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Compatibility Information: Version 8.2 Data Protection for Microsoft SQL Server

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Abstract

This document includes information regarding IBM Storage Protect for Databases: Data Protection for Microsoft SQL Server Version 8.2 compatibility with earlier releases.

Content

  • Data Protection for Microsoft SQL Server 8.2.0 is compatible with IBM Storage Protect™ API 8.2.x and IBM Storage Protect™ Backup-Archive Client 8.2.x.
  • The following application levels are not supported with Data Protection for Microsoft SQL Server 8.1.x:
    • IBM Storage Protect™ API 8.2.x
    • IBM Storage Protect™ Backup-Archive Client 8.2.x
  • Existing backups created using previous versions of IBM Storage Protect Databases: Data Protection for Microsoft SQL Server can be restored using Data Protection for Microsoft SQL Server 8.2.x within the constraints of the platforms and applications supported by the 8.2 release.
  • New backups created with Data Protection for Microsoft SQL Server 8.2.x cannot be restored using previous versions of Data Protection for Microsoft SQL Server.
     
  • Data Protection for Microsoft SQL Server 8.2.x can be used with:
    • Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager 8.2.x
       



Detailed HW & SW Requirements for all supported Data Protection for Microsoft SQL Server releases are available via the "All Requirements Doc" located at: 
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21218747


Support Lifecycle information for all IBM Storage Protect products including IBM Storage Protect for Databases 8.2, is available at: http://www.ibm.com/software/sysmgmt/products/support/lifecycle/ 
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TIP: Refer to the Tivoli Storage Manager for Databases: Data Protection for Microsoft SQL Server 8.2 Installation and User's Guide for detailed installation instructions and upgrade considerations before attempting to install or update this product.

The Installation and User's Guide can be accessed at the following location:
http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSER7G_8.1.0/db.sql/t_protect_dpdbsql.html

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Document Information

Modified date:
05 December 2025

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ibm17253387

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