Setting up ClearCase

The procedure for installing ClearCase is fairly easy and straightforward. A good starting point is to read through the ClearCase Installation Guide and to check any release notes for additional information pertinent to the installation. You should also check that all applicable service packs and patches are applied before starting the installation.

As described in “Networkwide release host” on page 72, ClearCase uses a network wide release host. The release host contains the so-called release area where the ClearCase product release is stored. Updated patches and service releases can be applied to the release area, and individual hosts can then be updated from the release area. The network wide release host does not have ...

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