HP Data Protector for PCs Data Vault Server Release Notes

for Windows operating systems

Software version: 7.0
Publication date: June 2011

This document is an overview of the changes made to the HP Data Protector for PCs Data Vault Server. It contains important information that is not included in books or Help. You can find information about the following in this document:

What's New in This Release?
Installation Notes
Enhancements and Fixes
Known Problems, Limitations, and Workarounds
Documentation Updates
Localization Support
HP Software Product Integration
HP Software Support
Legal Notices

What's New in This Release?

For more information about customer-related enhancements and software fixes, see Enhancements and Fixes.

Installation Notes

Installing HP Data Protector for PCs Data Vault Server for the first time

  1. Install HP Data Protector for PCs Data Vault Server software on a single server. Chose the option Web Data Vault Server when asked which component to install. Please note that Cleanup software will also be installed.
  2. Configure a Data Vault Policy for the installed Web Data Vault Server on the Policy Server using the Policy Server Console.

Full installation requirements, as well as instructions for installing HP Data Protector for PCs, are documented in the Installation and Administration Guide provided in PDF (.pdf) format. You can find the guide on the product installation media at this location:

\root\Docs

Evaluating HP Data Protector for PCs

You can evaluate HP Data Protector for PCs free for 60 days. You have the full functionality of HP Data Protector for PCs during the evaluation period.

To purchase HP Data Protector for PCs licenses, see the Installation and Administration Guide.

Software and Hardware Requirements

Note: For the most up-to-date information, see the the Support Matrix section below.

Before installing HP Data Protector for PCs Data Vault Server, make sure that your system meets the following minimum requirements.

HP Data Protector for PCs Data Vault Server

Support Matrix

You can find the Support Matrix for this product that lists all software and hardware requirements at this location: HP Support matrices. Note that the Support Matrix for the centrally defined Data Vault Cleanup has changed since the last release.

Note: Most of the support areas require that you register as an HP Passport user and sign in. Many also require an active support contract. To find more information about support access levels, go to: Access levels.

To register for an HP Passport ID, go to: HP Passport Registration

Documentation

The following documentation is included with HP Data Protector for PCs to help you install and use all HP Data Protector for PCs features and options:

Enhancements and Fixes

Known Problems, Limitations, and Workarounds

Documentation Updates

The first page of this release notes document contains the following identifying information:

To check for recent updates or to verify that you are using the most recent edition, visit this URL: HP Software Product Manuals

To retrieve a document, select the following:

  1. Product name
  2. Version list
  3. Operating System
  4. Preferred language
  5. Document title
  6. Click Open or Download.

You must have Adobe Reader installed to view files in PDF format (*.pdf). To download Adobe Reader, go to the Adobe web site.

Localization Support

HP supplies HP Data Protector for PCs Data Vault Server localized software and documentation in these languages:

HP Software Product Integration

n/a

HP Software Support

This web site provides contact information and details about the products, services, and support that HP Software offers. For more information, visit the HP Support web site at: http://www.hp.com/support.

HP Software support provides customer self-solve capabilities. It provides a fast and efficient way to access interactive technical support tools needed to manage your business. As a valued support customer, you can benefit by being able to:

To access the self-solve knowledge base, click Use self-serve knowledge search on the HP Support web site.

Note: Most of the support areas require that you register as an HP Passport user and sign in. Many also require an active support contract. To find more information about support access levels, go to: Access levels.

To register for an HP Passport ID, go to: HP Passport Registration.

Legal Notices

©Copyright 2011 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.

Confidential computer software. Valid license from HP required for possession, use or copying. Consistent with FAR 12.211 and 12.212, Commercial Computer Software, Computer Software Documentation, and Technical Data for Commercial Items are licensed to the U.S. Government under vendor's standard commercial license.

The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

The information contained herein is subject to change without notice.

For information about third-party and/or open source license agreements, see the \root\LicenseAgreements directory on the product installation media

Trademark Notices

Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows® XP, and Windows Vista® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.


© 2011 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.