It's been reported here that the restore time in the v8.1 CLIENT is much improved over v7 so I would recommend that one for the client. I am not sure the server version makes a difference for this situation.
David Ehresman -----Original Message----- From: ADSM: Dist Stor Manager [mailto:ADSM-L@VM.MARIST.EDU] On Behalf Of Rhodes, Richard L. Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2017 10:51 AM To: ADSM-L@VM.MARIST.EDU Subject: [ADSM-L] Spectrum Protect for VE - how to get started Hello, Up till now we have used BA clients in VM's. We would like to look into implementing VE. I would appreciate any wisdom on bringing it up first time. A specific question would be which version. Our current TSM servers are v7.1.5, but I'm wondering if bringing up a v8.1 server and VE would be best. Rick ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The information contained in this message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or an agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this document in error and that any review, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately, and delete the original message.