IBM Rational Build Forge Training

Introduction to IBM Rational Build Forge

Gain an overview of IBM Rational Build Forge, a build automation and management tool designed to streamline the build process and integrate with various development environments. Learn about its core features, architecture, and benefits.

Getting Started with IBM Rational Build Forge

Learn how to set up and configure IBM Rational Build Forge. Understand the installation process, initial configuration tasks, and integration with your development environment.

Build Automation and Management

Explore how to automate and manage build processes using IBM Rational Build Forge. Learn how to define build workflows, manage build artifacts, and handle build dependencies to ensure efficient and reliable builds.

Integration with Development Tools

Discover how IBM Rational Build Forge integrates with various development tools and environments. Learn about integration with version control systems, issue tracking tools, and continuous integration servers.

Build Scripts and Customization

Learn how to create and customize build scripts in IBM Rational Build Forge. Understand scripting languages, build definitions, and how to tailor build processes to meet your project's requirements.

Monitoring and Reporting

Explore the monitoring and reporting capabilities of IBM Rational Build Forge. Learn how to track build status, generate reports, and analyze build metrics to ensure build quality and efficiency.

Error Handling and Troubleshooting

Understand error handling and troubleshooting techniques in IBM Rational Build Forge. Learn about common issues, diagnostic tools, and strategies for resolving problems in the build process.

Performance Tuning and Optimization

Learn techniques for tuning and optimizing build performance. Understand how to optimize build times, manage resources effectively, and ensure efficient build processes.

Security and Access Control

Discover security and access control features in IBM Rational Build Forge. Learn how to manage user roles, define permissions, and secure your build environment.

Best Practices and Advanced Features

Explore best practices and advanced features of IBM Rational Build Forge. Learn about advanced build configurations, integration scenarios, and strategies for optimizing your build environment.

Hands-On Labs and Projects

Engage in hands-on labs and projects to apply your knowledge of IBM Rational Build Forge. Work on real-world scenarios to develop practical skills in build automation and management.

IBM Rational Build Forge syllabus

1: Introduction to the Build Forge System

  • Overview of Build Forge
    • Purpose and benefits
    • Key features and components
  • Creating a Build Forge Project
    • Projects, Environments, and Steps
    • Defining and configuring project elements
  • Configuring a Build Forge Project
    • Servers, Collectors, and Selectors
    • Setting up and managing project configurations
  • Optimizing a Build Forge Project
    • Chaining and Threading
    • Improving performance and efficiency
  • Build Forge Adaptors
    • Overview and use cases
    • Integrating adaptors into projects
  • Executing a Build Forge Project
    • Scheduling, Results, and the Bill of Materials (BOM)
    • Managing execution and analyzing results
  • Build Forge IDE Plug-Ins
    • Overview and installation
    • Using plug-ins to enhance functionality
  • Appendix: Reporting with Quick Report
    • Generating and customizing reports

2: Creating, Running, and Scheduling a Rational Build Forge Project

  • Creating a Server Authentication
    • Setting up authentication for servers
  • Creating a Selector and Server
    • Configuring selectors and servers
  • Creating a Project
    • Defining project requirements and settings
  • Running the Project
    • Executing and monitoring project runs
  • Scheduling a Project
    • Setting up and managing schedules

3: Creating and Using Rational Build Forge Libraries

  • Creating a Library
    • Defining and configuring libraries
  • Copying a Project
    • Duplicating and modifying projects
  • Inlining a Library
    • Integrating libraries into projects
  • Using a Library as Part of a Pass or Fail Chain
    • Implementing libraries in build chains

4: Rational Build Forge Administration

  • Controlling User Access
    • Creating Users and Access Groups
    • Setting up and managing user permissions
  • Creating a User
    • Defining user roles and access
  • Creating an Access Group for Notifications
    • Setting up access groups for notifications
  • Creating an Access Group for Editing Projects
    • Defining access groups for project editing
  • Using Subgroups to Set Up Hierarchical Access
    • Creating and managing subgroups
  • Creating Access Groups
    • Defining and configuring access groups
  • Editing Access Groups to Specify Subgroup Relationships
    • Modifying access group hierarchies

5: Using Log Filters

  • In Rational Build Forge for Ant Builds
    • Creating and managing log filters
  • Creating a Log Filter
    • Defining and implementing log filters
  • Using a Log Filter in a Project
    • Applying log filters to projects

6: Environment Variables in Rational Build Forge

  • Creating an Environment with Standard Variables
    • Defining and managing environment variables
  • Running a Project with Different Environment Settings
    • Configuring and using environment settings
  • Pulldown Environment Variables
    • Setting up pulldown variables
  • Running a Project with Pulldown Environment Variables
    • Utilizing pulldown variables in projects

7: Dot Commands in Rational Build Forge

  • Changing Build Tags with the Retag Command
    • Using the retag command
  • Accessing System Information with the Date Command
    • Using the date command
  • Moving Files with the Put and Get Commands
    • File management commands
  • Changing a Selector with the Bset Command
    • Using the bset command
  • Exporting a Project with the Export Command
    • Using the export command
  • Using a Source Command in an Environment Variable
    • Implementing source commands

Training

Basic Level Training

Duration : 1 Month

Advanced Level Training

Duration : 1 Month

Project Level Training

Duration : 1 Month

Total Training Period

Duration : 3 Months

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