Borland Starteam Training Course; Starteam Essentials

Borland Starteam Essentials; Training Course Overview

Borland Starteam is a fully integrated, cost-effective software change and configuration management tool, designed for both centralized and geographically distributed software development environments.

The Starteam Essentials training course is a one-day course that will introduce the developer to the fundamental skills of managing software configurations with the Borland Starteam product. You will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to easily and safely version files, manage change requests, and actively collaborate with co-workers through requirements, tasks and discussion threads related to development.

What will I learn on the Borland Starteam Essentials training course?

During this course, you will learn the five basic configuration item types, including files, change requests, requirements, tasks and topics. You will learn file versioning techniques for automatically storing historical copies of files and will understand how to define and use configuration labels, branches, views and projects to ensure the integrity of your software release process. In addition, you will learn how to manage change within a configuration through the use of change requests, requirements, and tasks while collaborating with co-workers through the integrated discussion top facility.

Course Style

All concepts are taught through a combination of instructor-led discussion and self-paced exercises. After completing this workshop, you will be able to effectively use Starteam for any configuration management activity.

Borland Starteam Essentials; Course Content

• Software Configuration Management and Borland Starteam
• Borland Starteam Overview
• Getting Started with Borland Starteam
• Working with Folders and Files
• Applying Labels
• Working with Change Requests
• Working with Requirements
• Working with Tasks
• Online Discussions with Topics
• Custom Filters and Reports
• Alternate Borland Starteam Interfaces

Prerequisites

Working knowledge of the Windows operating system

Recommended Follow-On Courses

Borland Starteam Essentials: Server Administration
Borland Starteam Advanced: Administering Projects

Duration

1 day

Cost

£435 plus VAT for scheduled training. If you require a quote for an onsite provision then please contact us, either via email or telephone on +44 (0) 23 9282 2254