Updating IBM Spectrum Protect Plus components

You can update the IBM Spectrum Protect Plus components to get the latest features and enhancements. Software patches and updates are installed by using the IBM Spectrum Protect Plus user interface or command-line interface for these components.

Important: Ensure that all vSnap servers are upgraded before you begin the IBM Spectrum Protect Plus server upgrade to a newer version.

For information about available update files and how to obtain them from an IBM® download site, see technote 6827871.

Before you update IBM Spectrum Protect Plus components, review the hardware and software requirements for the components to confirm any changes that might have occurred from previous versions.

Review the following restrictions and tips:

The update process through the IBM Spectrum Protect Plus user interface updates IBM Spectrum Protect Plus features and the underlying infrastructure components including the operating system and file system. Do not use another method to update these components.
Do not update any of the underlying components for IBM Spectrum Protect Plus unless the component is provided in an IBM Spectrum Protect Plus update package. Infrastructure updates are managed by IBM update facilities. The IBM Spectrum Protect Plus user interface is the primary means for updating IBM Spectrum Protect Plus features and underlying infrastructure components including the operating system and file system.

Before you update components, it is important that you back up your IBM Spectrum Protect Plus environment as described in Backing up the IBM Spectrum Protect Plus catalog.