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ClearCase and ClearQuest

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Provide mechanism for clearfsimport to associate its checkins with CMI tasks in base ClearCase VOBs/views.

Clearfsimport is not just a "one time use" import tool. It is often used to import third party "code drops" and revised versions of tools into ClearCase. (For example, if you are keeping compilers like GCC under source control to improve build aud...
4 months ago in ClearCase and ClearQuest / ClearCase 0 Future consideration

Add Docker for Windows support for MVFS based ClearCase views

Please support ClearCase dynamic views to be mounted in Docker for Windows containers, e.g. binding a folder on an MVFS drive to a container directory / drive when starting the container or install a component within the container, which can start...
over 4 years ago in ClearCase and ClearQuest / ClearCase 0 Future consideration

Crystal Reports and "Print Record" button functionality in ClearQuest 9.1.0 64-bit client

As a follow up to case number TS004629636, we would like to submit the following Request for Enhancement. Our organization primarily uses the native 'ClearQuest for Windows' client. We use the "CrystalReportsRuntimeForRational.msi" and the 32-bit ...
over 3 years ago in ClearCase and ClearQuest / ClearQuest 1 Future consideration

Implement ClearQuest User Account Password Management

Implement ClearQuest user account password management including: user must change password on next login, password expiration, account lockout from failed login attempts, user self-request for a password reset and tool provides reset link/method. ...
10 months ago in ClearCase and ClearQuest / ClearQuest 0 Future consideration

ClearCase "Notify" program should support secure mail relays

The current "notify" program shipped with ClearCase on Windows will only connect to an "open" mailrelay over plaintext SMTP. An open mail relay can be leveraged by malicious actors to send spam, possibly magnifying the impact of a network breach i...
over 1 year ago in ClearCase and ClearQuest / ClearCase 0 Future consideration

ClearCase report builder should return to ClearCase 9.1

The clearcase report builder was removed from ClearCase in version 9.1. The report builder provides unique visibility into what is happening in the ClearCase environment.
over 2 years ago in ClearCase and ClearQuest / ClearCase 0 Future consideration

Bring back ability to check in multiple files in single click with "Apply to All" button in RAD ClearTeam Explorer Extension / ClearQuest integration.

In the past developers were able to click "Apply to All" button when checking in multiple files with Rational Application Developer with ClearTeam Explorer Extension + ClearQuest Perl based integration. However, in ClearCase 9.0.2.x "Apply to All"...
about 1 year ago in ClearCase and ClearQuest / ClearCase 1 Future consideration

Ensure ClearCase CtCmd functions with CQPerl by bundling it with ClearQuest

Since ClearCase and ClearQuest are now "debundled," there is the possibility that CQ Perl Hooks, etc., that perform ClearCase operations using CtCmd will fail if ClearCase and ClearQuest Perl versions diverge. We have already seen issues where add...
7 months ago in ClearCase and ClearQuest / ClearQuest 2 Future consideration

Provide file-based ClearQuest connection support on Windows (similar to on Linux/UNIX)

The federal government has been implementing DFARS (NIST 800-171) requirements for a few years. These are mandatory and effective as of December 31, 2017. One of the DFARS requirements is that database usernames are changed every 90 days. This wre...
almost 7 years ago in ClearCase and ClearQuest / ClearQuest 1 Future consideration

checkvob should detect corrupted containers

Add a checkvob option to scan the VOB for corrupted source container. That option will prevent critical situation such as multisite replication stuck because of corrupted container. Currently the only way is to open all files until an error is pro...
over 2 years ago in ClearCase and ClearQuest / ClearCase 0 Future consideration