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SCM101: Principles of Software Configuration Management with IBM Rational ClearCase UCM

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Course Type: Web-based training
Level: Introductory

22 Aug 2005
Updated 28 Jul 2006

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About this course

This online course introduces the software developer to the principles of software configuration management, as well as to IBM® Rational's software configuration management solution: IBM Rational ClearCase® UCM. Conceptual explanations, typical user scenarios, and self-check exercises will introduce you to using UCM to maintain and track changes to software.

In this course

Topics covered

  • Module 1: Introduction to Software Configuration Management (30 minutes)

  • Module 2: Introduction to UCM: IBM® Rational's "Best Practices" Software Configuration Management Solution (45 minutes)

  • Module 3: Introduction to UCM Functionality (45 minutes)

Audience

  • The principles behind software configuration management
  • Basic ClearCase UCM functionality

Objectives

  • Describe the basic principles behind Software Configuration Management (SCM)

  • Describe how UCM works to provide software configuration management solutions

  • Identify the specific UCM screens and menus (Microsoft Windows and UNIX) required to maintain and track changes to software

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.


System requirements

  • OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP 2, SP3, SP4, Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Workstation SP 6a +SRP, Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP 1, SP 2
  • Machine Speed: 56K modem (assuming connectivity between 32-50Kbps)
  • Display Properties: High color, minimum resolution of 1024x768
  • Browser: Internet Explorer browser Version 6.0 or later, Netscape Navigator browser Version 7.0 or later, Mozilla browser Version 1.1 or later, FireFox 1.0.7 browser

Duration

2 hours


Languages

English


Software products

This course addresses training for:

  • IBM Rational ClearCase UCM (Windows)

Required experience

To benefit from this course, students must:

  • Have a basic understanding of the their host computer's operating system from an end-user's perspective

Related courses

For students interested in continued learning in this field, we suggest taking:

Instructor-led training

  • Fundamentals of IBM Rational ClearCase Unified Change Management
  • Managing Software Projects with IBM Rational ClearCase Unified Change Management

How to purchase and access Rational Web-based Training

For more information

In the US call 1-800-728-1212, or see the Rational training page



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