How to do a multiplatform build in parallel

 Hi, ok I now understand that with two workspaces I would see included work items in both build results because of separated workspaces. I think I am still a bit uncertain about this approach for the following reason. I will also get 2 snapshots of my components, each snapshot representing a specific platform build. I don't think that's a big issue but isn't it safer to have one snapshot that is then built on multiple platforms or  am I wrong here? It is clear to me that I can request the builds in parallel which will also mean their content is expected to be the same. I am also interested if this is then the recommended solution for multiplatform builds or if there are any alternatives and experiences. Thank you so much, Alex

Correct, there would be 2 snapshots because they are separate builds. If you want one snapshot, you'd have to configure your build machine to run the builds for the two platforms. If you're looking to load the same content to two different machines to perform their builds for the platforms, I think you should be able to do that. There might be something in the Jazz Library describing what you want to do or some methods to run builds that you could use.

"If you're looking to load the same content to two different machines to perform their builds for the platforms, I think you should be able to do that. There might be something in the Jazz Library describing what you want to do or some methods to run builds that you could use." Could you please elaborate on this 2nd statement. I don't understand it completely. Does it refer to your first statement to use one build machine to trigger the build for two platforms?  

Yes, I mean to use one build machine to trigger the build for your two platforms. I don't know the details of how you want to build your product so maybe the Jazz Library has some ideas of how you can orchestrate your build.

 Ok, so that looks like I have more or less to handle the distribution and different build logs and so on by myself if I do not want to have n snapshots and n build definitions for n platforms. To me this sounds still a bit weird since that means I workaround the jazz build. In my perfect world RTC would be able to start one build definition on multiple engines and with one and the same workspace creating one snapshot and using that on all platforms. After that I would be able to see the logs per build engine. If I use the approach you mentioned I would have to do the deployment of the loaded workspace to the other platforms by myself and also the build logs would not be available in a nice build result view. So I see drawbacks with this solution. Any chance to get insights how other "customers" are solving this issue? Thanks