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A one-day, tools-oriented course, StarTeam Essentials is for anyone getting started with StarTeam or anyone needing to refresh skills and knowledge of StarTeam.
StarTeam Essentials introduces the basics of managing software configuration with StarTeam; the necessary skills to easily and safely version files, manage change requests, and actively collaborate with coworkers through requirements, tasks and discussion threads related to development.
Goal The focus is on using StarTeam in the context of daily development activities, ranging from managing files to satisfying new product requirements to resolving reported software defects.
Throughout the course, you will use the StarTeam interface to accomplish these tasks and learn how to integrate this into your existing development processes.
Upon completing this course, you will:
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Understand the problems Configuration Management solves, CM purpose, CM roles, StarTeam benefits and StarTeam architecture (client, server)
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Understand the StarTeam project structure and be able to navigate StarTeam projects
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Be able to access and update Configuration Items
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Be able to customize the way StarTeam displays item data
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Know how to access previous CI revisions
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Be able to participate in Change Management processes
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Communicate with other team members using Topics
Participants New users of StarTeam, anyone involved with the management and versioning of files, change requests, requirements or tasks.
Previous knowledge No special requirements for previous knowledge.
Practical exercises / Tools All concepts are taught through a combination of instructor-led discussion and self-paced exercises. |
Content
Welcome and Introduction
Navigating StarTeam Projects
Working with Files
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Access files, add new files, and update existing files, including related tasks, such as creating links to Change Requests or attaching a revision label
Customizing StarTeam Display
Identifying and Accessing Item Revisions
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Access and work with individual item revisions, including checking/opening a specific file revision, accessing item revisions by revision number, date, label, promotion state
Participating in a Change Management Process
Change Requests Using Topics
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