Integration with Rational ClearCase

IBM® Rational® ClearCase® can be integrated with EPF Composer, if a properly configured Rational ClearCase server is available.

This topic describes this integration at a high level. For more information about installing Rational ClearCase, see Installing and Configuring Rational ClearCase.

The Rational ClearCase integration simplifies the task of managing a method library under version control. After installing the appropriate version control adapters, the authoring perspective is supplemented with the following features:

Note that the integration does not provide a mechanism that automatically checks in modified files. Users need to check in modified files through the Rational ClearCase perspective or Resource Navigator view.

Note: In some instances, specific files must be checked back into the version control system in a particular order. For more information about working with files, see the table in Common Actions Impact on Specific Files.

Supported Rational ClearCase versions

The following Rational ClearCase versions are supported:

  1. Rational ClearCase client-side plug-in supported by a Rational ClearCase 6.x or 7.x server.
  2. Rational ClearCase Remote Client (CCRC) 7.0.1 client-side plug-in supported by a Rational ClearCase 7.x server.

Consult your local Rational ClearCase administrator to determine the appropriate plug-in for your environment. You also need to obtain configuration settings, such as the server's URL.

Rational ClearCase should be used in single development stream mode. All users should agree to use reserved checkouts.

Rational ClearCase integration has been tested on Rational ClearCase 2003.06.15 and Rational ClearCase 7.0.0 with IFIX01.

The choice of the plug-ins depends on the version of the Rational ClearCase server that is used to support Rational ClearCase clients.

Note: You can use one of the following plug-ins, but not both. For example, if your Rational ClearCase server is 7.0.0 IFIX1, you can install either ClearCase Remote Client v7.0.1 or Rational ClearCase SCM adapter plug-ins, but not both. If your Rational ClearCase server is 2003.06.15, only the Rational ClearCase SCM adapter plugin should be installed.

After installing either of these plug-ins, you will have access to additional documentation in the online help pages.

Initially populating a library under version control

You might want to ask your Rational ClearCase administrator to add an existing method library to the Rational ClearCase VOB.

Alternatively, you may want to create a new method library and check it into a Rational ClearCase VOB by using the Team menu and clicking Share Project.

Restrictions

EPF Composer should not be used with the following versions of Rational ClearCase because files in the method library cannot be easily merged.
  • ClearCase MultiSite®
  • ClearCase UCM