num_pages: 380
description: A guide to understanding the foundations of software configuration management (SCM) and applying this knowledge to IBM/Rational's ClearCase. [UNK] A soup to nuts guide full of practical advice for practitioners looking to manage project change with the most popular SCM tool in the market: IBM/Rational's ClearCase [UNK] Product launch at IBM/Rational Software Development Conference in Las Vegas (May 2005) [UNK] Includes best practice recommendations that are not found in the IBM/Rational tools documentation set Software configuration management (SCM) involves identifying the configuration of the software at given points in time of a lifecycle, systematically controlling changes to the configuration, and maintaining the integrity and traceability of the configuration throughout the software lifecycle. It is a long overlooked topic, which organizations now recognize as incredibly valuable. The scond edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect the latest version of the ClearCase tool and state-of-the-art best practices in software engineering. This is most definitely a how to book. use to manage change to their software assets. Key principles are illuminated by real-world case studies, [Illegible] examples, and practical [Illegible] that allow the reader to fully understand the potential and applications of the popular ClearCase tool.
language: English
title: Software Configuration Management Strategies and IBM Rational ClearCase: A Practical Introduction
titlecomplete: Software Configuration Management Strategies and IBM Rational ClearCase: A Practical Introduction
ratings_count: 13
publisher: IBM Press