Nice video explaining how to use Microsoft Azure as backup target for HPE VM Explorer.
Data Protector 9 – Patch Bundle 9.08 (Build 112)
On 2016/10/13 Hewlett Packard Enterprise released patch bundle 9.08 for Linux, HP-UX and Windows, it includes important changes and new features. For a complete list, please refer to the patch description.
The focus for this release was stability, so only two new features were introduced: Microsoft Azure support and support for PDB/CDB in Oracle 12c (Pluggable Database/Container Database). In addition Data Protector now supports ZDB/IR for Oracle ASM and HPE StoreOnce RMC 2.02/3.0.
It is strongly recommended to read the full description of the bundle.
If you own a valid support contract you can download the patches from https://softwaresupport.hpe.com. For login you need the HPE Passport account.
Direct link:
– Windows – DPWINBDL_00908 – Patch Bundle
– Linux – DPLNXBDL_00908 – Patch Bundle
– HP-UX – DPUXBDL_00908 – Patch Bundle
Did you know? When you received a hotfix for a previous Data Protector (minor) version, you should make sure the hotfix is included in the patch bundle before applying the patch bundle. This is recommended for customers which may have received the hotfix right before the release of the patch bundle. If your hotfix is not included in the patch bundle open a software case and ask for assistance.
Data Protector Webinar – 17102016
Sorry, this article is not available in your language, as the promoted webinar is available in German only.
Data Protector 8 – Patch Bundle 8.16
On 2016/09/26 Hewlett Packard Enterprise released patch bundle 8.16 for Linux, HP-UX and Windows, it includes important changes. For a complete list, please refer to the patch description.
It is strongly recommended to read the full description of the bundle.
If you own a valid support contract you can download the patches from https://softwaresupport.hpe.com. For login you need the HPE Passport account.
Direct link:
– Windows – DPWINBDL_00816 – Patch Bundle
– Linux – DPLNXBDL_00816 – Patch Bundle
– HP-UX – DPUXBDL_00816 – Patch Bundle
Did you know? When you received a hotfix for a previous Data Protector (minor) version, you should make sure the hotfix is included in the patch bundle before applying the patch bundle. This is recommended for customers which may have received the hotfix right before the release of the patch bundle. If your hotfix is not included in the patch bundle open a software case and ask for assistance.
Advisory c05273359
With document ID c05273359 on 2016/09/15 an advisory for HPE Data Protector 9.07 was released, describing a communication problem with Zero Downtime Backup and 3PAR Storage. The article describes the symptoms and offers a workaround and a solution – the installation of a hot fix (DP0907_b109_QCCR2A69014_HF1).
The complete advisory can be read here: http://h20564.www2.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=emr_na-c05273359. A valid support contract is required and you need to open a support case before receiving the hot fix.