Source Code Control - Version 9.1

nvalia · Post by **nvalia** » Fri Jun 06, 2014 9:25 am

Hi,

Is there any specific Source Code Control tool that works best with Information Server V9.1 (mainly usage is Datastage)?

We are considering Rational suite - ClearQuest and ClearCase

Any suggestions around the tool we can use especially considering the cost and ease of use

Does Microsoft Team Foundation work well with Information Server?

Thanks and appreciate your help,
VN

ArndW · Post by **ArndW** » Fri Jun 06, 2014 9:42 am

I have yet to find any source control system that integrates well with DataStage.

Most of the projects that I've been on that require source control will do this via exports from DataStage, usually at a project level since doing it at a job and routine level is just too much overhead. I've never been successful in integrating a "check-out" and "check-in" process or procedure via any source control system. Luckily DataStage elements are 1W-nR (1 writer/editor and n readers), so it is possible to ensure that no two versions of a job are simultaneously being edited.

ray.wurlod · Post by **ray.wurlod** » Fri Jun 06, 2014 2:52 pm

Through Information Server Manager (or its command line interface istool) you can check-in and check-out DataStage and other components. For non-IBM source code control systems this is managed through the Eclipse download for the particular product. IBM source code control systems are directly supported.

However, this interface does not enforce the rule that a component must be checked out to be worked on. You must implement this via management practices.

mchivuku · Post by **mchivuku** » Thu May 14, 2015 7:48 am

ray.wurlod wrote:Through Information Server Manager (or its command line interface istool) you can check-in and check-out DataStage and other components. For non-IBM source code control systems this is managed throug ...

Ray,

May I know if the IS Manager ensures a checked out object is no more editable through the Designer client and a check in makes a new version of the same code (if there were changes)?

Thanks,
Priya

ray.wurlod · Post by **ray.wurlod** » Thu May 14, 2015 3:26 pm

Currently it does not.

qt_ky · Post by **qt_ky** » Fri May 15, 2015 6:35 am

The Information Server Manager User's Guide (for 11.3) has instructions for configuring Rational ClearCase as well as Rational Team Concert. We do not have either tool, so having developers follow a self created process document is key.