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About ClearCase automatic views

Question & Answer


Question

What should I know before using ClearCase® automatic views?

Answer

ClearCase V9.1.0.1 and later

Full support for automatic views on Linux is available and the functionality is the same as was introduced in the Technology Preview with refinements made during the preview period. Upgrade to ClearCase 9.1.0.1 to use automatic views in production deployments. Support for automatic views on Windows continues.

ClearCase V9.0.1 through 9.1.0

No changes to automatic views were introduced in these releases except in V9.0.1.6.

ClearCase V9.0.1.6 and later

Automatic views can be mapped to a drive letter by using net use, similar to dynamic views.

Note: The Technology Preview of automatic view support on Linux was introduced in version 9.0.1.2. For more information about the Technology Preview of automatic view support on Linux (x86 and x86_64 hardware only), see technote http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/299151.

Server installation

For instructions on installing and configuring server-side components for automatic views, see technote http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/514843.

Key help topics

The automatic view combines certain features of the dynamic view with those of the web view. The following help topics contain important information that you must read before using this type of view:

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Document Information

Modified date:
26 June 2023

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