Define your SCM infrastructure

“No chain is stronger than its weakest link.”—Proverb

Defining and sizing your SCM infrastructure is very important to successful ClearCase deployment. When trying to right size your infrastructure, this is the one area where you should not try to achieve savings on your investment budget. In this section we will provide you with some advice on how to:

  • Right size your network

  • Right size your servers

  • Review security policies

  • Select software

Here are some of the questions you might ponder when trying to estimate your hardware requirements:

  • What type of workstations will you be supporting?

  • What is the size of your development projects?

    - Lines of code

    - Number of developers/users

    - Team locations

    - Expected growth rate?

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