backup-Archive Client 8.1.22 fix pack
IBM Storage® Protect Backup-Archive Client Fix Pack 8.1.22 is available. Information about system requirements, installation, and other resources for the backup-archive client are provided.
Contents
- Description
- Compatibility with earlier versions
- System requirements
- Installing software updates
- Updates and known problems
- Copyright and trademark information
IBM Storage Protect is a client/server licensed product that provides storage management services in a multiplatform computer environment. You can use the backup-archive client to back up and archive files from workstations or file servers to the IBM Storage Protect server. You can then restore and retrieve backup versions and archive copies of files to local workstations.
For product documentation, see IBM Storage Protect backup-archive clients.
For a list of the client APARs that are resolved in this fix pack, see Update History: IBM Storage Protect backup-archive client 8.1.
The documentation and messages reference the term IBM Knowledge Center. In April 2021, IBM Knowledge Center was renamed to IBM Documentation (also known as IBM Docs). In the documentation and messages, the term IBM Knowledge Center is still used.
Compatibility with earlier versions
For compatibility with earlier versions, see IBM Storage Protect Server - Client Compatibility and Upgrade Considerations.
For information about hardware and software compatibility, see the detailed system requirements document at the following web pages:
- Apple Macintosh requirements: IBM Storage Protect Client
- HP-UX Itanium requirements: IBM Storage Protect Client
- IBM AIX requirements: IBM Storage Protect Client
- Linux on IBM Power Systems requirements: IBM Storage Protect Client
- Linux x86_64 requirements: IBM Storage Protect Client
- Linux on IBM Z requirements: IBM Storage Protect Client
- Microsoft Windows requirements: IBM Storage Protect Client
- Oracle Solaris SPARC requirements: IBM Storage Protect Client
- Oracle Solaris x86 requirements: IBM Storage Protect Client
You can download software updates from the Support website for IBM Storage Protect at Support Portal - IBM Storage Protect. Click Download fixes, drivers, and firmware and select the files to download.
For detailed installation instructions, see Installing the IBM Storage Protect backup-archive clients (UNIX, Linux, and Windows).
Updates and known problems are documented in the form of technotes in the Support knowledge base at Support Portal - IBM Storage Protect. As problems are discovered and resolved, IBM software support updates the knowledge base. By searching the knowledge base, you can quickly find workarounds or solutions to problems. For a list of known problems that affect the IBM Storage Protect backup-archive client, see the following technotes.
- IBM Storage Protect 8.1 UNIX and Linux Backup-Archive Client known problems and limitations.
- IBM Storage Protect 8.1 Windows backup-archive client known problems and limitations.
For other information that was not available at the time of publication, see the following tech docs.
- Version 8.1: Updates for IBM Storage Protect for UNIX and Linux Backup-Archive Clients Installation and User's Guide .
- Version 8.1: Updates for IBM Storage Protect for Windows Backup-Archive Clients Installation and User's Guide .
Readme file - IBM Storage Protect Backup-Archive Client 8.1.21 fix pack
IBM Storage® Protect Backup-Archive Client Fix Pack 8.1.21 is available. Information about system requirements, installation, and other resources for the backup-archive client are provided.
Contents
- Description
- Compatibility with earlier versions
- System requirements
- Installing software updates
- Updates and known problems
- Copyright and trademark information
IBM Storage Protect is a client/server licensed product that provides storage management services in a multiplatform computer environment. You can use the backup-archive client to back up and archive files from workstations or file servers to the IBM Storage Protect server. You can then restore and retrieve backup versions and archive copies of files to local workstations.
For product documentation, see IBM Storage Protect backup-archive clients.
For a list of the client APARs that are resolved in this fix pack, see Update History: IBM Storage Protect backup-archive client 8.1.
The documentation and messages reference the term IBM Knowledge Center. In April 2021, IBM Knowledge Center was renamed to IBM Documentation (also known as IBM Docs). In the documentation and messages, the term IBM Knowledge Center is still used.
Compatibility with earlier versions
For compatibility with earlier versions, see IBM Storage Protect Server - Client Compatibility and Upgrade Considerations.
For information about hardware and software compatibility, see the detailed system requirements document at the following web pages:
- Apple Macintosh requirements: IBM Storage Protect Client
- HP-UX Itanium requirements: IBM Storage Protect Client
- IBM AIX requirements: IBM Storage Protect Client
- Linux on IBM Power Systems requirements: IBM Storage Protect Client
- Linux x86_64 requirements: IBM Storage Protect Client
- Linux on IBM Z requirements: IBM Storage Protect Client
- Microsoft Windows requirements: IBM Storage Protect Client
- Oracle Solaris SPARC requirements: IBM Storage Protect Client
- Oracle Solaris x86 requirements: IBM Storage Protect Client
You can download software updates from the Support website for IBM Storage Protect at Support Portal - IBM Storage Protect. Click Download fixes, drivers, and firmware and select the files to download.
For detailed installation instructions, see Installing the IBM Storage Protect backup-archive clients (UNIX, Linux, and Windows).
Updates and known problems are documented in the form of technotes in the Support knowledge base at Support Portal - IBM Storage Protect. As problems are discovered and resolved, IBM software support updates the knowledge base. By searching the knowledge base, you can quickly find workarounds or solutions to problems. For a list of known problems that affect the IBM Storage Protect backup-archive client, see the following technotes.
- IBM Storage Protect 8.1 UNIX and Linux Backup-Archive Client known problems and limitations.
- IBM Storage Protect 8.1 Windows backup-archive client known problems and limitations.
For other information that was not available at the time of publication, see the following tech docs.
- Version 8.1: Updates for IBM Storage Protect for UNIX and Linux Backup-Archive Clients Installation and User's Guide .
- Version 8.1: Updates for IBM Storage Protect for Windows Backup-Archive Clients Installation and User's Guide .
Readme file - IBM Storage Protect Backup-Archive Client 8.1.20 fix pack
IBM Storage® Protect Backup-Archive Client Fix Pack 8.1.20 is available. Information about system requirements, installation, and other resources for the backup-archive client are provided.
Contents
- Description
- Compatibility with earlier versions
- System requirements
- Installing software updates
- Updates and known problems
- Copyright and trademark information
IBM Storage Protect is a client/server licensed product that provides storage management services in a multiplatform computer environment. You can use the backup-archive client to back up and archive files from workstations or file servers to the IBM Storage Protect server. You can then restore and retrieve backup versions and archive copies of files to local workstations.
For product documentation, see IBM Storage Protect backup-archive clients.
For a list of the client APARs that are resolved in this fix pack, see Update History: IBM Storage Protect backup-archive client 8.1.
The documentation and messages reference the term IBM Knowledge Center. In April 2021, IBM Knowledge Center was renamed to IBM Documentation (also known as IBM Docs). In the documentation and messages, the term IBM Knowledge Center is still used.
Compatibility with earlier versions
For compatibility with earlier versions, see IBM Storage Protect Server - Client Compatibility and Upgrade Considerations.
For information about hardware and software compatibility, see the detailed system requirements document at the following web pages:
- Apple Macintosh requirements: IBM Storage Protect Client
- HP-UX Itanium requirements: IBM Storage Protect Client
- IBM AIX requirements: IBM Storage Protect Client
- Linux on IBM Power Systems requirements: IBM Storage Protect Client
- Linux x86_64 requirements: IBM Storage Protect Client
- Linux on IBM Z requirements: IBM Storage Protect Client
- Microsoft Windows requirements: IBM Storage Protect Client
- Oracle Solaris SPARC requirements: IBM Storage Protect Client
- Oracle Solaris x86 requirements: IBM Storage Protect Client
You can download software updates from the Support website for IBM Storage Protect at Support Portal - IBM Storage Protect. Click Download fixes, drivers, and firmware and select the files to download.
For detailed installation instructions, see Installing the IBM Storage Protect backup-archive clients (UNIX, Linux, and Windows).
Updates and known problems are documented in the form of technotes in the Support knowledge base at Support Portal - IBM Storage Protect. As problems are discovered and resolved, IBM software support updates the knowledge base. By searching the knowledge base, you can quickly find workarounds or solutions to problems. For a list of known problems that affect the IBM Storage Protect backup-archive client, see the following technotes.
- IBM Storage Protect 8.1 UNIX and Linux Backup-Archive Client known problems and limitations.
- IBM Storage Protect 8.1 Windows backup-archive client known problems and limitations.
For other information that was not available at the time of publication, see the following tech docs.
- Version 8.1: Updates for IBM Storage Protect for UNIX and Linux Backup-Archive Clients Installation and User's Guide .
- Version 8.1: Updates for IBM Storage Protect for Windows Backup-Archive Clients Installation and User's Guide .
Readme file - IBM Storage Protect Backup-Archive Client 8.1.19 fix pack
IBM Storage® Protect Backup-Archive Client Fix Pack 8.1.19 is available. Information about system requirements, installation, and other resources for the backup-archive client are provided.
Contents
- Description
- Compatibility with earlier versions
- System requirements
- Installing software updates
- Updates and known problems
- Copyright and trademark information
IBM Storage Protect is a client/server licensed product that provides storage management services in a multiplatform computer environment. You can use the backup-archive client to back up and archive files from workstations or file servers to the IBM Storage Protect server. You can then restore and retrieve backup versions and archive copies of files to local workstations.
For product documentation, see IBM Storage Protect backup-archive clients.
For a list of the client APARs that are resolved in this fix pack, see Update History: IBM Storage Protect backup-archive client 8.1.
The documentation and messages reference the term IBM Knowledge Center. In April 2021, IBM Knowledge Center was renamed to IBM Documentation (also known as IBM Docs). In the documentation and messages, the term IBM Knowledge Center is still used.
Compatibility with earlier versions
For compatibility with earlier versions, see IBM Storage Protect Server - Client Compatibility and Upgrade Considerations.
For information about hardware and software compatibility, see the detailed system requirements document at the following web pages:
- Apple Macintosh requirements: IBM Storage Protect Client
- HP-UX Itanium requirements: IBM Storage Protect Client
- IBM AIX requirements: IBM Storage Protect Client
- Linux on IBM Power Systems requirements: IBM Storage Protect Client
- Linux x86_64 requirements: IBM Storage Protect Client
- Linux on IBM Z requirements: IBM Storage Protect Client
- Microsoft Windows requirements: IBM Storage Protect Client
- Oracle Solaris SPARC requirements: IBM Storage Protect Client
- Oracle Solaris x86 requirements: IBM Storage Protect Client
You can download software updates from the Support website for IBM Storage Protect at Support Portal - IBM Storage Protect. Click Download fixes, drivers, and firmware and select the files to download.
For detailed installation instructions, see Installing the IBM Storage Protect backup-archive clients (UNIX, Linux, and Windows).
Updates and known problems are documented in the form of technotes in the Support knowledge base at Support Portal - IBM Storage Protect. As problems are discovered and resolved, IBM software support updates the knowledge base. By searching the knowledge base, you can quickly find workarounds or solutions to problems. For a list of known problems that affect the IBM Storage Protect backup-archive client, see the following technotes.
- IBM Storage Protect 8.1 UNIX and Linux Backup-Archive Client known problems and limitations.
- IBM Storage Protect 8.1 Windows backup-archive client known problems and limitations.
For other information that was not available at the time of publication, see the following tech docs.
- Version 8.1: Updates for IBM Storage Protect for UNIX and Linux Backup-Archive Clients Installation and User's Guide .
- Version 8.1: Updates for IBM Storage Protect for Windows Backup-Archive Clients Installation and User's Guide .
Readme file - IBM Storage Protect Backup-Archive Client 8.1.17 fix pack
IBM Spectrum® Protect Backup-Archive Client Fix Pack 8.1.17 is available. Information about system requirements, installation, and other resources for the backup-archive client are provided.
Contents
- Description
- Compatibility with earlier versions
- System requirements
- Installing software updates
- Updates and known problems
- Copyright and trademark information
IBM Spectrum Protect is a client/server licensed product that provides storage management services in a multiplatform computer environment. You can use the backup-archive client to back up and archive files from workstations or file servers to the IBM Spectrum Protect server. You can then restore and retrieve backup versions and archive copies of files to local workstations.
For product documentation, see IBM Spectrum Protect backup-archive clients.
For a list of the client APARs that are resolved in this fix pack, see IBM Spectrum Protect backup-archive client 8.1.17 APARs and 8.1.17.x APARs.
The documentation and messages reference the term IBM Knowledge Center. In April 2021, IBM Knowledge Center was renamed to IBM Documentation (also known as IBM Docs). In the documentation and messages, the term IBM Knowledge Center is still used.
Compatibility with earlier versions
For compatibility with earlier versions, see IBM Spectrum Protect Server-Client Compatibility and Upgrade Considerations.
For information about hardware and software compatibility, see the detailed system requirements document at the following web pages:
- Apple Macintosh client requirements
- HP-UX Itanium client requirements
- IBM AIX client requirements
- Linux on Power Systems™ client requirements
- Linux x86_64 client requirements
- Linux zSeries client requirements
- Microsoft Windows client requirements
- Oracle Solaris SPARC client requirements
- Oracle Solaris x86_64 client requirements
You can download software updates from the Support website for IBM Spectrum Protect at Support Portal - IBM Spectrum Protect. Click Download fixes, drivers, and firmware and select the files to download.
For detailed installation instructions, see Installing the IBM Spectrum Protect backup-archive clients (UNIX, Linux, and Windows).
Updates and known problems are documented in the form of technotes in the Support knowledge base at Support Portal - IBM Spectrum Protect. As problems are discovered and resolved, IBM software support updates the knowledge base. By searching the knowledge base, you can quickly find workarounds or solutions to problems. For a list of known problems that affect the IBM Spectrum Protect backup-archive client, see the following technotes.
- IBM Spectrum Protect 8.1 UNIX and Linux Backup-Archive Client known problems and limitations.
- IBM Spectrum Protect 8.1 Windows backup-archive client known problems and limitations.
For other information that was not available at the time of publication, see the following tech docs.
- Version 8.1: Updates for IBM Spectrum Protect for UNIX and Linux Backup-Archive Clients Installation and User's Guide .
- Version 8.1: Updates for IBM Spectrum Protect for Windows Backup-Archive Clients Installation and User's Guide .
Readme file - IBM Storage Protect Backup-Archive Client 8.1.15 fix pack
IBM Spectrum® Protect Backup-Archive Client Fix Pack 8.1.15 is available. Information about system requirements, installation, and other resources for the backup-archive client are provided.
Contents
- Description
- Compatibility with earlier versions
- System requirements
- Installing software updates
- Updates and known problems
- Copyright and trademark information
IBM Spectrum Protect is a client/server licensed product that provides storage management services in a multiplatform computer environment. You can use the backup-archive client to back up and archive files from workstations or file servers to the IBM Spectrum Protect server. You can then restore and retrieve backup versions and archive copies of files to local workstations.
For product documentation, see IBM Spectrum Protect backup-archive clients.
For a list of the client APARs that are resolved in this fix pack, see IBM Spectrum Protect backup-archive client 8.1.15 APARs and 8.1.15.x APARs.
The documentation and messages reference the term IBM Knowledge Center. In April 2021, IBM Knowledge Center was renamed to IBM Documentation (also known as IBM Docs). In the documentation and messages, the term IBM Knowledge Center is still used.
Compatibility with earlier versions
For compatibility with earlier versions, see IBM Spectrum Protect Server-Client Compatibility and Upgrade Considerations.
For information about hardware and software compatibility, see the detailed system requirements document at the following web pages:
- Apple Macintosh client requirements
- HP-UX Itanium client requirements
- IBM AIX client requirements
- Linux on Power Systems™ client requirements
- Linux x86_64 client requirements
- Linux zSeries client requirements
- Microsoft Windows client requirements
- Oracle Solaris SPARC client requirements
- Oracle Solaris x86_64 client requirements
You can download software updates from the Support website for IBM Spectrum Protect at Support Portal - IBM Spectrum Protect. Click Download fixes, drivers, and firmware and select the files to download.
For detailed installation instructions, see Installing the IBM Spectrum Protect backup-archive clients (UNIX, Linux, and Windows).
Updates and known problems are documented in the form of technotes in the Support knowledge base at Support Portal - IBM Spectrum Protect. As problems are discovered and resolved, IBM software support updates the knowledge base. By searching the knowledge base, you can quickly find workarounds or solutions to problems. For a list of known problems that affect the IBM Spectrum Protect backup-archive client, see the following technotes.
- IBM Spectrum Protect 8.1 UNIX and Linux Backup-Archive Client known problems and limitations.
- IBM Spectrum Protect 8.1 Windows backup-archive client known problems and limitations.
For other information that was not available at the time of publication, see the following tech docs.
- Version 8.1: Updates for IBM Spectrum Protect for UNIX and Linux Backup-Archive Clients Installation and User's Guide .
- Version 8.1: Updates for IBM Spectrum Protect for Windows Backup-Archive Clients Installation and User's Guide .
Readme file - IBM Storage Protect Backup-Archive Client 8.1.14 fix pack
IBM Spectrum® Protect Backup-Archive Client Fix Pack 8.1.14 is available. Information about system requirements, installation, and other resources for the backup-archive client are provided.
Contents
- Description
- Compatibility with earlier versions
- System requirements
- Installing software updates
- Updates and known problems
- Copyright and trademark information
IBM Spectrum Protect is a client/server licensed product that provides storage management services in a multiplatform computer environment. You can use the backup-archive client to back up and archive files from workstations or file servers to the IBM Spectrum Protect server. You can then restore and retrieve backup versions and archive copies of files to local workstations.
For product documentation, see IBM Spectrum Protect backup-archive clients.
For a list of the client APARs that are resolved in this fix pack, see IBM Spectrum Protect backup-archive client 8.1.14 APARs and 8.1.14.x APARs.
The documentation and messages reference the term IBM Knowledge Center. In April 2021, IBM Knowledge Center was renamed to IBM Documentation (also known as IBM Docs). In the documentation and messages, the term IBM Knowledge Center is still used.
Compatibility with earlier versions
For compatibility with earlier versions, see IBM Spectrum Protect Server-Client Compatibility and Upgrade Considerations.
For information about hardware and software compatibility, see the detailed system requirements document at the following web pages:
- Apple Macintosh client requirements
- HP-UX Itanium client requirements
- IBM AIX client requirements
- Linux on Power Systems™ client requirements
- Linux x86_64 client requirements
- Linux zSeries client requirements
- Microsoft Windows client requirements
- Oracle Solaris SPARC client requirements
- Oracle Solaris x86_64 client requirements
You can download software updates from the Support website for IBM Spectrum Protect at Support Portal - IBM Spectrum Protect. Click Download fixes, drivers, and firmware and select the files to download.
For detailed installation instructions, see Installing the IBM Spectrum Protect backup-archive clients (UNIX, Linux, and Windows).
Updates and known problems are documented in the form of technotes in the Support knowledge base at Support Portal - IBM Spectrum Protect. As problems are discovered and resolved, IBM software support updates the knowledge base. By searching the knowledge base, you can quickly find workarounds or solutions to problems. For a list of known problems that affect the IBM Spectrum Protect backup-archive client, see the following technotes.
- IBM Spectrum Protect 8.1 UNIX and Linux Backup-Archive Client known problems and limitations.
- IBM Spectrum Protect 8.1 Windows backup-archive client known problems and limitations.
For other information that was not available at the time of publication, see the following tech docs.
- Version 8.1: Updates for IBM Spectrum Protect for UNIX and Linux Backup-Archive Clients Installation and User's Guide .
- Version 8.1: Updates for IBM Spectrum Protect for Windows Backup-Archive Clients Installation and User's Guide .
Readme file - IBM Storage Protect Backup-Archive Client 8.1.13 fix pack
IBM Spectrum® Protect Backup-Archive Client Fix Pack 8.1.13 is available. Information about system requirements, installation, and other resources for the backup-archive client are provided.
Contents
- Description
- Compatibility with earlier versions
- System requirements
- Installing software updates
- Updates and known problems
- Copyright and trademark information
IBM Spectrum Protect is a client/server licensed product that provides storage management services in a multiplatform computer environment. You can use the backup-archive client to back up and archive files from workstations or file servers to the IBM Spectrum Protect server. You can then restore and retrieve backup versions and archive copies of files to local workstations.
For product documentation, see IBM Spectrum Protect backup-archive clients.
For a list of the client APARs that are resolved in this fix pack, see https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6524936.
The documentation and messages reference the term IBM Knowledge Center. In April 2021, IBM Knowledge Center was renamed to IBM Documentation (also known as IBM Docs). In the documentation and messages, the term IBM Knowledge Center is still used.
Compatibility with earlier versions
For compatibility with earlier versions, see https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/660949.
For information about hardware and software compatibility, see the detailed system requirements document at the following web pages:
- Apple Macintosh client requirements
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/660995
- IBM® AIX® client requirements
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/660817
- Linux on Power Systems™ client requirements
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/579331
- Linux x86_64 client requirements
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/660813
- Linux zSeries client requirements
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/661723
- Microsoft Windows client requirements
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/337655
- Oracle Solaris x86_64 client requirements
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/347295
You can download software updates from the Support website for IBM Spectrum Protect at Support Portal - IBM Spectrum Protect. Click Download fixes, drivers, and firmware and select the files to download.
For detailed installation instructions, see Installing the IBM Spectrum Protect backup-archive clients (UNIX, Linux, and Windows).
Updates and known problems are documented in the form of technotes in the Support knowledge base at Support Portal - IBM Spectrum Protect. As problems are discovered and resolved, IBM software support updates the knowledge base. By searching the knowledge base, you can quickly find workarounds or solutions to problems. For a list of known problems that affect the IBM Spectrum Protect backup-archive client, see the following technotes.
- For UNIX and Linux operating systems, see https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/555779.
- For Windows operating systems, see https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/555777.
For other information that was not available at the time of publication, see the following tech docs.
- For documentation updates for the UNIX and Linux backup-archive clients, see https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/713199.
- For documentation updates for the Windows backup-archive clients, see https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/713201.
Readme file - IBM Storage Protect Backup-Archive Client 8.1.12 fix pack
IBM Spectrum® Protect Backup-Archive Client Fix Pack Version 8.1.12 is available. Information about system requirements, installation, and other resources for the backup-archive client are provided.
Contents
- Description
- Compatibility with earlier versions
- System requirements
- Installing software updates
- Updates and known problems
- Copyright and trademark information
IBM Spectrum Protect is a client/server licensed product that provides storage management services in a multiplatform computer environment. You can use the backup-archive client to back up and archive files from workstations or file servers to the IBM Spectrum Protect server. You can then restore and retrieve backup versions and archive copies of files to local workstations.
For product documentation, see IBM Spectrum Protect backup-archive clients.
For a list of the client APARs that are resolved in this fix pack, see https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6429561
The documentation and messages reference the term IBM Knowledge Center. In April 2021, IBM Knowledge Center was renamed to IBM Documentation (also known as IBM Docs). In the documentation and messages, the term IBM Knowledge Center is still used.
Compatibility with earlier versions
For compatibility with earlier versions, see https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/660949
System requirements
For information about hardware and software compatibility, see the detailed system requirements document at the following web pages:
- Apple Macintosh client requirements
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/660995
- IBM® AIX® client requirements
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/660817
- Linux on Power Systems™ client requirements
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/579331
- Linux x86_64 client requirements
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/660813
- Linux zSeries client requirements
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/661723
- Microsoft Windows client requirements
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/337655
- Oracle Solaris x86_64 client requirements
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/347295
You can download software updates from the Support website for IBM Spectrum Protect at https://www.ibm.com/mysupport/s/topic/0TO50000000IQWvGAO/spectrum-protect. Click Download fixes, drivers, and firmware and select the files to download.
For detailed installation instructions, see Installing the IBM Spectrum Protect backup-archive clients (UNIX, Linux, and Windows).
Updates and known problems
Updates and known problems are documented in the form of technotes in the Support knowledge base at https://www.ibm.com/mysupport/s/topic/0TO50000000IQWvGAO/spectrum-protect. As problems are discovered and resolved, IBM software support updates the knowledge base. By searching the knowledge base, you can quickly find workarounds or solutions to problems. For a list of known problems that affect the IBM Spectrum Protect backup-archive client, see the following technotes.
- For UNIX and Linux operating systems, see https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/555779.
- For Windows operating systems, see https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/555777.
For other information that was not available at the time of publication, see the following tech docs.
- For documentation updates for the UNIX and Linux backup-archive clients, see https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/713199.
- For documentation updates for the Windows backup-archive clients, see https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/713201.
Readme file - IBM Storage Protect Backup-Archive Client 8.1.11 fix pack
IBM Spectrum® Protect Backup-Archive Client Fix Pack Version 8.1.11 is available. Information about system requirements, installation, and other resources for the backup-archive client are provided.
Contents
- Description
- Compatibility with earlier versions
- System requirements
- Installing software updates
- Updates and known problems
- Copyright and trademark information
IBM Spectrum Protect is a client/server licensed product that provides storage management services in a multiplatform computer environment. You can use the backup-archive client to back up and archive files from workstations or file servers to the IBM Spectrum Protect server. You can then restore and retrieve backup versions and archive copies of files to local workstations.
For product documentation, see IBM Spectrum Protect backup-archive clients.
For a list of the client APARs that are resolved in this fix pack, see https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6223098.
Compatibility with earlier versions
For compatibility with earlier versions, see https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/660949.
For information about hardware and software compatibility, see the detailed system requirements document at the following web pages:
- Apple Macintosh client requirements
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21053584
- IBM® AIX® client requirements
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21052226
- Linux on Power Systems™ client requirements
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21169963
- Linux x86_64 client requirements
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21052223
- Linux zSeries client requirements
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21066436
- Microsoft Windows client requirements
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21197133
- Oracle Solaris x86_64 client requirements
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21232956
You can download software updates from the Support website for IBM Spectrum Protect at https://www.ibm.com/mysupport/s/topic/0TO50000000IQWvGAO/spectrum-protect. Click Download fixes, drivers, and firmware and select the files to download.
For detailed installation instructions, see Installing the IBM Spectrum Protect backup-archive clients (UNIX, Linux, and Windows).
Updates and known problems are documented in the form of technotes in the Support knowledge base at https://www.ibm.com/mysupport/s/topic/0TO50000000IQWvGAO/spectrum-protect. As problems are discovered and resolved, IBM software support updates the knowledge base. By searching the knowledge base, you can quickly find workarounds or solutions to problems. For a list of known problems that affect the IBM Spectrum Protect backup-archive client, see the following technotes.
- For UNIX and Linux operating systems, see http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21993251.
- For Windows operating systems, see http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21993250.
For other information that was not available at the time of publication, see the following tech docs.
- For documentation updates for the UNIX and Linux backup-archive clients, see http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27048955.
- For documentation updates for the Windows backup-archive clients, see http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27048956.
Readme file - IBM Storage Protect Backup-Archive Client 8.1.10 fix pack
IBM Spectrum® Protect Backup-Archive Client Fix Pack Version 8.1.10 is available. Information about system requirements, installation, and other resources for the backup-archive client are provided.
Contents
- Description
- Compatibility with earlier versions
- System requirements
- Installing software updates
- Updates and known problems
- Copyright and trademark information
IBM Spectrum Protect is a client/server licensed product that provides storage management services in a multiplatform computer environment. You can use the backup-archive client to back up and archive files from workstations or file servers to the IBM Spectrum Protect server. You can then restore and retrieve backup versions and archive copies of files to local workstations.
For product documentation, see IBM Spectrum Protect backup-archive clients.
For a list of the client APARs that are resolved in this fix pack, see https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6223098.
Compatibility with earlier versions
For compatibility with earlier versions, see https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/660949.
For information about hardware and software compatibility, see the detailed system requirements document at the following web pages:
- Apple Macintosh client requirements
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21053584
- IBM® AIX® client requirements
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21052226
- Linux on Power Systems™ client requirements
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21169963
- Linux x86_64 client requirements
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21052223
- Linux zSeries client requirements
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21066436
- Microsoft Windows client requirements
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21197133
- Oracle Solaris x86_64 client requirements
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21232956
You can download software updates from the Support website for IBM Spectrum Protect at https://www.ibm.com/mysupport/s/topic/0TO50000000IQWvGAO/spectrum-protect. Click Download fixes, drivers, and firmware and select the files to download.
For detailed installation instructions, see Installing the IBM Spectrum Protect backup-archive clients (UNIX, Linux, and Windows).
Updates and known problems are documented in the form of technotes in the Support knowledge base at https://www.ibm.com/mysupport/s/topic/0TO50000000IQWvGAO/spectrum-protect. As problems are discovered and resolved, IBM software support updates the knowledge base. By searching the knowledge base, you can quickly find workarounds or solutions to problems. For a list of known problems that affect the IBM Spectrum Protect backup-archive client, see the following technotes.
- For UNIX and Linux operating systems, see http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21993251.
- For Windows operating systems, see http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21993250.
For other information that was not available at the time of publication, see the following tech docs.
- For documentation updates for the UNIX and Linux backup-archive clients, see http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27048955.
- For documentation updates for the Windows backup-archive clients, see http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27048956.
Readme file - IBM Storage Protect Backup-Archive Client 8.1.9 fix pack
IBM Spectrum® Protect Backup-Archive Client Fix Pack Version 8.1.9 is available. Information about system requirements, installation, and other resources for the backup-archive client are provided.
Contents
- Description
- Compatibility with earlier versions
- System requirements
- Installing software updates
- Updates and known problems
- Copyright and trademark information
IBM Spectrum Protect is a client/server licensed product that provides storage management services in a multiplatform computer environment. You can use the backup-archive client to back up and archive files from workstations or file servers to the IBM Spectrum Protect server. You can then restore and retrieve backup versions and archive copies of files to local workstations.
For product documentation, see IBM Spectrum Protect backup-archive clients.
For a list of the client APARs that are resolved in this fix pack, see https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm11077159.
Compatibility with earlier versions
For compatibility with earlier versions, see https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/660949.
- Apple Macintosh client requirements
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21053584
- IBM® AIX® client requirements
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21052226
- Linux on Power Systems™ client requirements
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21169963
- Linux x86_64 client requirements
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21052223
- Linux zSeries client requirements
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21066436
- Microsoft Windows client requirements
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21197133
- Oracle Solaris x86_64 client requirements
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21232956
You can download software updates from the Support website for IBM Spectrum Protect at https://www.ibm.com/mysupport/s/topic/0TO50000000IQWvGAO/spectrum-protect. Click Download fixes, drivers, and firmware and select the files to download.
For detailed installation instructions, see Installing the IBM Spectrum Protect backup-archive clients (UNIX, Linux, and Windows).
Updates and known problems are documented in the form of technotes in the Support knowledge base at https://www.ibm.com/mysupport/s/topic/0TO50000000IQWvGAO/spectrum-protect. As problems are discovered and resolved, IBM software support updates the knowledge base. By searching the knowledge base, you can quickly find workarounds or solutions to problems. For a list of known problems that affect the IBM Spectrum Protect backup-archive client, see the following technotes.
- For UNIX and Linux operating systems, see http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21993251.
- For Windows operating systems, see http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21993250.
For other information that was not available at the time of publication, see the following tech docs.
- For documentation updates for the UNIX and Linux backup-archive clients, see http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27048955.
- For documentation updates for the Windows backup-archive clients, see http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27048956.
Readme file - IBM Storage Protect Backup-Archive Client 8.1.8 fix pack
IBM Spectrum® Protect Backup-Archive Client Fix Pack Version 8.1.8 is available. Information about system requirements, installation, and other resources for the backup-archive client are provided.
Contents
- Description
- Compatibility with earlier versions
- System requirements
- Installing software updates
- Updates and known problems
- Copyright and trademark information
IBM Spectrum Protect is a client/server licensed product that provides storage management services in a multiplatform computer environment. You can use the backup-archive client to back up and archive files from workstations or file servers to the IBM Spectrum Protect server. You can then restore and retrieve backup versions and archive copies of files to local workstations.
For product documentation, see IBM Spectrum Protect backup-archive clients.
For a list of the client APARs that are resolved in this fix pack, see https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10872614.
Compatibility with earlier versions
For compatibility with earlier versions, see https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/660949.
For information about hardware and software compatibility, see the detailed system requirements document at the following web pages:
- Apple Macintosh client requirements
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21053584
- IBM® AIX® client requirements
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21052226
- Linux on Power Systems™ client requirements
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21169963
- Linux x86_64 client requirements
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21052223
- Linux zSeries client requirements
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21066436
- Microsoft Windows client requirements
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21197133
- Oracle Solaris x86_64 client requirements
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21232956
Installing software updates
You can download software updates from the Support website for IBM Spectrum Protect at https://www.ibm.com/mysupport/s/topic/0TO50000000IQWvGAO/spectrum-protect. Click Download fixes, drivers, and firmware and select the files to download.
For detailed installation instructions, see Installing the IBM Spectrum Protect backup-archive clients (UNIX, Linux, and Windows).
Updates and known problems are documented in the form of technotes in the Support knowledge base at https://www.ibm.com/mysupport/s/topic/0TO50000000IQWvGAO/spectrum-protect. As problems are discovered and resolved, IBM software support updates the knowledge base. By searching the knowledge base, you can quickly find workarounds or solutions to problems. For a list of known problems that affect the IBM Spectrum Protect backup-archive client, see the following technotes.
- For UNIX and Linux operating systems, see http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21993251.
- For Windows operating systems, see http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21993250.
For other information that was not available at the time of publication, see the following tech docs.
- For documentation updates for the UNIX and Linux backup-archive clients, see http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27048955.
- For documentation updates for the Windows backup-archive clients, see http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27048956.
Readme file - IBM Storage Protect Backup-Archive Client 8.1.7 fix pack
IBM Spectrum® Protect Backup-Archive Client Fix Pack Version 8.1.7 is available. Information about system requirements, installation, and other resources for the backup-archive client are provided.
Contents
- Description
- Compatibility with earlier versions
- System requirements
- Installing software updates
- Updates and known problems
- Copyright and trademark information
IBM Spectrum Protect is a client/server licensed product that provides storage management services in a multiplatform computer environment. You can use the backup-archive client to back up and archive files from workstations or file servers to the IBM Spectrum Protect server. You can then restore and retrieve backup versions and archive copies of files to local workstations.
For product documentation, see IBM Spectrum Protect backup-archive clients .
For a list of the client APARs that are resolved in this fix pack, see https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10872614 .
Compatibility with earlier versions
For compatibility with earlier versions, see https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/660949 .
For information about hardware and software compatibility, see the detailed system requirements document at the following web pages:
- Apple Macintosh client requirements
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21053584
- IBM® AIX® client requirements
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21052226
- Linux on Power Systems™ client requirements
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21169963
- Linux x86_64 client requirements
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21052223
- Linux zSeries client requirements
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21066436
- Microsoft Windows client requirements
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21197133
- Oracle Solaris x86_64 client requirements
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21232956
You can download software updates from the Support website for IBM Spectrum Protect at https://www.ibm.com/mysupport/s/topic/0TO50000000IQWvGAO/spectrum-protect . Click Download fixes, drivers, and firmware and select the files to download.
For detailed installation instructions, see Installing the IBM Spectrum Protect backup-archive clients (UNIX, Linux, and Windows) .
Updates and known problems are documented in the form of technotes in the Support knowledge base at https://www.ibm.com/mysupport/s/topic/0TO50000000IQWvGAO/spectrum-protect . As problems are discovered and resolved, IBM software support updates the knowledge base. By searching the knowledge base, you can quickly find workarounds or solutions to problems. For a list of known problems that affect the IBM Spectrum Protect backup-archive client, see the following technotes.
- For UNIX and Linux operating systems, see http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21993251 .
- For Windows operating systems, see http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21993250 .
For other information that was not available at the time of publication, see the following tech docs.
- For documentation updates for the UNIX and Linux backup-archive clients, see http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27048955 .
- For documentation updates for the Windows backup-archive clients, see http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27048956
Readme file - IBM Storage Protect Backup-Archive Client 8.1.6 fix pack
IBM Spectrum® Protect Backup-Archive Client Fix Pack Version 8.1.6 is available. Information about system requirements, installation, and other resources for the backup-archive client are provided.
Contents
- Description
- Compatibility with earlier versions
- System requirements
- Installing software updates
- Updates and known problems
- Copyright and trademark information
IBM Spectrum Protect is a client/server licensed product that provides storage management services in a multiplatform computer environment. You can use the backup-archive client to back up and archive files from workstations or file servers to the IBM Spectrum Protect server. You can then restore and retrieve backup versions and archive copies of files to local workstations.
For product documentation, see IBM Spectrum Protect backup-archive clients .
For a list of the client APARs that are resolved in this fix pack, see https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22017326 .
Compatibility with earlier versions
For compatibility with earlier versions, see https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/660949 .
For information about hardware and software compatibility, see the detailed system requirements document at the following web pages:
- Apple Macintosh client requirements
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21053584
- IBM® AIX® client requirements
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21052226
- Linux on Power Systems™ client requirements
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21169963
- Linux x86_64 client requirements
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21052223
- Linux zSeries client requirements
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21066436
- Microsoft Windows client requirements
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21197133
- Oracle Solaris x86_64 client requirements
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21232956
You can download software updates from the Support website for IBM Spectrum Protect at https://www.ibm.com/support/home/product/10000601/IBM_Spectrum_Protect . Click Download fixes, drivers, and firmware and select the files to download.
For detailed installation instructions, see Installing the IBM Spectrum Protect backup-archive clients (UNIX, Linux, and Windows) .
Updates and known problems are documented in the form of technotes in the Support knowledge base at https://www.ibm.com/support/home/product/10000601/IBM_Spectrum_Protect . As problems are discovered and resolved, IBM software support updates the knowledge base. By searching the knowledge base, you can quickly find workarounds or solutions to problems. For a list of known problems that affect the IBM Spectrum Protect backup-archive client, see the following technotes.
- For UNIX and Linux operating systems, see http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21993251 .
- For Windows operating systems, see http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21993250 .
For other information that was not available at the time of publication, see the following tech docs.
- For documentation updates for the UNIX and Linux backup-archive clients, see http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27048955 .
- For documentation updates for the Windows backup-archive clients, see http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27048956
Readme file - IBM Storage Protect Backup-Archive Client 8.1.4 fix pack
IBM Spectrum® Protect Backup-Archive Client Fix Pack Version 8.1.4 is available. Information about system requirements, installation, and other resources for the backup-archive client are provided.
Contents
- Description
- Compatibility with earlier versions
- System requirements
- Installing software updates
- Updates and known problems
- Copyright and trademark information
IBM Spectrum Protect is a client/server licensed product that provides storage management services in a multiplatform computer environment. You can use the backup-archive client to back up and archive files from workstations or file servers to the IBM Spectrum Protect server. You can then restore and retrieve backup versions and archive copies of files to local workstations.
For information about how to use the backup-archive client, see IBM Spectrum Protect backup-archive clients .
For a list of the client APARs that are resolved in this fix pack, see http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22011337 .
Compatibility with earlier versions
For compatibility with earlier versions, see https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/660949 .
For information about hardware and software compatibility, see the detailed system requirements document at the following web pages:
Apple Macintosh client requirements
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21053584
IBM® AIX® client requirements
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21052226
Linux on Power Systems™ client requirements
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21169963
Linux x86_64 client requirements
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21052223
Linux on System z® client requirements
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21066436
Microsoft Windows client requirements
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21197133
Oracle Solaris x86_64 client requirements
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21232956
Installing software updates
You can download software updates from the Support website for IBM Spectrum Protect at https://www.ibm.com/support/home/product/10000601/IBM_Spectrum_Protect . Click a link in the Downloads section and select the files to download.
For detailed installation instructions, see Installing the IBM Spectrum Protect backup-archive clients (UNIX, Linux, and Windows) .
Updates and known problems are documented in the form of technotes in the Support knowledge base at https://www.ibm.com/support/home/product/10000601/IBM_Spectrum_Protect . As problems are discovered and resolved, IBM software support updates the knowledge base. By searching the knowledge base, you can quickly find workarounds or solutions to problems. For a list of known problems that affect the IBM Spectrum Protect backup-archive client, see the following technotes.
- For UNIX and Linux operating systems, see http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21993251 .
- For Windows operating systems, see http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21993250 .
For other information that was not available at the time of publication, see the following tech docs.
- For documentation updates for the UNIX and Linux backup-archive clients, see http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27048955 .
- For documentation updates for the Windows backup-archive clients, see http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?&uid=swg27048956
Readme file - IBM Storage Protect Backup-Archive Client 8.1.2 fix pack
IBM Spectrum® Protect Backup-Archive Client Fix Pack Version 8.1.2 is available. Information about system requirements, installation, and other resources for the backup-archive client are provided.
Contents
- Description
- Compatibility with earlier versions
- System requirements
- Installing software updates
- Updates and known problems
- Copyright and trademark information
IBM Spectrum Protect is a client/server licensed product that provides storage management services in a multiplatform computer environment. You can use the backup-archive client to back up and archive files from workstations or file servers to the IBM Spectrum Protect server. You can then restore and retrieve backup versions and archive copies of files to local workstations.
For a list of the client APARs that are resolved in this fix pack, see http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22004067 .
Compatibility with earlier versions
For compatibility with earlier versions, see https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/660949 .
For information about hardware and software compatibility, see the detailed system requirements document at the following web pages:
Apple Macintosh client requirements
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21053584
IBM® AIX® client requirements
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21052226
Linux on Power Systems™ client requirements
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21169963
Linux x86_64 client requirements
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21052223
Linux on System z® client requirements
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21066436
Microsoft Windows client requirements
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21197133
Oracle Solaris x86_64 client requirements
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21232956
Installing software updates
You can download software updates from the Support website for IBM Spectrum Protect at https://www.ibm.com/support/home/product/10000601/IBM_Spectrum_Protect . Click a link in the Downloads section and select the files to download.
For detailed installation instructions, see Installing the IBM Spectrum Protect backup-archive clients (UNIX, Linux, and Windows) .
Updates and known problems are documented in the form of technotes in the Support knowledge base at https://www.ibm.com/support/home/product/10000601/IBM_Spectrum_Protect . As problems are discovered and resolved, IBM software support updates the knowledge base. By searching the knowledge base, you can quickly find workarounds or solutions to problems. For a list of known problems that affect the IBM Spectrum Protect backup-archive client, see the following technotes.
- For UNIX and Linux operating systems, see http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21993251 .
- For Windows operating systems, see http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21993250 .
For other information that was not available at the time of publication, see the following tech docs.
- For documentation updates for the UNIX and Linux backup-archive clients, see http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27048955 .
- For documentation updates for the Windows backup-archive clients, see http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?&uid=swg27048956
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http://www.ibm.com/legal/copytrade.shtml
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