IBM Rational Requirements Composer
Definition · Management · Analysis
This is not the most recent version. We recommend Rational Requirements Composer 4.0.7 . This is made available for archival purposes and may contain bugs and/or security vulnerabilities. If you do download this version, it is being provided AS IS, without warranties of any kind, including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. We strongly advise you review the support pages for this version and update the product or take actions recommended therein. Security bulletins contain instructions for the security vulnerability addressed therein, and may require upgrading to a newer version. Link to security vulnerability blog: IBM PSIRT blog. Getting started with Rational Requirements Composer 4.0.3
About the download: The Rational solution for Collaborative Lifecycle Management (CLM) all-in-one installer includes the option to deploy a shared Jazz Team Server and the Change and Configuration Management (CCM), Quality Management (QM), and Requirements Management (RM) applications, and trial licenses for Rational Requirements Composer, Rational Team Concert ,and Rational Quality Manager that unlock access to capabilities provided by the applications. While you can perform most tasks with a web browser, the all-in-one installer also includes options to install client tools that support advanced tasks and optimized workflows for specific roles or jobs, or tools that provide additional functions such as integrations with other systems.
For other download options, including local (offline) installers, see the All Downloads tab.
1Plan and prepare
For known issues with this release, see the release notes.
For supported platforms and requirements, see the system requirements.
To get started quickly with a small deployment by using the default topology and Apache Derby databases, go to the next step and install the server. Apache Derby deployments are limited to 10 users and do not support cross-domain reports.
For advanced deployments, first read the Interactive Installation Guide to plan your deployment. Then, visit the Optional Programs page to obtain programs such as DB2®, WebSphere® Application Server, and Rational® Reporting for Development Intelligence.
For advanced enterprise deployments that require high availability with automatic failover, clustering for high availability is possible. Read more about clustering in the High Availability with Rational solution for CLM 2012 Clustering article and the Setting up a clustered environment topic in the information center.
Upgrading: If you plan to upgrade an existing deployment, see the Upgrading page.
2Install the server and applications
To perform a web installation of the server, download the web installer for your platform (see the previous section), extract the .zip file, and start the launchpad (launchpad.exe or launchpad.sh, depending on your platform). The server includes Apache Derby to support up to 10 users. To enable more than 10 users, install DB2 or another supported database program.
If you need to install the server in an environment without access to the Internet, visit the All Downloads page, download a repository for the server and trial licenses, and install by using IBM Installation Manager.
Note: During the installation process, you have the option to install different applications. You do not have to install all of them; you can install only a subset of the applications. These options are for advanced installation scenarios, such as distributing the applications across multiple servers or deploying multiple applications of the same type within an application group.
For information about installing and managing client access licenses, see Managing client access licenses.
3Set up the server
After the installation, complete the steps in the Jazz Team Server setup wizard, which is available at https://fully_qualified_host_name:9443/jts/setup (where fully_qualified_host_name is the domain for your server).
Additional guidance: For help with the setup wizard, see Running the setup wizard in the information center.
4Install the clients
You can perform most tasks with a web browser. The client tools support advanced tasks and optimized workflows for specific roles or jobs, or provide additional functions such as integrations with other systems.
To edit graphic requirements artifacts, you must install browser add-ons for the Requirements Management application. For more information, see RM Browser Add-On Installation FAQ and Troubleshooting Guide. You must assign a specific license to the user who edits graphic requirements.
Learn
To learn more about new enhancements in this release, see the New & Noteworthy page.
To learn more about Rational Requirements Composer, see the documentation, the project page, and the Deployment wiki.
For help installing or using Rational Requirements Composer, post your questions in the forums. Rational Requirements Composer developers and other community members monitor the forums and answer questions.
If you are a Rational RequisitePro® user, see Get Started with Rational Requirements Composer: Guidance for Rational RequisitePro Users to learn more about the next-generation RM and definition capabilities and how to migrate your Rational RequisitePro projects to Rational Requirements Composer.
Explore
To explore CLM capabilities, including CCM, QM, and RM, see the Money that Matters Lifecycle Scenario.
To focus on RM capabilities, see the Requirements Management Task Guide.
Note that each scenario takes approximately two to three hours to complete.
Report a bug or submit a suggestion
The Rational development team uses Rational tools to develop Rational Requirements Composer. If you find a bug or have a suggestion for an enhancement, visit the Jazz.net work items page and create a work item.
Get support
For information from support, including FAQs, visit the IBM Support portal. You can configure the support portal to view information about specific products.
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