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Abstract
This document describes how to download IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments
IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments:
- 8.1.20 Data Protection for VMware: Available 16 September 2023 on all platforms
- 8.1.20 Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V: Available 16 September 2023 on all platforms
- 8.1.20.x: no interim fixes available on this level
Download Description
Note: The product now known as IBM Storage Protect was named IBM Spectrum Protect in levels earlier than 8.1.19. To learn more about the brand change, see IBM Spectrum Protect brand change to IBM Storage Protect.
IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments 8.1.20 includes the following components and levels:
- Data Protection for VMware 8.1.20
- Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V 8.1.20
Packages on PTF distribution website
All IBM Storage 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 an IBM Storage 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 Storage Protect for Virtual Environments from a previous version or release. Maintenance packages (fix packs) and interim fixes are delivered on Fix Central.
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 Storage Protect for Virtual Environments". The HTTPS link in the download list 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 an IBM Storage 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 offers complete images of IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments for download. The packages available through Passport Advantage are the base level packages.
The Passport Advantage Online website is a secure website that requires an account ID and password. It has all of the component and platform packages associated with IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments components available for download. The HTTPS link in the download list directs to the Passport Advantage Online website.
To download and assemble the installation parts for IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments, complete the following steps:
- Go to the Passport Advantage Online website, click Customer sign in, and sign in by using your IBMid and password.
- In the Software and services online page, click Software download & media access.
- Use one of the search options under Browse your entitled software to find the link to one of the IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments components.
The fulfilled program number for IBM Storage Protect is 5725-W98. - On the product download page, verify that the Required checkbox is selected, and then click Download.
The following table contains the descriptions and part numbers of the parts for IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments components. - When the download is finished, unpack each downloaded part into a single temporary directory on your system.
- To install the product, follow the instructions in the IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments product documentation.
Note: Downloading any files indicates acceptance of the terms and conditions detailed in the IBM Program license agreement.
The following platform packages are available for download of IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments:
Image Name | Passport Advantage Part number | Platform Supported |
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IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments 8.1.20 (Data Protection for VMware) Linux | M0F0FML | Linux x86_64 |
IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments 8.1.20 (Data Protection for VMware) Windows | M0F0DML | Windows x64 |
IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments 8.1.20 (Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V) Windows | M0F0GML | Windows x64 |
Prerequisites
For featured technical support documents, see: Featured Documents: IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments.
For hardware and software requirements on other levels, see: Requirements Doacuments: IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments - All Requirements Doc.
For hardware and software requirements in this level, see:
- Hardware and Software Requirements: Data Protection for VMware 8.1.20
- Hardware and Software Requirements: Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V 8.1.20
Installation Instructions
To access technical information and various technical resources for this product, go to the IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments documentation.
This IBM Storage Protect or Virtual Environments level does not include an updated version of the product documentation.
- For the most recent product information, go to the Data Protection for VMware 8.1.15 documentation. For detailed installation instructions in this level, see Installing and upgrading Data Protection for VMware.
- For the most recent product information, go to the Data Protection for Hyper-V 8.1.11 documentation. For detailed installation instructions in this level, see Installing and upgrading Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V
Download Package
The HTTPS link in the Download Options column directs you to the IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments for this level.
How critical is this fix?
The following vulnerabilities are fixed in this level:
IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware | ||
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Fixing Level | Platform | Bulletin Title and Link |
8.1.20.0 | Linux Windows |
Security Bulletin: Vulnerabilities in Apache Commons Codec affect IBM Storage Protect Backup-Archive Client, IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments, and IBM Storage Protect for Space Management can lead to information disclosure https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7037814 |
8.1.20.0 | Linux Windows |
Security Bulletin: Vulnerabilities in Apache HttpComponents affect IBM Storage Protect Client, IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments, and IBM Storage Protect for Space Management (CVE-2012-6153, CVE-2014-3577, CVE-2020-13956) https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7037815 |
8.1.20.0 | Linux Windows |
Security Bulletin: Vulnerabilities in amqp-client affect IBM Storage Protect Client, IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments, and IBM Storage Protect for Space Management (CVE-2018-11087) https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7037816 |
8.1.20.0 | Linux Windows |
Security Bulletin: IBM Storage Protect Backup-Archive Client and IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments are vulnerable to confidentiality impact, availability impact, integrity impact, and arbitrary code execution due to multiple CVEs in IBM Java https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7037358 |
8.1.20.0 | Linux Windows |
Security Bulletin: A vulnerability in the Administrative command line client affects IBM Storage Protect Client, IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments, and IBM Storage Protect for Space Management (CVE-2023-40368) https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7034288 |
8.1.20.0 | Windows | Security Bulletin: IBM Storage Protect Backup-Archive Client and IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments are vulnerable to arbitrary code execution due to a DLL hijacking flaw (CVE-2023-35897) https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7037299 |
8.1.20.0 | Windows | Security Bulletin: Vulnerabilities in Expat (AKA libexpat) affect IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware (CVE-2022-23852, CVE-2022-23990) https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7015823 |
8.1.20.0 | Linux Windows |
Security Bulletin: IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments is vulnerable to arbitrary code execution, sensitive information disclosure, and denial of service due to CVEs in Apache Velocity, Apache Jena, and XStream (woodstox) https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7079947 |
IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V | ||
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Fixing Level | Platform | Bulletin Title and Link |
8.1.20.0 | Windows | Security Bulletin: Vulnerabilities in Apache Commons Codec affect IBM Storage Protect Backup-Archive Client, IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments, and IBM Storage Protect for Space Management can lead to information disclosure https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7037814 |
8.1.20.0 | Windows | Security Bulletin: IBM Storage Protect Backup-Archive Client and IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments are vulnerable to confidentiality impact, availability impact, integrity impact, and arbitrary code execution due to multiple CVEs in IBM Java https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7037358 |
8.1.20.0 | Linux Windows |
Security Bulletin: A vulnerability in the Administrative command line client affects IBM Storage Protect Client, IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments, and IBM Storage Protect for Space Management (CVE-2023-40368) https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7034288 |
8.1.20.0 | Windows | Security Bulletin: IBM Storage Protect Backup-Archive Client and IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments are vulnerable to arbitrary code execution due to a DLL hijacking flaw (CVE-2023-35897) https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7037299 |
8.1.20.0 | Linux Windows |
Security Bulletin: IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments is vulnerable to arbitrary code execution, sensitive information disclosure, and denial of service due to CVEs in Apache Velocity, Apache Jena, and XStream (woodstox) https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7079947 |
For most current security bulletins, search in the My Notifications website.
Note: you need to subscribe to this product in My Notifications website, see also in Featured Documents: IBM Storage 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 Storage Protect for Virtual Environments:
- Update History: Data Protection for VMware 8.1
- Update History: Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V 8.1
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 Storage 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 this level, 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 Passport Advantage Online support, see: eCustomer Care contact information.
For product support, see: IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments.
Product Synonym
IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments;
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Document Information
Modified date:
20 November 2023
UID
ibm17015823