Ultramatics assists your organization and/or projects successfully apply Rational Software Change and Configuration Management disciplines using IBM/Rational brand products including

	IBM Rational ClearCase LT
	IBM Rational ClearCase
	IBM Rational ClearCase MultiSite
	IBM Rational ClearQuest
	IBM Rational ClearQuest MultiSite

The diverse set of activities includes

	Assist your organization successfully review, define, implement a RUP based iterative Change and Configuration Management using IBM/Rational ClearQuest and ClearCase tools
	Review existing change management processes and determines usage patterns and needs for change management improvement if it is required
	Assist in source code control plan including branching strategies and best practices using ClearCase
	Review network and set up system administration for both tools and provide mentoring for best practices and appropriate change control processes for your organization
	Integrate ClearCase and ClearQuest as per your organizational requirement
	Aid in the development of ClearQuest/ClearCase schemas that enforce work policies and integrate all of your development tools into one coherent suite, with ProjectConsole as a reporting mechanism (if required)

Service Overview

UltraStart™/ Rational Software Change and Configuration Management program offering provides a packaged set of consulting services to quickly implement a fundamental Rational Software Change and Configuration Management environment. UltraStart™ solutions in this area are aimed at implementing effective change and configuration management processes and tools in our customer environments, including analyzing and adapting change procedures, configuring tools to support these procedures, sizing and configuring the hardware architecture supporting the tools, and ensuring the correct integration with other tools and programs used in the customer environment. It is delivered by our Certified Rational consultants - all of who have an extensive background in Rational Software Change and Configuration Management tools.

ULTRASTART™ /RSCCM Basics

During this 2-3 weeks service engagement, Ultramatics Rational Certified professionals will:
	Install and customize RSCCM tools on one hardware platforms of your choice with sufficient detail to enable you to test those tools in your environment.
	Discuss administration and operational aspects of your environment with operations personnel including ClearCase, ClearQuest tips & techniques.
	Provide you with a detailed report that documents your custom installation environment and parameters, security and future deployment consideration, "best practice" naming convention guidelines for use with RSCCM tools and value added Rational products available in the marketplace.
	Provide you with a skills assessment overview in a matrix format so you can tactically plan and budget for RSCCM tools training/resource requirements.

ULTRASTART™ /RSCCM Advanced

During this 4-5 weeks service engagement, Ultramatics Rational Certified professionals will perform everything provided in the ULTRASTART™/ RSCCM Basics as well as:
	Install RSCCM tools on one additional platform.
	Review your Enterprise Software Change and Configuration Management architecture and topology and document enterprise RSCCM tools implementation and integration considerations.
	Provides a one -day Rational Software Change and Configuration Management tools overview training class that addresses the fundamentals of RSCCM tools including:   - Overview, Concepts and Architecture. - Planning and Customization. - Sample Applications. - Future plans and considerations.

Additional Information

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