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Download Information: IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments 8.1.15.x

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Abstract

This document describes how to download installation packages for IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments 8.1.15.x.

Check the following sections to determine for this IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments level:
- Section "Download Packages" for available packages
- Section "How critical is this fix?" for fixed vulnerabilities
- Section "Solved Problems" for update history and documentation updates
- Section "Known Side Effects" for Known Issues and Limitations


Download Description

IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments 8.1.15.x includes the following components and levels:

  • Data Protection for VMware 8.1.15
  • Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V 8.1.15

The download description section 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

All IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments maintenance packages and the interim fixes can be accessed by using the PTF distribution website. The HTTPS link in the section "Download package" directs to the PTF distribution website.

However, these maintenance packages and interim fixes available through PTF distribution website do not contain the required license enablement files. For initial installation of a IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments component on a server or VM, you must obtain your packages, with the associated license enablement files, from the Passport Advantage Online website.

 

Packages on Fix Central online

To get the most current features and enhancements, it is required to update IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments from a previous version or release. Maintenance packages and interim fixes are delivered on Fix Central. The HTTP link in the section "Download package" directs to the Fix Central online website.

However, these maintenance packages and interim fixes available through Fix Central do not contain the required license enablement files. For initial installation of a IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments component on a server 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 packages 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 packages available through Passport Advantage are the base level packages. For any maintenance packages and interim fixes, check Fix Central.

The following platform packages are available for download of IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments:

Image Name Passport Advantage Part Number Platforms Supported
IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments:
Data Protection for VMware 8.1.15
Linux, Multi-Language
 		 M0623ML Linux
IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments:
Data Protection for VMware 8.1.15
Windows, Multi-Language
 		 M0622ML Windows
IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments:
Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V 8.1.15
Windows, Multi-Language
 		 M0624ML Windows


 

Prerequisites

For hardware and software requirements in this level, see:


For hardware and software requirements on other levels, see: IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments - All Requirements Doc.

For featured technical support documents, see: Featured Documents for IBM Spectrum Protect™ for Virtual Environments.


 

Installation Instructions

Installation instructions are available in the Installation and User's Guide for IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments components.

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Download Package

The HTTPS link in the Download Options column directs you to the following sites:

  • PTF distribution website:
    PTF distribution website provides fixes for maintenance packages and interim fix packages, and the corresponding autodeploy packages. 

  • Fix Central online website:
    Fix Central provides fixes for maintenance packages and interim fix packages, for your system's software, hardware, and operating system. Fix Central is a secure website that requires you to log in using your IBMid. You can acquire an IBMid at  Sign up to IBMid.
    You can locate the packages 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".

  • 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 packages associated with IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments 8.1.15 available for download.
    You can locate the packages 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 M0622ML for Windows and use M0623MLfor Linux.

Reminder: The packages available through Fix Central do not contain license enablement files. Install previous a base level package before you use these packages.


 

Packages for level 8.1.15:

  • Fix pack 8.1.15 - Available 29 June 2022 for Linux x86 and Windows x64
    • Data Protection for VMware 8.1.15.1 - Available 12 August 2022 for Linux x86
    • Data Protection for VMware 8.1.15.2 - Available 27 September 2022 for Linux x86 and Windows x64
    • Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V 8.1.15.2 - Available 27 September 2022 for Linux x86 and Windows x64

 

To find the download documents for all supported versions and all available download options, see:  IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments - All downloads doc.



 

How critical is this fix?

Following vulnerabilities are fixed in this level on IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments:

IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware
Fixing Level Platform Bulletin Title and Link
8.1.15 Linux
Windows		 Security Bulletin: Vulnerabilities in IBM Java Runtime affect IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client, IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management, and IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments (CVE-2021-35550, CVE-2021-35603)
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6596379
8.1.15.2 Linux
Windows		 Security Bulletin: Vulnerabilities in IBM Java Runtime and IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty affect IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client, IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management, and IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6823727
8.1.15.2 Linux
Windows		 Security Bulletin: Vulnerabilities in FasterXML Jackson Databind and Apache Xerces affect IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client, IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management, and IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6823731


 

IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V
 Fixing Level Platform Bulletin Title and Link
8.1.15 Windows Security Bulletin: Vulnerabilities in IBM Java Runtime affect IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client, IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management, and IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments (CVE-2021-35550, CVE-2021-35603)
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6596379
8.1.15.2 Windows Security Bulletin: Vulnerabilities in IBM Java Runtime and IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty affect IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client, IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management, and IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6823727
8.1.15.2 Windows Security Bulletin: Vulnerabilities in FasterXML Jackson Databind and Apache Xerces affect IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client, IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management, and IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6823731

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:

Note: Maintenance is cumulative. APARs fixed in the previous fix packs and interim fixes are also fixed in the most current delivery.

For changes, updates, and other clarifications to the currently available IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments 8.1.x publications, see:


 

Known Side Effects

For known issues and limitations in this level, see:


 

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Technical Support

For support, see the website for product: Getting support for IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments.


 

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Document Information

Modified date:
27 September 2022

UID

ibm16568701

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