Rational ClearQuest v2001A.04.20 Hot Fix RAMBU00020118 Release Notes

Copyright © 2001 Rational Software and its subsidiaries. All rights reserved.

Release Notes, version 09.10.2001

Please read this document to learn about known product issues, important tips, and other Rational ClearQuest product information.


Table of Contents

 

1.     Supported Hardware and Software Platforms

2.     What’s New in Rational ClearQuest v2001A.04.20 Hot Fix RAMBU00020118

3.     Installing Rational ClearQuest v2001A.04.20 Hot Fix RAMBU00020118

4.     List of Known Defects

5.     The Rational Web Site

6.     Subscribing to the ClearQuest Users Group.

7.     Accessing the Sample Hooks Database

8.     Contacting Rational Technical Support

 


1.              Supported Hardware and Software Platforms

 

Platform
Software Version
Operating Systems

32-bit
Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 6a
Windows 2000 and Windows 2000 Service Pack 1
Windows 98 2nd Edition
Windows ME
Note: Rational ClearQuest is no longer supported running on Windows 95.

Hardware Requirements

Intel 32-bit
233 MHz or higher Pentium-compatible computer
Hard Drive containing system files: 43 MB (default drive is C)
Hard Drive where ClearQuest is installed: 141 MB
RAM Client Machines:
Windows/98: 64MB
Windows/NT: 128MB
Windows 2000: 128MB
RAM ClearQuest Administrator Machine: 256 MB
RAM Web Server Machine: 1 GB
Monitor Resolution: 1024x768

Terminal Servers

Windows 2000
Citrix MetaFrame 1.8

Web Browsers

Internet Explorer 4.01 (4.72.3110.8 recommended)
Internet Explorer 5.0 and 5.5
Netscape Navigator 4.7

NOTE: Netscape 6 is not supported at this time. Various issues have been discovered involving a number of buttons and controls that do not operate properly with the new version of Netscape. ClearQuest may support Netscape 6 in a future release.

Web Servers

IIS 5.0, 4.0

Web Clients on Non-Windows Platforms

Netscape 4.7 running on Solaris 2.5.1, Solaris 2.6, Solaris 7, Solaris 8
HP-UX 10.20, or HP-UX 11.00

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Office 97 Service Release 2
Microsoft Office 2000 Service Release 1

Databases

Microsoft SQL Server 6.5 Service Pack 5
Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 Service Pack 2
Microsoft SQL Server 2000
SQL Anywhere 5.5.05
Oracle 7.3.4 on Windows NT, Windows 2000, Solaris, and HP-UX
Oracle 8.0.5 on Windows NT, Windows 2000, Solaris, and HP-UX
Oracle 8.1.5 on Windows NT, Windows 2000, Solaris, and HP-UX
Oracle 8.1.6 on Windows NT, Windows 2000, Solaris, HP-UX, and Linux
Oracle 8.1.7 on Windows NT, Windows 2000, Solaris, HP-UX, and Linux
IBM DB2 6.1 on Windows NT, Windows 2000
IBM DB2 7.1 on Windows NT, Windows 2000

Database Drivers

Windows NT with MDAC 2.5
Windows 2000 with MDAC 2.5, 2.5.1, and 2.6

 


2.              What’s New in Rational ClearQuest MultiSite v2001A Hot Fix RAMBU00020118

This patch was created to address defect RAMBU00020118.  Under certain conditions, data divergence can occur between two ClearQuest MultiSite replicas.  In particular, the divergence occurs with schemas that set field values in Action Initialization and/or default value hooks for actions other than the SUBMIT action. If a schema does not contain any such hooks, this patch is not required.  If, however, the patch is required, it must be installed on all machines that run ClearQuest MultiSite, including client desktops, Web Servers, and any machines that run MultilUtil to synchronize databases.

This hot fix resolves the problem.


3.              Installing Rational ClearQuest v2001A Hot Fix RAMBU00020118

ClearQuest v2001A.04.20 Hot Fix RAMBU00020118 is designed to be installed directly on top of ClearQuest v2001A.04.20.  This hot fix comprises this readme file and a self extracting executable.  Follow these steps to install the hotfix:

q      If the ClearQuest web is installed on your machine you must ensure that the ClearQuest\WWW folder is not read-only.

q      Run the self extracting executable ‘CQ_2001A.04.20_HotFix_RAMBU00020118.exe’.

q      Enter the location of your existing ClearQuest or Rational Suite installation in the ‘Unzip to folder:’ field. Please be sure to provide the name of the folder that  contains the ClearQuest folder.

q      Press the’Unzip’ button to extract the hot fix into your installation.

No other configuration is necessary.  Users may immediately begin running the ClearQuest client.


4.              List of Known Defects

None.


5.              The Rational Web Site

Please visit the Rational Web site for latest Release Notes, patches and information:

http://www.rational.com/


6.              Subscribing to the ClearQuest Users Group.

The ClearQuest Users Group is an e-mail forum where you can share your experiences, pose questions, or obtain useful information from other ClearQuest users. To subscribe to the group, visit the Rational web site at:

http://www.rational.com/support/usergroups/index.jsp

Your e-mail address will not be given out to anyone.


7.              Accessing the Sample Hooks Database

The ClearQuest Sample Hooks Repository provides a place for users to trade hook scripts with one another. The Repository is located at:

http://clearquest.rational.com/

You can browse the existing hook scripts for ideas, or add a script you would like to share with others.


8.              Contacting Rational Technical Support

If you have any problems with the software or documentation, please contact Rational Technical Support via telephone or electronic mail as described below. For information regarding support hours, languages spoken, and other Rational Software information, visit the Rational web site, http://www.rational.com/sitewide/support.

Rational’s web site contains an extensive library of Technical Notes. To access the Technical Notes, go to http://solutions.rational.com/solutions/.

Rational maintains Support Centers in different geographic regions. To contact the center nearest you, consult the chart below. If you are contacting Technical Support by phone, dial the phone number shown below and follow the voice prompts to select ClearQuest Technical Support.

Support Location

Telephone

Electronic Mail

North America

(800) 433-5444

(408) 863-4000

mailto:support@rational.com

Europe

PHONE: +31 20 454-6200

FAX:+31 20 454-6201

mailto:support@europe.rational.com

Asia Pacific

+61-2-9419-0111

mailto:support@apac.rational.com

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