

In the IBM Spectrum Protect Client - InstallShields Wizard window that opens, Right-click spinstall (or spinstall.exe), then select Run as administrator. If you see this prompt, select Yes to All. If the installer detects files from an earlier version in this directory, you will be prompted to confirm you want to overwrite the old files. (This is necessary, even though you are logged on using system admin credentials.)Ĭlick Next to accept the default directory location for the uncompressed files. Right-click the installer, then select Run as administrator. Locate the directory with the installer you downloaded above. Log into Windows using an account with FULL ADMINISTRATOR PRIVILEGES.ĭownload the 64-bit SP v8.1 installer to your computer.Ĭlose your browser and any other open applications. Be sure to save your work and close all applications before proceeding. Your system may restart automatically one or more times during the installation process. Review the README file for important information about system requirements, fixes, features, and known problems with this release. Locate your copy of the email confirming your subscription that contains: If this computer is not yet registered, please go to the EZ-Backup Subscription Page.

This procedure requires that the computer is registered with the EZ-Backup service. If you have an earlier version of the backup client installed, please use our Upgrade instructions instead of these instructions. Windows Server 2012 R2 and Server Core 2012 R2 Windows Server 2019 Core (for Spectrum Protect 8.1.7 and higher) Windows Server 2022 Core (for Spectrum Protect 8.1.13 and higher) (for IBM Spectrum Protect v8.1.13 and higher) Installation Instructions for Spectrum Protect Client v8.1 for Most of the controls and procedures are either exactly the same or very similar. IBM changed the name to IBM Spectrum Protect (formerly Tivoli Storage Manager) and the look of the interface has changed. The software for the EZ-Backup service underwent major changes between version 7.1 and version 8.1.
