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

StarTeam 2005 Essentials is a tools-oriented course that provides one day of hands-on training for anyone using StarTeam. The focus is on using StarTeam in the context of daily development activities, ranging from managing files to satisfying new product requirements to resolving reported software defects. Throughout the course, you will use the StarTeam interface to accomplish these tasks and discuss how to integrate this into your existing development processes.

During this course, you will learn the five basic configuration item types: 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 coworkers through the integrated discussion topic facility.

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.

The cost of this course is $950 Cdn.

1 day: 50% lecture, 50% lab

This course is targeted to those who are new to StarTeam. It involves management and versioning of files, change requests, requirements or tasks.

Working knowledge of the Windows operating system.