Infoscale 8.0.2 installer performs incorrect OS discovery for Windows Server 2025

Problem

As per Operating Systems-Server components section of Veritas InfoScale 8.0.2 Software Compatibility List - Windows , Infoscale 8.0.2 only supports Windows Server 2019 and Windows Server 2022.

However, due to incorrect OS discovery being performed by the Infoscale 8.0.2 installer, it is able to run on Windows Server 2025 thereby bypassing the compatibility matrix. 

Error Message

There are no error messages.

Running the installer on Windows Server 2025 allows it to pass the OS discovery/compatibility check although it being incompatible. 

As seen below, while Infoscale 8.0.2 is not compatible with Windows Server 2025, the installer when run on Windows Server 2025 passes the OS compatibility check by incorrectly discovering it as Windows 2022 (compatibile OS)

Cause

The issue is identified as a defect in the OS versioning and discovery code of the Infoscale 8.0.2 installer causing Windows Server 2025 to be discovered as Windows Server 2022 hence allowing the installer to run successfully, despite the incompatibility. 

Solution

Infoscale 8.0.2 does not support Windows Server 2025. Support for Windows Server 2025 is available starting Infoscale 9.x only. 

This above reported issue is presently under investigation by our Engineering Team. Depending on the results of this investigation, it may be addressed through a patch or hotfix in current or future software releases. However, this specific issue is not currently scheduled for inclusion in any upcoming release. If this issue has a significant business impact on your continued use of the product, please contact your Sales representative or the Sales team to discuss your concerns.
 
Note: Customers experiencing this issue are encouraged to contact Arctera Technical Support as data is still being collected to assist in resolving this issue.