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Abstract
This document describes how to download installation images for IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments 8.1.14.x.
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IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments 8.1.14 includes the following components and levels:
- Data Protection for VMware 8.1.14
- Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V 8.1.14
This document is divided into linked sections. Use the following links to go to the section of the document that you require.
- Packages on PTF distribution website
- Packages on Fix Central online
- Packages on Passport Advantage online
Packages on PTF distribution website
All IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments 8.1.14.0 maintenance packages and the 8.1.14.x interim fixes can be accessed by using the PTF distribution website. The HTTPS link in the section "Download package" directs to the Fix Central online website.
However, these maintenance packages and interim fixes require an existing 8.1.x installation on the machine before you apply them because they do not contain the license enablement files that are required for use of the component. For initial installation of a IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments component on a machine or VM, you must obtain your packages, with the associated license enablement files, from the Passport Advantage Online website.
Packages on Fix Central online
The IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments 8.1.14.0 maintenance packages and the 8.1.14.x interim fixes can be accessed by using the Fix Central online website. The HTTPS link in the section "Download package" directs to the Fix Central online website.
However, these maintenance packages and interim fixes require an existing 8.1.x installation on the machine before you apply them because they do not contain the license enablement files that are required for use of the component. For initial installation of a IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments component on a machine or VM, you must obtain your packages, with the associated license enablement files, from the Passport Advantage Online website.
Packages on Passport Advantage online
The Passport Advantage Online website has complete images of IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments for download. The HTTPS link in the section "Download package" directs to the Passport Advantage Online website.
The following platform packages are available for download of IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments 8.1.14:
Image Name | Passport Advantage Part Number | Platforms Supported |
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IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments 8.1.14 (Data Protection for VMware) Linux, Multi-Language |
M04Z6ML | Linux |
IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments 8.1.14 (Data Protection for VMware) Windows, Multi-Language |
M04Z5ML | Windows |
IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments 8.1.14 (Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V) Windows, Multi-Language |
M04Z7ML | Windows |
Prerequisites
For hardware and software requirements supported by IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments in this level, see:
- Hardware and Software Requirements: Data Protection for VMware 8.1.14
- Hardware and Software Requirements: Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V 8.1.14
For hardware and software requirements on other levels, see: IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments - All Requirements Doc.
Featured technical support documents are listed in: Featured Documents for IBM Spectrum Protect™ for Virtual Environments.
Installation Instructions
Detailed Installation instructions are available in the Installation and User's Guide for IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments:
- The Data Protection for VMware documentation does not include an updated version of the product documentation. For the most recent product information, go to the Data Protection for VMware 8.1.13 documentation.
- The Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V documentation does not include an updated version of the product documentation. For the most recent product information, go to the Data Protection for Hyper-V 8.1.11 documentation.
Download Package
Packages for level 8.1.14:
- Fix pack IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments 8.1.14: Available 11 March 2022 for Linux x86 and Windows x64
The HTTPS link in the Download Options column directs you to the following sites:
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Passport Advantage online website. Passport Advantage is a secure website that requires an account ID and password. It has all of the component and platform images associated with IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments 8.1.14 available for download.
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 for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware use as search query M04Z5ML for Windows and use M04Z6ML for Linux. -
Fix Central online website. Fix Central is a secure website that requires you to log in using your IBM ID. Fix Central allows you to search, select, order, and download fixes to your system with a choice of delivery options. You can acquire an IBM ID for free at Sign up to IBMid.
You can locate images on the Fix Central online website by using the product name, version, and platform as the search query. For example, use the "IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments".
Reminder: These images available through the Data Protection for VMware maintenance packages link do not contain license enablement files. You must already have an installed base level package to use these packages.
How critical is this fix?
Following vulnerabilities are identified in level 8.1.14.x Data Protection for VMware and Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V:
IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware | ||
First Fixing VRMF Level | Platform | Bulletin Title and Link |
8.1.14 | Linux Windows |
Security Bulletin: IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty vulnerabilities affect IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client, IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments, and IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management (CVE-2021-35517, CVE-2021-36090) https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6562383 |
8.1.14 | Linux Windows |
Security Bulletin: Vulnerability in IBM Dojo affects IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments (CVE-2021-23450) https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6563457 |
IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V | ||
First Fixing VRMF Level | Platform | Bulletin Title and Link |
8.1.14 | Windows | Security Bulletin: IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty vulnerabilities affect IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client, IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments, and IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management (CVE-2021-35517, CVE-2021-36090) https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6562383 |
8.1.14 | Windows | Security Bulletin: Vulnerability in IBM Dojo affects IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments (CVE-2021-23450) https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6563457 |
For most current security bulletins, search in the My Notifications website.
Note: you need to subscribe this product in My Notifications website, see also in Featured Documents for IBM Spectrum Protect™ for Virtual Environments.
Problems Solved
The Update History documents contain a list of all APAR fixed in all 8.1.x levels of IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments:
- Update History: Data Protection for VMware 8.1
- Update History: Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V 8.1
The Documentation Updates technotes include changes, updates, and other clarifications to the currently available IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments 8.1.x publications, see:
- Documentation Updates Data Protection for VMware 8.1
- Documentation Updates Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V 8.1
Known Side Effects
For known issues and limitations in all 8.1.x levels of IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments, see:
- Known Issues and Limitations: Data Protection for VMware 8.1
- Known Issues and Limitations: Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V 8.1
Technical Support
For support, see the website for product: Getting support for IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments.
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Modified date:
15 March 2022
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ibm16552530