Prerequisites for the ClearCase Connector

The ClearCase® Connector must be installed on a Rational® ClearCase client host that supports dynamic views.
This host (called the synchronization host) is responsible for the initial import and subsequent synchronization operations.
  • It must be running Rational ClearCase release 7.0.0 or later, and must support dynamic views.
  • The cleartool and ratlperl executables must be in the default path for Rational ClearCase users. On some platforms, this is configured by the Rational ClearCase installation.
  • If the synchronization host is running The UNIX® System or Linux® and must support synchronization with UCM projects that are enabled for Rational ClearQuest®, the Rational ClearQuest shlib directory (typically located in /opt/rational/clearquest/shlib) must be in the default path for Rational ClearCase users if the synchronization host. In addition, you must configure ratlperl for use with Rational ClearQuest by running the cq_setup script (typically installed under /opt/rational/clearquest) before you start the Rational Team Concert™ on the synchronization host.

Users who work exclusively in Rational Team Concert source control do not need to import or synchronize. Teams using the ClearCase Connector typically schedule synchronization to occur at regular intervals during periods of reduced Rational ClearCase activity (nightly, for example). The merge workspace owner monitors synchronization results in case merges are required or errors reported.

If any member(s) of the team will be working with Rational ClearCase, they should be familiar with the restrictions and best practices described in Considerations for Rational ClearCase users.


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