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This document describes how and where to download the installation images for IBM Spectrum Protect™ for Databases 8.1.14
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Tip: The product now known as IBM Spectrum Protect was named IBM Tivoli Storage Manager in releases earlier than Version 7.1.3. To learn more about the rebranding transition, see: Tivoli Storage Manager branding transition to IBM Spectrum Protect.
IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases 8.1.14 contains the following components:
- Data Protection for Microsoft SQL Server 8.1.14
- Data Protection for Oracle 8.1.13
Tip: Customers who do not already use a component at the 8.1.0.x level must obtain a base image, with license enablement file, from the Passport Advantage Online website.
To learn about new features in IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases, see in What's new for IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases.
This document is divided into linked sections. Use the following links to go to the section of the document that you require.
Maintenance Packages through PTF Distribution website
All Data Protection for Microsoft SQL Server and Data Protection for Oracle maintenance packages can be accessed by using the PTF website for maintenance deliveries. The HTTPS link in the section "Download package" directs to the PTF website.
Maintenance update packages require an existing 8.1.x installation on the machine because the PTF maintenance update packages do not contain the license enablement files required to use the component. If this is your initial installation of Data Protection for Microsoft SQL Server or Data Protection for Oracle on a host, you must obtain your packages, with the associated license enablement file, from the Passport Advantage Online website.
Packages through Passport Advantage Online
The Passport Advantage Online website has the complete set of images of IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases 8.1.14 for download. The HTTPS link in the section "Download package" directs to the Passport Advantage Online website.
The following components, levels, and platform images are available for download with IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases 8.1.14:
| Image Name | Passport Advantage Part Number | Platforms Supported |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases 8.1.14 Multiplatform Multilingual eAssembly | G05F5ML | Windows x64 |
| IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases 8.1.14 (Data Protection for Microsoft SQL Server) Windows, Multi-Language |
M04YTML | Windows x64 |
| IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases 8.1.14 (Data Protection for Microsoft SQL Server) | M04YTML | Windows x64 |
| IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases 8.1.13 (Data Protection for Oracle) AIX | M03GRML | AIX |
| IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases 8.1.13 (Data Protection for Oracle) HP Itanium | M03GSML | HP-UX |
| IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases 8.1.13 (Data Protection for Oracle) Linux | M03GTML | Linux x86_64 Linux on System Z |
| IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases 8.1.13 (Data Protection for Oracle) Solaris x86_64 | M03GWML | Solaris x86_64 |
| IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases 8.1.13 (Data Protection for Oracle) Solaris SPARC | M03GVML | Solaris SPARC |
| IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases 8.1.13 (Data Protection for Oracle) Windows | M03GXML | Windows x64 |
Prerequisites
Refer to the following websites for hardware and software requirements for all components and platforms supported by the components of IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases 8.1.14:
- Data Protection for Microsoft SQL Server 8.1.14
- Data Protection for Oracle 8.1.13
Note: The "All Requirements" document provides links to the Hardware & Software requirements for other releases of IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases, and its components, and platforms.
Though the "platform" associated with each link indicates only a single platform, information for all platforms associated with each document is available through the indicated URL.
The Compatibility Information website includes information regarding compatibility with earlier releases.
- Compatibility Information: Version 8.1 Data Protection for Microsoft SQL Server
- Compatibility Information: Version 8.1 Data Protection for Oracle
Installation Instructions
Detailed Installation instructions are available through the Installation and User's Guides for the respective components:
- IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases 8.1.14: Data Protection for Microsoft SQL Server Installation and User's Guide
- IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases 8.1.13: Data Protection for Oracle for UNIX and Linux Installation and User's Guide
- IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases 8.1.13: Data Protection for Oracle for Windows Installation and User's Guide
Download Package
The provided HTTP link in the following Download Options column directs you to the Passport Advantage Online website. Passport Advantage is a secure website that requires an account ID and password. It makes all of the component and platform images associated with IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases available for download.
Note: The following Passport Advantage link specifies "Windows" but the site allows you to access all images associated with either component of IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases 8.1.14 regardless of platform.
You can locate images on the Passport Advantage Online website by using the part number as the search query. For example, to locate the IBM Spectrum Protect: Data Protection for Microsoft SQL Server 8.1.14 on Windows, use CC36JML as the search query. You can also search by product name or component name.
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Problems Solved
The Update History documents contain a list of all APAR fixed in all 8.1.x levels of IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases:
- Update History: Version 8.1.x Data Protection for Microsoft SQL Server
- Update History: Version 8.1.X Data Protection for Oracle
The Documentation Updates technotes include changes, updates, and other clarifications to the currently available IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases publications.
Known Side Effects
The Known Issues & Limitations document describe known issues and limitations in all 8.1.x levels of IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases.
Technical Support
For support, see the website for product: Getting support for IBM Spectrum Protect Snapshot
Problems (APARS) fixed
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11 March 2022
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