Chapter 5. Establishing the Initial SCM Environment

The quickest way to get started using ClearCase is by creating one project VOB (PVOB) and one source VOB, and importing your existing source code. However, this is effective for only small projects and small systems. For most projects, some advanced planning is advised. This chapter covers the information you need to know to do this planning and the steps you must take to set up the initial SCM environment. We cover the basics of ClearCase architecture, discuss the hardware resource requirements for ClearCase, suggest some guidelines for taking a system from its logical design to its physical implementation, cover the creation of ClearCase VOBs, and discuss setting up component baseline promotion ...

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