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StarTeam®

Beyond source control

  • Co-existence for your development assets, workflow and tools
  • You design the process - StarTeam provides the visibility and control
  • Unify and simplify complex development environments

StarTeam 13 now available

  • Easier to use cross platform client improves adoption and time to value
  • Agile processes alongside existing projects, releases and teams
  • Subversion federation provides a unified view across projects and teams

Learn how to use StarTeam

Successful software organizations are built on a solid foundation of consistent and widespread process deployment and of course technological competency. Each new implementation delivers most value when it is based on the understanding that technology, processes and people are closely interlinked. Targeted skills development must be a core part of every successful implementation.

To help you getting the most out of StarTeam the following options are available:

Instructor led training

These courses are instructor led, can be delivered face-to-face or remotely and are presented by product experts. Review our formal course descriptions and assess whether it will suit your needs. If you require additional education around a process or function, our team is available for custom consulting engagements and will focus on your particular needs.

Visit our instructor led training pages to see all courses we have on offer.

Web based training

A cost effective alternative, our web-based training offers high quality skills development at a low price. Give your team a head start and order today.

Visit our web based training pages to see what the web based training is about and to get started.

Videos to help you along

How to: Install a StarTeam Server

Install StarTeam ServerIn this video we take StarTeam administrators through a step by step process for installing the StarTeam Server.

How to: Install the StarTeam Client

Installing StarTeam CPCIn this video we show how to install the StarTeam CPC (Cross Platform Client) on a Windows desktop.

Adding a new StarTeam Server Configuration

Add a StarTeam ServerFor a user to access files on a new server they have to add the new StarTeam server into the list of available servers in their StarTeam client. In this video we demonstrate how to configure the StarTeam client to add a new server to the list of available servers.

Creating a new StarTeam project

Create new StarTeam projectBefore a server configuration can be used, at least one project must be created. In this video we show how to create a new project on a server and specify the local working folders for the project.

Check out, Modify and Check in files with StarTeam

StarTeam folders and filesIn this video we will demonstrate how to perform the basic file check out, modify and check in process. We will also show how StarTeam tracks status changes on the file during this process.

StarTeam Best Practise Guides

The documents below contain years of accumulated customer experience and best practises in the day to day use, deployment and administration of StarTeam. Users from beginner to expert level will benefit from the advice contained within.

StarTeam Core Concepts for Users

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Highly recommended reading for new users to StarTeam. Learn about basics concepts including: StarTeam Architecture, Containment (Configurations, Projects, Views), Artifacts versioning, Branching and Merging, Items and Sharing, Links, Process Items, Labels and Promotion States.

Audience: Users, Admins | Level: Beginner

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Deployment Guidelines for StarTeam

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Handy guidelines to deploying StarTeam for best performance from the smallest to the largest organizations. Also includes advice on server clustering for high availability and supporting distributed teams.

Audience: Admins | Level: Beginner, Advanced

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Parallel and Variant Development Techniques with StarTeam

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Contains detailed advice on the best practices for parallel and variant development with StarTeam. Essential reading to setting up the right environment for teams creating variants and releasing software in parallel streams.

Audience: Users | Level: Advanced

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Community

We encourage users to share and get involved in growing this StarTeam best practice body of knowledge. Share your experiences or questions on the StarTeam community

Go to StarTeam Community