Download Information: Version 7.1.6.x Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V

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Tip: Beginning with Version 7.1.3, IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments is now IBM Spectrum Protect™ for Virtual Environments. Some applications such as the software fulfillment systems and IBM License Metric Tool use the new product name. However, the software and its product documentation continue to use the Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments product name. To learn more about the rebranding transition, see http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21963634.

Note: Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V 7.1.6.2 delivery was repackaged to include the V7.1.6.2 Backup-Archive Client. This V7.1.6.2 Backup-Archive Client includes the APAR fixes of IT15769 and IT15975.

Note: About vulnerabilities that have been identified in Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V:

• Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V 7.1.6.2 delivery includes no security vulnerabilities.

Note: About vulnerabilities that have been identified in IBM Spectrum Protect Client/API:

The IBM Spectrum Protect Client/API are used as components of Data Protection for Hyper-V. The IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client also known as Data Mover is a separate prerequisite and is included as a convenience in the Data Protection for Hyper-V installation package. Be aware that all Data Protection for Hyper-V functional components must be at the same Fix Pack level. Within a given Fix Pack level, the interim fix level can differ.

See in the "Flashes, alerts and bulletins for Tivoli Storage Manager for Virtual Environments Support Portal" for vulnerabilities that have been identified in IBM Spectrum Protect affecting beside other IBM Spectrum Protect products also Data Protection for Hyper-V.

Instructions to replace IBM Spectrum Protect Client/API on system where Data Protection for Hyper-V is installed within a Fix Pack level:

• It is possible to upgrade the Data Mover by installing the new IBM Spectrum Protect Client package. This will update the IBM Spectrum Protect API as well.

Interim fix packages contain no license enablement file. You must already have the 7.1.6.2 base package to obtain the license enablement file required to use the product. For information about how to download and install the Version 7.1.6 package using the Passport Advantage Online Web site, please refer to the download document:
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24042232