Micro Focus Data Protector Software 10.40 has been released

Micro Focus is announcing the release of 

Product: Micro Focus Data Protector Software

Version: 10.40

Languages: English, French, Japanese, Simplified Chinese

The following key new features are available with this version:

• Zero Downtime Backup (ZDB) for NetApp SnapMirror with ONTAP 9.x enables Data Protector to leverage array-based replication to back up filesystems and SQL, VMware and Oracle databases providing fast and efficient backups for both primary and secondary NetApp storage systems
• Comprehensive support matrix: Support for PostgreSQL clustering allows users to back up and restore multi-master high-availability clusters in PostgreSQL environments
• H3C CAS virtualization enhancements include support for Incremental and differential backup; restore to new Virtual Machine and Changed Block Tracking
• Performance improvements in terms of response times for the Web-based Graphical User Experience (GUI) by changing from IE to Chromium provides a better user experience
• Secure backup and restore: Improved security as a result of white hat penetration testing and National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) pre-check testing
• Installation and upgrade improvements include enhancements to the installation pre-check, improved pre-check conditions and Multi-NIC handling along with general application server improvements.
• Enhanced integrated reporting provides support for Ubuntu for reporting server installations. Furthermore, detailed problem description and recommended actions for substantial number of DP errors providing faster discovery of root causes for backup failures leading to a quicker resolution

For more information, please check the Release Notes for this version (available from MySupport).     

If you have an active support subscription for these products, please plan for downloading this version from the Software Licenses and Downloads Portal. You will need your Software Passport login and password to access the Software Licenses and Downloads Portal.

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Please note that all Data Protector customers with active support subscriptions are eligible to update to Micro Focus Data Protector version 10.40.