Select Rational ClearQuest clients to deploy
Determine the clients that are required for each site to
plan the deployment and obtain the required licenses.
Each client has its own benefits and requirements. Some deployment models might use all the clients, depending on licensing strategy, lab locations, performance needs, and user needs and expertise. Table 1 provides a brief description of each client and the work that is required to deploy the client.
For more information about the licensing needs of these clients, see Managing licenses with Rational® Common Licensing
| Client | Deployment work |
|---|---|
| Rational ClearQuest® Web client - web-based interface for Rational ClearQuest | Moderate deployment work required. This web client requires dedicated server
resources, but does not require users to install Rational
ClearQuest on their local system. Providing users
with access to this client requires a server to host the following server software that must be
installed and configured: WebSphere® Application Server,
IBM® HTTP Server, and the Rational
ClearQuest Web server. You can also install optional server components to support additional features such as full-text search and reporting. |
| Rational ClearQuest Client - An Eclipse-based, stand-alone application. | Minimal deployment work required. This client is installed with default settings and does not require any configuration. |
| Rational ClearQuest client for Windows - Windows based application | Minimal deployment work required. This client is installed with default
settings and does not require any configuration. Important: The ClearQuest for Windows Client is deprecated in ClearQuest version 8.0.1.
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For more information about these clients, see the corresponding content sections for each client: