Download Information: IBM Storage Protect for Mail 8.1.21

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Abstract

This document describes how and where to download the installation images for IBM Storage Protect for Mail 8.1.21

IBM Storage Protect for Mail packages in this level:
- 8.1.21 Data Protection for Microsoft Exchange Server: Available 15 December 2023
- 8.1.19 Data Protection for HCL Domino: Available 16 June 2023
- 8.1.21.x: no interim fix currently

Download Description

Note: The product now known as IBM Storage Protect was named IBM Storage 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 Mail 8.1.21 contains the following components:

Data Protection for Microsoft Exchange Server 8.1.21
Data Protection for HCL Domino 8.1.19

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.

Packages on PTF distribution website

All IBM Storage Protect for Mail 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 Storage 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 Storage 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 Storage 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 Storage 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 Storage 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 Storage 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 Storage Protect, complete the following steps:

Go to 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 Mail products.
The fulfilled program number for IBM Storage Protect for Mail is 5725-X02.
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 Storage Protect for Mail.
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 Mail 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 Mail:

Image Name	Passport Advantage Part number	Platform Supported
IBM Storage Protect for Mail 8.1.21 (Data Protection for Microsoft Exchange)	M0GBJML	Windows x64
IBM Storage Protect for Mail 8.1.19 (Data Protection for HCL Domino)) AIX Multilingual	M0CK8ML	AIX
IBM Storage Protect for Mail 8.1.19 (Data Protection for HCL Domino) Linux Multiplatform Multilingual	M0CK9ML	Linux
IBM Storage Protect for Mail 8.1.19 (Data Protection for HCL Domino) Windows Multiplatform Multilingual	M0CKBML	Windows

Prerequisites

For featured technical support documents, see: IBM Storage Protect™ for Mail Featured Documents.

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

For hardware and software requirements in this level, see:

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

Installation Instructions

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

This IBM Storage Protect or Mail level does not include an updated version of the product documentation.

For the most recent product information, go to the IBM Spectrum Protect for Mail 8.1.7: Data Protection for Microsoft Exchange Server. For detailed installation instructions in this level, see Installation and User's Guide 8.1.7 for Data Protection for Microsoft Exchange Server.
For the most recent product information, go to the Data Protection for IBM Domino. Here you can find also detailed installation instructions.

Download Package

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

How critical is this fix?

Following vulnerability is fixed in this level:

IBM Storage Protect for Mail: Data Protection for Microsoft Exchange
Fixing Level	Platform	Bulletin Title and Link
8.1.21	Windows	---

Problems Solved

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

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

IBM Spectrum Protect for Mail: Data Protection for Microsoft Exchange Server Version 8.1 Documentation Updates
IBM Spectrum Protect for Mail: Data Protection for HCL Domino Version 8.1 Documentation Updates
Note: No documentation updates exist currently for Data Protection for HCL Domino

Known Side Effects

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

Known Issues and Limitations: Version 8.1.x IBM Storage Protect Snapshot for Microsoft Exchange & Version 8.1.x Data Protection for Microsoft Exchange
Known Issues and Limitations: Version 8.1.x Data Protection for HCL Domino
Note: No Known Issues and Limitations exist currently for Data Protection for HCL Domino.

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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 Storage Protect for Mail

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