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Download Information: 8.1.17 IBM Spectrum Protect™ for Mail

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Abstract

This document describes how and where to download the installation images for IBM Spectrum Protect™ for Mail 8.1.17


IBM Spectrum Protect for Mail packages in this level
-8.1.17 Data Protection for Microsoft Exchange Server: Available 9 December 2022
-8.1.17.2: Data Protection for Microsoft Exchange Server: Available 17 March 2023


Download Description

Tip: The product now known as IBM Spectrum Protect was named IBM Tivoli Storage Manager in releases earlier than Version 7.1.3. To learn more about the rebranding transition, see: Tivoli Storage Manager branding transition to IBM Spectrum Protect.

IBM Spectrum Protect for Mail 8.1.17 contains the following components:

  • Data Protection for Microsoft Exchange Server 8.1.17
  • Data Protection for HCL Domino 8.1.13

Tip: Customers who do not already use a component at the 8.1.0.x level must obtain a base image, with license enablement file, from the Passport Advantage Online website.

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 Data Protection for Microsoft Exchange Server and Data Protection for HCL Domino maintenance packages (fix packs) and interim fixes can be accessed by using the PTF distribution website. The HTTPS link in the download list 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 IBM Spectrum Protect for Mail components, 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 Mail component 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 Spectrum Protect for Mail". 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 IBM Spectrum Protect for Mail, 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 Spectrum Protect for Mail 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 Spectrum Protect for Mail 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 Spectrum Protect, complete the following steps:

  1. Go to Passport Advantage Online website, click Customer sign in, and sign in by using your IBMid and password.
  2. In the Software and services online page, click Software download & media access.
  3. Use one of the search options under Browse your entitled software to find the link to one of the IBM Spectrum Protect for Mail products. The fulfilled program number for IBM Spectrum Protect for Mail is 5725-X02.
  4. On the product download page, ensure that the Required checkbox is selected, and then click Download.
    The following table contains the descriptions and part numbers of the parts for IBM Spectrum Protect for Mail.
  5. When the download is finished, unpack each downloaded part into a single temporary directory on your system.
  6. To install the product, follow the instructions in the IBM Spectrum Protect for Mail product documentation.

Note: Downloading any files indicates acceptance of the terms and conditions detailed in the IBM Program license agreement.


The following components, levels, and platform images are available for download with IBM Spectrum Protect for Mail 8.1.17:

Image Name Passport Advantage Part Number Platforms Supported
IBM Spectrum Protect for Mail 8.1.17 (Data Protection for Microsoft Exchange) M08YFML Windows x64
IBM Spectrum Protect for Mail 8.1.13 (Data Protection for HCL Domino) Multilingual M049JML Windows x64
IBM Spectrum Protect for Mail 8.1.13 (Data Protection for HCL Domino) Multilingual M049HML Linux
IBM Spectrum Protect for Mail 8.1.13 (Data Protection for HCL Domino) Multilingual M049GML AIX


 

Prerequisites

Refer to the following websites for hardware and software requirements for all components and platforms supported by the components of IBM Spectrum Protect for Mail 8.1.17

Links to the hardware and software requirements for other releases of IBM Spectrum Protect Snapshot, and its components, are located in the website: IBM Spectrum Protect™ for Mail - All Requirements Documents .

The Compatibility Information website includes information regarding compatibility with earlier releases, see Compatibility Information: Version 8.1 Data Protection for Microsoft Exchange Server.

Featured technical support documents are listed in: IBM Spectrum Protect™ for Mail Featured Documents.



 

Installation Instructions

Detailed Installation instructions are available in the Installation and User's Guide 8.1.7 for Data Protection for Microsoft Exchange Server.

To access technical information and various technical resources for this product, go to the IBM Spectrum Protect for Mail documentation.
Note: For the most recent product information, go to the IBM Spectrum Protect Snapshot 8.1.17 documentation.

Detailed installation instructions are available in the Installation and User's Guide, see:

Download Package

The HTTPS link in the Download Options column directs you to the IBM Spectrum Protect for Mail for this level.
 

How critical is this fix?

No vulnerabilities are identified in IBM Spectrum Protect for Mail 8.1.17.x

Problems Solved

The Update History documents contain a list of all APAR fixed in all 8.1.x levels of IBM Spectrum Protect for Mail:

 

The Documentation Updates technotes include changes, updates, and other clarifications to the currently available IBM Spectrum Protect for MAil publications.


 

Known Side Effects

The Known Issues & Limitations document describe known issues and limitations in all 8.1.x levels of IBM Spectrum Protect for Mail


 

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Technical Support

See the Passport Advantage Online support at: eCustomer Care contact information.

For support, see the website for product: Getting Support for IBM Spectrum Protect for Mail

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Document Information

Modified date:
17 March 2023

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ibm16832236

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