Comparison of batch and Microsoft Source Code Control (SCC) modes

IBM® Rational® Rhapsody® supports configuration management tools, including IBM Rational ClearCase®, in either of two main modes: Batch and SCC.

Batch mode is the traditional method of interacting with configuration management tools that do not conform to the SCC standard. In this mode, Rational Rhapsody has a custom set of properties for each tool that launch tool‑specific commands for the configuration management operations.

SCC mode is an alternate method of interacting with configuration management tools that conform to the SCC standard. In SCC mode, you need set only one property to interface with any of dozens of SCC‑compliant configuration management tools, without further customization. You interact directly with the GUI elements for the configuration management tool to perform SCC‑supported operations. Return status information, or error information in the case of failure, comes directly from the configuration management tool. In this way, you have more direct configuration management tool interaction, and receive more complete feedback on configuration management operations, in SCC mode.

Each mode has pros and cons in the Rational Rhapsody and IBM Rational ClearCase integration. To help you decide which mode might be best for your situation, this topic provides you with an in‑depth understanding of these differences. It also provides you with a decision‑making process to help users of these products determine which mode might better address their needs.


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