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Download Information: 8.1.17 IBM Spectrum Protect™ for Databases

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Abstract

This document describes how and where to download IBM Spectrum Protect™ for Databases 8.1.17

IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases packages in this level:
-8.1.17 Data Protection for SQL Server: Available 9 December 2022
-8.1.17.1 Data Protection for SQL Server: Available 13 December 2022
-8.1.17.2 Data Protection for SQL 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 Databases 8.1.17 contains the following components:

  • Data Protection for Microsoft SQL Server 8.1.17
  • Data Protection for Oracle 8.1.13

To learn about new features in IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases, see in What's new for IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases

This document 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 Databases 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 Data Protection for Microsoft SQL Server or Data Protection for Oracle, 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 Databases 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 Databases". 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 Databases component, 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 Databases 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 IIBM Spectrum Protect for Databases 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 for Databases component, 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 the IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases product.
    The fulfilled program number for IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases is 5725-X01.
  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 Databases.
  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 Databases product documentation.

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

The following images are available for download in Passport Advantage Online website.
Image Name Passport Advantage Part Number Platforms Supported
IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases 8.1.17 Multiplatform Multilingual eAssembly G07BMML Windows x64
IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases 8.1.17 (Data Protection for Microsoft SQL Server) Multiplatform, Multi-Language M08YDML Windows x64
IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases 8.1.13 (Data Protection for Oracle) AIX M03GRML AIX
IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases 8.1.13 (Data Protection for Oracle) HP Itanium M03GSML HP-UX
IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases 8.1.13 (Data Protection for Oracle) Linux M03GTML Linux x86_64
Linux on System Z
IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases 8.1.13 (Data Protection for Oracle) Solaris x86_64 M03GWML Solaris x86_64
IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases 8.1.13 (Data Protection for Oracle) Solaris SPARC M03GVML Solaris SPARC
IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases 8.1.13 (Data Protection for Oracle) Windows M03GXML Windows x64


 

Prerequisites

For hardware and software requirements for all IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases components:

Note: For hardware and software requirements for other releases of IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases, see: IBM Spectrum Protect™ for Databases - All Requirements Documents.

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

The Compatibility Information website includes information regarding compatibility with earlier releases.


 

Installation Instructions

To access technical information and various technical resources for this product, go to the IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases.

Note: In the IBM Documentation, IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases 8.1.17 does not include an updated version of the product documentation. For the most recent product information, go to the:

Detailed installation instructions are available the Installation and User's Guide for the respective components:


 

Download Package

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


 

How critical is this fix?

No vulnerabilities are identified in IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases 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 Databases:

 

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

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Technical Support

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

For additional information, go to the following website: Support Portal - IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases

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Problems (APARS) fixed
IT40278;IT38421;IT41243;IT42212;IT38393;IT39134;IT38360

Document Information

Modified date:
17 March 2023

UID

ibm16832946

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