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HPE Backup Navigator 9.30 released

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On 2015/12/07 Hewlett Packard Enterprise released the new version of HPE Backup Navigator 9.30, it includes important changes and new features. For a complete list see manual. HPE Backup Navigator is the reporting tool for HPE Data Protector.

Some new features:

  • Support for SUSE Linux Enteprise 12
  • Support for Data Protector 9.05
  • Set and monitor RPO/RTO

Information regarding the new version can be downloaded here https://softwaresupport.hp.com. For login you need the HP Passport account.

Direct link:

– hpe_man_BN9.30_Release_Notes_pdf.pdf

The new version can be downloaded here: https://ssl.www8.hp.com/us/en/ssl/dlc/secure_software.html?prodNumber=H7P25EAE

Data Protector 9 – Patch Bundle 9.05 (Build 105)

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On 2015/12/04 Hewlett Packard Enterprise released patch bundle 9.05 for Linux, HP-UX and Windows, it includes important changes and new features. For a complete list see patch description.

Some new features:

  • Re-branding to Hewlett Packard Enterprise
  • Recovery Manager Central integration into Data Protector
  • Federated Catalyst and CoFC for Solaris and AIX
  • Display of minor version information in GUI
  • Add/remove clients into/from backup specifications using CLI
  • Define exclude parameters in backup specifications using CLI
  • Parallel vmdk backup for VMware integration and VM name resolution in GUI
  • Improved media reconstruction for virtual media
  • Bulk-Editing for backup specifications using Perl script
  • LTO-7 readiness
  • Device Filtering
  • Oracle 10g support reintroduced
  • Reconnect function in copy and consolidation jobs
  • FIPS 140-2 certified cryptology module

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.hp.com. For login you need the HP Passport account.

Direct link:

– Windows – DPWINBDL_00905 – Patch Bundle

– Linux – DPLNXBDL_00905 – Patch Bundle

– HP-UX – DPUXBDL_00905 – 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 c04883615

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With document ID c04883615 on 2015/11/19 an advisory for HPE Data Protector 9.04 was released, describing a problem with the synchronisation of the CDB in Data Protector 9.04. The article describes the symptoms and offers a solution – the installation of a site specifc patch (SSPNT900_008, SSPLNX900_004 or SSPUX900_004).

The complete advisory can be read here: http://h20566.www2.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=c04883615. A valid support contract is required and you need to open a support case before receiving the site specific patch.