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Status Not under consideration
Created by Guest
Created on Mar 18, 2022

backport (AIX) 8.1.14.x server fixes to 8.1.13.x

There are a number of fixes included in Spectrum Protect server 8.1.14.0 (plus some DB2 security fixes just postponed to 8.1.14.100). However, 8.1.14.x drops support for AIX 7.1. Having to also upgrade (still supported) AIX 7.1 to AIX 7.2 or 7.3 just to get SP 8.1 minor/modification level fixes introduces additional complexity at a minimum, and potentially capital expense for refreshing server hardware for 7.2+ compatibility.

Idea priority Medium
  • Admin
    Juan Carlos Jimenez Fuentes
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    Mar 25, 2022

    IBM has evaluated the request, and has determined that it can not be implemented at this time or does not align with the current multi-year strategy. This request may be resubmitted for consideration after 18 months from the date of submission. The request submitter will automatically be notified by email when the request qualifies for reconsideration and resubmission.