CA ARCserve Central Applications r16 Update 6 Release Notes

1.0 Welcome

2.0 Enhancements and Modifications
2.1 CA ARCserve Central Host-Based VM Backup
2.2 CA ARCserve Central Protection Manager
2.3 CA ARCserve Central Reporting
2.4 CA ARCserve Central Virtual Standby

3.0 Prerequisites

4.0 Installation Files

5.0 Installation Instructions

6.0 Issues Fixed

7.0 Contact CA Technologies

1.0 Welcome

Welcome to the CA ARCserve Central Applications r16 Update 6 Release Notes file. This Release Notes file contains important information about Update 6.

2.0 Enhancements and Modifications

Update 6 includes enhancements and modifications to improve the quality, performance, and usability of CA ARCserve Central Applications.

2.1 CA ARCserve Central Host-Based VM Backup

CA ARCserve Central Applications r16 Update 6 includes the following enhancements and modifications to improve the quality, performance, and usability of CA ARCserve Central Host-Based VM Backup:

• CA ARCserve D2D integration--CA ARCserve Central Applications integrate with the CA ARCserve D2D r16 general availability release, r16 Update 1, r16 Update 2, r16 Update 3, r16 Update 4, r16 Update 5, and r16 Update 6.

  Note: To manage and protect nodes running CA ARCserve D2D r16 Update 6 you must install the Update 6 version of this application on the CA ARCserve Central Applications server.

• Update 6 provides you with improved integration with VMware vMotion. For example:

  • When a Host-Based VM Backup (backup) job is running, you cannot submit a Storage vMotion migration operation. To alert you of the condition, vCenter now displays a message indicating that Host-Based VM Backup disabled the migration operation.

    Note: Optionally, you can terminate the backup and submit the Storage vMotion migration operation.

  • When a Storage vMotion migration operation is in progress, Host-Based VM Backup now queues the backup job until the migration operation is complete.
• The node management process was enhanced to simplify the following tasks:

  • Nodes are now unavailable when they are deleted or cannot be detected from the server.
  • The ability to view the status of the policy deployment job displays in the Policy column.
  • You can now view backup jobs waiting in the queue, which is displayed in the Job column. In addition, the priority levels of backup jobs are described when you run a Backup Now.
  • You can now update multiple nodes simultaneously using the existing credentials or specifying new credentials. You can also force the server to manage the selected nodes.
  • The "Unassigned" node group is now called "Nodes without a policy" and the "Ungrouped" node group is now called "Nodes without a group".
• The configuration process was enhanced to simplify the following tasks:

  • The ability to set email alerts for newly discovered nodes. You can configure this setting through the Email and Alert Configuration screen.
  • The ability to configure the CA ARCserve Central Protection Manager server in CA ARCserve Central Host-Based VM Backup so that you can view Host-Based VM Backup discovered nodes email alert information from CA ARCserve Central Reporting.
  • You can now view a vCenter/ESX Host list from the Discovery Configuration screen when setting up a schedule to discover nodes.
• You no longer need to reset the Changed Block Tracking (CBT) function when backup jobs fail. Host-Based VM Backup now automatically enables CBT on the virtual machine.
• You can now set email alert notifications for failed catalog jobs when creating backup policies (Preferences tab).
• You can now set email alert notifications for backup jobs that are waiting in the queue, skipped, or replaced with another job. You can configure this setting through the policy Preferences tab.
• A new topic is added to this release describing how to retrieve used block data after submitting a full disk backup job. The topic is called Perform Full Disk Backups Containing Only Used Block Data.
• You can now open a Live Chat session with CA Technologies Technical Support representatives from all of the screens. The link is at the bottom right corner of the screens.

  Live Chat provides real-time monitoring and live help/support. Live Chat lets you optimize intelligent conversation between you and the CA ARCserve Central Applications Technical Support team. The chat allows you to address your concerns and questions immediately while still maintaining access to the product. Upon completion of the chat session, you can send a transcript of the chat to your email address.

  Note: You may need to add the Live Chat link to your Trusted sites.

• CA ARCserve Central Host-Based VM Backup now supports VMware vSphere Storage Appliance (VSA). Host-Based VM Backup can back up virtual machines that are on a VSA datastore. Host-Based VM Backup can restore virtual machines to a VSA data store.

2.2 CA ARCserve Central Protection Manager

CA ARCserve Central Applications r16 Update 6 includes the following enhancements and modifications to improve the quality, performance, and usability of CA ARCserve Central Protection Manager:

• CA ARCserve D2D integration--CA ARCserve Central Applications integrate with the CA ARCserve D2D r16 general availability release, r16 Update 1, r16 Update 2, r16 Update 3, r16 Update 4, r16 Update 5, and r16 Update 6.

  Note: To manage and protect nodes running CA ARCserve D2D r16 Update 6 you must install the Update 6 version of this application on the CA ARCserve Central Applications server.

• The node management process was enhanced to simplify the following tasks:

  • The ability to view the status of the policy deployment job displayed in the Policy column.
  • You can now update multiple nodes simultaneously using the existing credentials or specifying new credentials. You can also force the server to manage the selected nodes.
  • The "Unassigned" node group is now called "Nodes without a policy" and the "Ungrouped" node group is now called "Nodes without a group".
• The node deployment process was enhanced to simplify the following tasks:

  • The ability to view the latest version of CA ARCserve D2D when you deploy to a node and supporting lower versions of CA ARCserve D2D.
  • The ability to select/unselect all nodes on the D2D Deployment dialog.
• The configuration process was enhanced to simplify the following tasks:

  • The ability to set email alerts for newly discovered nodes. You can configure this setting through the Email and Alert Configuration screen.
  • A new vendor type is now added for Cloud Configuration for File Copy: Fujitsu Cloud (Windows Azure).
  • You can now view an Active Directory list when setting up a schedule to discover nodes in the Discovery Configuration screen.
• You can now open a Live Chat session with CA Technologies Technical Support representatives from all of the screens. The link is at the bottom right corner of the screens.

  Live Chat provides real-time monitoring and live help/support. Live Chat lets you optimize intelligent conversation between you and the CA ARCserve Central Applications Technical Support team. The chat allows you to address your concerns and questions immediately while still maintaining access to the product. Upon completion of the chat session, you can send a transcript of the chat to your email address.

  Note: You may need to add the Live Chat link to your Trusted sites.

2.3 CA ARCserve Central Reporting

CA ARCserve Central Applications r16 Update 6 includes the following enhancements and modifications to improve the quality and performance of CA ARCserve Central Reporting:

• CA ARCserve D2D integration--CA ARCserve Central Applications integrate with the CA ARCserve D2D r16 general availability release, r16 Update 1, r16 Update 2, r16 Update 3, r16 Update 4, r16 Update 5, and r16 Update 6.

  Note: To manage and protect nodes running CA ARCserve D2D r16 Update 6, you must install the Update 6 version of this application on the CA ARCserve Central Applications server.

• Two new Event Types are now added to the Alert Report:

  • Skip/Merge job waiting in the job queue: This alert generates a report of jobs that are skipped or merged in the waiting queue from CA ARCserve Central Host-Based VM Backup.
  • Discovery: This alert generates a report of newly discovered nodes from CA ARCserve Central Protection Manager or CA ARCserve Central Host-Based VM Backup.
• You can now open a Live Chat session with CA Technologies Technical Support representatives from all of the screens. The link is at the bottom right corner of the screens.

  Live Chat provides real-time monitoring and live help/support. Live Chat lets you optimize intelligent conversation between you and the CA ARCserve Central Applications Technical Support team. The chat allows you to address your concerns and questions immediately while still maintaining access to the product. Upon completion of the chat session, you can send a transcript of the chat to your email address.

  Note: You may need to add the Live Chat link to your Trusted sites.

2.4 CA ARCserve Central Virtual Standby

• CA ARCserve Central Applications r16 Update 6 includes the following enhancements and modifications to improve the quality, performance, and usability of CA ARCserve Central Virtual Standby:
• CA ARCserve D2D integration--CA ARCserve Central Applications integrate with the CA ARCserve D2D r16 general availability release, r16 Update 1, r16 Update 2, r16 Update 3, r16 Update 4, r16 Update 5, and r16 Update 6.

  Note: To manage and protect nodes running CA ARCserve D2D r16 Update 6 you must install the Update 6 version of this application on the CA ARCserve Central Applications server.

• The Virtual Standby Monitor Server is supported by the same operating systems listed in the CA ARCserve D2D Compatibility Matrix on the CA Support website.
• The node management process was enhanced to simplify the following tasks:

  • The ability to view the status of the policy deployment job displayed in the Policy column.
  • You can now power on virtual machines directly from the application. Use the Standby VM button located on the Node toolbar.
  • You can now update multiple nodes simultaneously using the existing credentials or specifying new credentials. You can also force the server to manage the selected nodes.
  • The "Unassigned" node group is now called "Nodes without a policy" and the "Ungrouped" node group is now called "Nodes without a group".
• You can now open a Live Chat session with CA Technologies Technical Support representatives from all of the screens. The link is located at the bottom right corner of the screens.

  Live Chat provides real-time monitoring and live help/support. Live Chat lets you optimize intelligent conversation between you and the CA ARCserve Central Applications Technical Support team. The chat allows you to address your concerns and questions immediately while still maintaining access to the product. Upon completion of the chat session, you can send a transcript of the chat to your email address.

  Note: You may need to add the Live Chat link to your Trusted sites.

• CA ARCserve Central Virtual Standby now supports VMware vSphere Storage Appliance (VSA). Virtual Standby can now create standby virtual machines on VSA datastores. Virtual Standby can perform a virtual to physical (V2P) of a standby virtual machine created on a VSA datastore.

3.0 Prerequisites

Before you install this update, verify that the following applications, as appropriate, are installed:

• CA ARCserve Central Host-Based VM Backup r16 General Availability (GA) release (with or without any previous r16 updates)
• CA ARCserve Central Protection Manager r16 GA release (with or without any previous r16 updates)
• CA ARCserve Central Reporting r16 GA release (with or without any previous r16 updates)
• CA ARCserve Central Virtual Standby r16 GA release (with or without any previous r16 updates)

4.0 Installation Files

CA ARCserve Central Applications r16 Update 6 contains the following installation files:

• CA ARCserve Central Host-Based VM Backup

  CA_ARCserve_Central_HBVB_R16_Update_6.exe
  

• CA ARCserve Central Protection Manager

  CA_ARCserve_Central_PM_R16_Update_6.exe
  

• CA ARCserve Central Reporting

  CA_ARCserve_Central_Report_R16_Update_6.exe
  

• CA ARCserve Central Virtual Standby

  CA_ARCserve_Central_VSB_R16_Update_6.exe
  

• CA ARCserve D2D

  CA_ARCserve_D2D_R16_Update_6.exe
  

5.0 Installation Instructions

There are two methods that you can use to install Update 6.

• Install Update 6 using the update utility from the Home Page.
• Install Update 6 manually using the installation media posted on the CA Support website.

To install Update 6 using the update utility from the Home Page, follow these steps:

1. Open and log in to the application.
2. From the top right corner of the Home Page, click Help, and then click Check Updates.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Update 6.

To install Update 6 manually, download and install the installation media listed below.

1. CA ARCserve Central Protection Manager

   http://rmdmdownloads.ca.com/ArcAppUpdates/ArcApp/CM/r16/updates/CA_ARCserve_Central_PM_R16_Update_6.exe
   

2. CA ARCserve Central Reporting

   http://rmdmdownloads.ca.com/ArcAppUpdates/ArcApp/Reporting/r16/updates/CA_ARCserve_Central_Report_R16_Update_6.exe
   

3. CA ARCserve Central Virtual Standby

   http://rmdmdownloads.ca.com/ArcAppUpdates/ArcApp/VCM/r16/updates/CA_ARCserve_Central_VSB_R16_Update_6.exe
   

4. CA ARCserve Central Host-Based VM Backup

   http://rmdmdownloads.ca.com/ArcAppUpdates/ArcApp/VSphere/r16/updates/CA_ARCserve_Central_HBVB_R16_Update_6.exe
   

6.0 Issues Fixed

CA ARCserve Central Applications r16 Update 6 fixes the following issues:

Virtual Standby:

• License failure messages no longer display in the Virtual Standby Summary panel when the node is selected under the Action Required group on the Virtual Standby monitor server.

7.0 Contact CA Technologies

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