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Rational ClearQuest version 8.0.1.x Release Notes

Release Notes


Abstract

This document contains the release notes for IBM Rational ClearQuest 8.0.1 and links to the release notes for available version 8.0.1 fixpacks.

Content

Release notes for version 8.0.1.7 and later are incorporated into the corresponding download documents. To obtain ClearQuest downloads, refer to http://www-947.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/product/rational/rational_clearquest?productContext=-378879431.

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IBM Rational ClearQuest 8.0.1.6 Release Notes

Before installing or upgrading IBM Rational ClearQuest, review the following information about this release.

Obtaining this release

To download this release and read information about defects that are fixed in this release, refer to the download page.

Installing and upgrading IBM Rational ClearQuest

Before installing this release, consult the system requirements page for information about installation prerequisites. For detailed instructions for installing and upgrading the product, refer to the IBM Rational ClearQuest Version 8.0.1 knowledge center.

NOTE: Before installing this release on 64-bit Red Hat Linux 6.6, you must install certain packages; for instructions, refer to tech note 1691235.

You can install this release by using either the 32-bit version or the 64-bit version of Installation Manager 1.8. The 64-bit version is required only if other Rational products on the same system are installed and managed by using Installation Manager 64-bit, or if you plan to install another Rational product that requires Installation Manager 64-bit. Before installing ClearQuest with Installation Manager 64-bit, review Considerations when installing IBM Rational ClearCase, ClearQuest, and Requisite Pro on Windows with Installation Manager 64-bit.

Important: You can use Installation Manager 64-bit only to install ClearQuest Versions 8.0.1 and later, and 8.0.0.6 and later. Installation Manager 64-bit does not support installing earlier versions of ClearQuest.

Known problems, limitations, and workarounds

Problems, limitations, and their workarounds are recorded in individual documents in the Support knowledge base. As problems are discovered and resolved, the knowledge base is updated and maintained with new information. For information about limitations and problems that affect Rational ClearQuest, search the Support knowledge base.

Contacting IBM Rational Support

For information about accessing IBM Rational Support, refer to the Rational Support Resources page.


What's new in this release

New feature level

This release introduces feature level 9. Unless otherwise noted in the descriptions of new features below, it is unnecessary to raise the feature level to 9 to enable the new features.

Suppressing record histories

You can disable the recording of record histories to improve performance and eliminate superfluous data; refer to the following technotes:

  • Disabling history for a record type: 1689387
  • Removing history records: 1689388

This feature requires the database to be raised to feature level to 9.

Web client support for the SQL editor

The web client supports the SQL editor, which was previously supported only on the Windows and Eclipse clients. For instructions on using the editor, refer to tech note 1691398.

In-line record creation

In-line record creation enables you to create new records directly from the query result set pane. For more information, refer to tech note 1692040.

Web client support for editing dynamic lists

The web client supports dynamic list editing (support for this feature was previously limited to the Windows and Eclipse clients). For more information, refer to tech note 1692121.

The _CQ_OSLC_SESSION variable

The session variable _CQ_OSLC_SESSION is set for sessions that are created by the ClearQuest OSLC API. The variable allows ClearQuest hooks to determine if they are being executed in the context of a ClearQuest OSLC call. Refer to technote 1692212 for details.

Support for FIPS-140-2

This release introduces Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) Publication 140-2 compliant encryption for ClearQuest (as opposed to LDAP) user authentication. Password encryption is updated to comply with this standard when users change their passwords. This feature is enabled when you raise the database feature level to 9.

SSLv3 disabled for LDAP authentication using SSL

To address an SSLv3 (Secure Socket Layer) protocol vulnerability referred to as a Padding Oracle On Downgraded Legacy Encryption (POODLE) attack, the SSLv3 protocol version has been disabled for LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) authentication using SSL. For details, refer to tech note 1689920.

Enhanced security against password attacks

This release supports enhanced security for ClearQuest authenticated users by locking out a user after a limited number of failed login attempts. You can also configure this feature to limit the number failed login attampts from a host. For instructions, refer to tech note 7044431. This feature requires the database to be raised to feature level 9.

Platform support

This release introduces support for several platforms. Before installing ClearQuest on a newly supported platform, ensure that you have satisfied all system requirements for that platform.

  • VMware ESXi 5.5 (x86 platforms)
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.11 and 6.6
  • Google Chrome 37
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 (x86)
  • WebSphere Application Server / IBM HTTP Server 8.5.5.3
  • Solaris 11.2
  • Installation Manager 1.8 (32 bit and 64 bit)

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IBM Rational ClearQuest 8.0.1.5 Release Notes

Before installing or upgrading IBM Rational ClearQuest, review the following information about this release.

Obtaining this release

To download this release and read information about system requirements and defects that are fixed in this release, refer to the download page.

Installing and upgrading IBM Rational ClearQuest

The download page contains information about product installation that you should read before installing the product. For detailed instructions for installing and upgrading the product, refer to the IBM Rational ClearQuest Version 8.0.1 knowledge center.

You can install this release by using either the 32-bit version or the 64-bit version of Installation Manager 1.7.1. The 64-bit version is required only if other Rational products on the same system are installed and managed by using Installation Manager 64-bit, or if you plan to install another Rational product that requires Installation Manager 64-bit. Before installing ClearQuest with Installation Manager 64-bit, review Considerations when installing IBM Rational ClearCase, ClearQuest, and Requisite Pro on Windows with Installation Manager 64-bit.

Important: You can use Installation Manager 64-bit only to install ClearQuest Versions 8.0.1 and later, and 8.0.0.6 and later. Installation Manager 64-bit does not support installing earlier versions of ClearQuest.

Known problems, limitations, and workarounds

Problems, limitations, and their workarounds are recorded in individual documents in the Support knowledge base. As problems are discovered and resolved, the knowledge base is updated and maintained with new information. For information about limitations and problems that affect Rational ClearQuest, search the Support knowledge base.

Contacting IBM Rational Support

For information about accessing IBM Rational Support, refer to the Rational Support Resources page.


What's new in this release

This release introduces support for Oracle Database 12cR1, IBM DB2 10.5, and Firefox ESR 31.

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IBM Rational ClearQuest 8.0.1.4 Release Notes

Before installing or upgrading IBM Rational ClearQuest, review the following information about this release.

Obtaining this release

To download this release and view information about defects fixed in this release, refer to the download page.

System requirements

For information about hardware and software compatibility, refer to the System Requirements for Rational ClearQuest page.

Compatibility with other versions and products

For information about product and version compatibility, refer to the Software Product Compatibility Reports page.

Installing and upgrading IBM Rational ClearQuest

For installation and upgrade instructions, refer to the IBM Rational ClearQuest Version 8.0.1 knowledge center.

You can install this release by using either the 32-bit version or the 64-bit version of Installation Manager 1.6.3. The 64-bit version is required only if other Rational products on the same system are installed and managed by using Installation Manager 64-bit, or if you plan to install another Rational product that requires Installation Manager 64-bit. Before installing ClearQuest with Installation Manager 64-bit, review Considerations when installing IBM Rational ClearCase, ClearQuest, and Requisite Pro on Windows with Installation Manager 64-bit.

Important: You can use Installation Manager 64-bit only to install ClearQuest Versions 8.0.1 and later, and 8.0.0.6 and later. Installation Manager 64-bit does not support installing earlier versions of ClearQuest.

Known problems, limitations, and workarounds

Problems, limitations, and their workarounds are recorded in individual documents in the Support knowledge base. As problems are discovered and resolved, the knowledge base is updated and maintained with new information. For information about limitations and problems that affect Rational ClearQuest, search the Support knowledge base.

Contacting IBM Rational Support

For information about accessing IBM Rational Support, refer to the Rational Support Resources page.


What's new in this release

In-line editing

The in-line editing feature enables you to edit records in a query result set. For information on using this feature, refer to Technote 1676969.

Type-ahead for the web client

The type-ahead feature provides incremental search functionality for the web client. This feature must be configured before clients can use it; for instructions, refer to Technote 7042315.

Platform support

This release introduces support for Microsoft Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2.

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IBM Rational ClearQuest 8.0.1.3 Release Notes

Before installing or upgrading IBM Rational ClearQuest, review the following information about this release.

Obtaining IBM Rational ClearQuest Version 8.0.1.3

To download IBM Rational ClearQuest 8.0.1.3 and view information about defects fixed in this release, refer to the IBM Rational ClearQuest 8.0.1.3 download page.

System requirements

For information about hardware and software compatibility, refer to the System Requirements for Rational ClearQuest page.

Compatibility with other versions and products

For information about product and version compatibility, refer to the Software Product Compatibility Reports page.

Installing and upgrading IBM Rational ClearQuest

For installation and upgrade instructions, refer to the IBM Rational ClearQuest Version 8.0.1 knowledge center.

You can install this release by using either the 32-bit version or the 64-bit version of Installation Manager 1.6.3. The 64-bit version is required only if other Rational products on the same system are installed and managed by using Installation Manager 64-bit, or if you plan to install another Rational product that requires Installation Manager 64-bit. Before installing ClearQuest with Installation Manager 64-bit, review Considerations when installing IBM Rational ClearCase, ClearQuest, and Requisite Pro on Windows with Installation Manager 64-bit.

Important: You can use Installation Manager 64-bit only to install ClearQuest Versions 8.0.1 and later, and 8.0.0.6 and later. Installation Manager 64-bit does not support installing earlier versions of ClearQuest.

Known problems, limitations, and workarounds

Problems, limitations, and their workarounds are recorded in individual documents in the Support knowledge base. As problems are discovered and resolved, the knowledge base is updated and maintained with new information. For information about limitations and problems that affect Rational ClearQuest, search the Support knowledge base.

Contacting IBM Rational Support

For information about accessing IBM Rational Support, refer to the Rational Support Resources page.


What's New in IBM Rational ClearQuest 8.0.1.3

Security enhancements

The following security updates are included in this release:

  • IBM Global Security Kit (GSKit) Version 8.0.50.16
  • IBM Java Runtime Environment Java 6 Sr15

Platform support

This release introduces support Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.5.

Browser support

This release introduces support for Internet Explorer 11.

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IBM Rational ClearQuest 8.0.1.2 Release Notes

Before installing or upgrading IBM Rational ClearQuest, review the following information about the release.

Obtaining IBM Rational ClearQuest Version 8.0.1.2

To download IBM Rational ClearQuest 8.0.1.2 and view information about defects fixed in this release, refer to the IBM Rational ClearQuest 8.0.1.2 download page.

System requirements

For information about hardware and software compatibility, refer to the System Requirements for Rational ClearQuest page.

Compatibility with other versions and products

For information about product and version compatibility, refer to the Software Product Compatibility Reports page.

Installing and upgrading IBM Rational ClearQuest

Rational ClearQuest 8.0.1.2 supports deployment of ClearQuest Web server features with WebSphere Application Server and IBM HTTP Server Versions 8.0.x, 8.5.0.x and 8.5.5, If your ClearQuest Web server is deployed on WebSphere Application Server and IBM HTTP Server Version 7.x, you must upgrade to Version 8.0.x, 8.5.0.x and 8.5.5. before upgrading ClearQuest to Version 8.0.1.2.

For installation and upgrade instructions, refer to the IBM Rational ClearQuest Version 8.0.1 knowledge center.

You can install ClearQuest 8.0.1.2 by using either the 32-bit version or the 64-bit version of Installation Manager 1.6.3. The 64-bit version is required only if other Rational products on the same system are installed and managed by using Installation Manager 64-bit, or if you plan to install another Rational product that requires Installation Manager 64-bit. Before installing ClearQuest with Installation Manager 64-bit, review Considerations when installing IBM Rational ClearCase, ClearQuest, and Requisite Pro on Windows with Installation Manager 64-bit.

Important: You can use Installation Manager 64-bit only to install ClearQuest Versions 8.0.1 and later, and 8.0.0.6 and later. Installation Manager 64-bit does not support installing earlier versions of ClearQuest.

Known problems, limitations, and workarounds

Known problems are recorded in individual documents in the Support knowledge base. As problems are discovered and resolved, the knowledge base is updated and maintained with new information. By searching the knowledge base, you can quickly find workarounds or solutions to problems. To learn about the known limitations and problems in this update, and any workarounds that are available, refer to the Support knowledge base.

Supplemental documentation

Contacting IBM Rational Support

For information about accessing IBM Rational Support, refer to the Rational Support Resources page.


What's New in IBM Rational ClearQuest 8.0.1.2

New platform support

This release adds support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5, Update 10.

The Query results view in the ClearQuest Web client includesTree view feature

In the ClearQuest Web client, the tree view feature displays child records of ClearQuest records that are returned by a query. For instructions on using tree view, refer to Technote 1656886 Tree View feature in ClearQuest.

Package updates

This release includes new versions of the following IBM Rational ClearQuest packages which include defect fixes.

  • Attachments package V2.2
  • EmailPlus package V2.2

For information on installing or upgrading packages, see Working with packages and integrationsin the ClearQuest 8.0.1 knowledge center.

Deployment scripts for configuring the ClearQuest Reporting Driver with BIRT server runtime 3.7 and later

This release includes the BIRT deployment scripts deployBIRT.bat and deployBIRT.sh that automate the deployment and configuration steps for BIRT runtime version 3.7 and later. In previous ClearQuest versions, administrators had to perform these steps manually.

The BIRT deployment scripts are available in the following directory locations:

  • Windows:
    C:\Program Files (x86)\IBM\RationalSDLC\ClearQuest\reports\launcher\birt
  • Linux and UNIX:
    /opt/IBM/RationalSDLC/ClearQuest/reports/launcher/birt

For information about installing and using these scripts, refer to Technote 1566463: Configuring the ClearQuest Reporting Driver with BIRT server runtime 3.7 (or higher).

Note: These scripts only support deployment and configuration for BIRT server runtime 3.7 or later. If you use an earlier version of BIRT, complete the manual deployment and configuration process described in Configuring the BIRT runtime for ClearQuest reportingin the ClearQuest 8.0.1 knowledge center.

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IBM Rational ClearQuest 8.0.1.1 Release Notes

Before installing or upgrading IBM Rational ClearQuest, review the following information about the release.

Obtaining IBM Rational ClearQuest Version 8.0.1.1

To download IBM Rational ClearQuest 8.0.1.1 and view information about defects fixed in this release, refer to the IBM Rational ClearQuest 8.0.1.1 download page.

System requirements

For information about hardware and software compatibility, refer to the System Requirements for Rational ClearQuest page.

Compatibility with other versions and products

For information about product and version compatibility, refer to the Software Product Compatibility Reports page.

Installing and upgrading IBM Rational ClearQuest

Rational ClearQuest 8.0.1.1 supports deployment of ClearQuest Web server features with WebSphere Application Server and IBM HTTP Server Versions 8.0.x and 8.5. If your ClearQuest Web server is deployed on WebSphere Application Server and IBM HTTP Server Version 7.x, you must upgrade to Version 8.0.x or 8.5 before upgrading ClearQuest to Version 8.0.1.2.

For installation and upgrade instructions, refer to the IBM Rational ClearQuest Version 8.0.1 knowledge center.

You can install ClearQuest 8.0.1.1 by using either the 32-bit version or the 64-bit version of Installation Manager 1.6.3. The 64-bit version is required only if other Rational products on the same system are installed and managed by using Installation Manager 64-bit, or if you plan to install another Rational product that requires Installation Manager 64-bit. Before installing ClearQuest with Installation Manager 64-bit, review Considerations when installing IBM Rational ClearCase, ClearQuest, and Requisite Pro on Windows with Installation Manager 64-bit.


Important: You can use Installation Manager 64-bit only to install ClearQuest Versions 8.0.1 and later, and 8.0.0.6 and later. Installation Manager 64-bit does not support installing earlier versions of ClearQuest.

Known problems, limitations, and workarounds

Known problems are recorded in individual documents in the Support knowledge base. As problems are discovered and resolved, the knowledge base is updated and maintained with new information. By searching the knowledge base, you can quickly find workarounds or solutions to problems. To learn about the known limitations and problems in this update, and any workarounds that are available, refer to the Support knowledge base.

Contacting IBM Rational Support

For information about accessing IBM Rational Support, refer to the Rational Support Resources page.





What's New in IBM Rational ClearQuest 8.0.1.1

IBM Rational ClearQuest and ClearQuest Multisite version 8.0.1.1 introduces the following new features.
  • Changes to the metaschema version and feature level

    This release introduces feature level 8 and database metaschema version 23, which adds support for the following capabilities:

    • User hooks for log on and log off events enable you to customize a schema to respond to such events.
    • You can specify the ClearQuest client versions that are allowed to log on to a ClearQuest user database.
    • The maximum field length for the attachment file name, user name, group name, and database server name has been extended.
    For more information, refer to this technote.
  • OSLC integrations in a load-balanced ClearQuest web deployment

    This release adds support for OSLC integrations in a load-balanced ClearQuest web deployment.

  • Support for TLS 1.1 and TLS 1.2 for LDAP authentication

    This release provides support for Transport Layer Security 1.1 and 1.2 for LDAP authentication. For details, refer to the help about upgrading ClearQuest web server features.

  • Core error messages and folder names in French

    This release provides French translations of core error messages and the names of Personal and Public Queries folders in the workspace; refer to technote 1649611. (French is displayed on systems that are set to the French locale.)

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IBM Rational ClearQuest 8.0.1 Release Notes

Before installing or upgrading IBM Rational ClearQuest, review the following information about the release.

Obtaining IBM Rational ClearQuest Version 8.0.1

To download IBM Rational ClearQuest 8.0.1 and view information about defects fixed in this release, refer to the IBM Rational ClearQuest 8.0.1 download page.

System requirements

For information about hardware and software compatibility, refer to the System Requirements for Rational ClearQuest page.

Compatibility with other versions and products

For information about product and version compatibility, refer to the Software Product Compatibility Reports page.

Installing and upgrading IBM Rational ClearQuest

Rational ClearQuest 8.0.1 supports deployment of ClearQuest Web server features with WebSphere Application Server and IBM HTTP Server Versions 8.0.x and 8.5. If your ClearQuest Web server is deployed on WebSphere Application Server and IBM HTTP Server Version 7.x, you must upgrade to Version 8.0.x or 8.5 before upgrading ClearQuest to Version 8.0.1.

For installation and upgrade instructions, refer to the IBM Rational ClearQuest Version 8.0.1 knowledge center.

You can install ClearQuest 8.0.1 by using either the 32-bit version or the 64-bit version of Installation Manager 1.6.3. The 64-bit version is required only if other Rational products on the same system are installed and managed by using Installation Manager 64-bit, or if you plan to install another Rational product that requires Installation Manager 64-bit. Before installing ClearQuest with Installation Manager 64-bit, review Considerations when installing IBM Rational ClearCase, ClearQuest, and Requisite Pro on Windows with Installation Manager 64-bit.


Important: You can use Installation Manager 64-bit only to install ClearQuest Versions 8.0.1 and later, and 8.0.0.6 and later. Installation Manager 64-bit does not support installing earlier versions of ClearQuest.

Known problems, limitations, and workarounds

Known problems are recorded in individual documents in the Support knowledge base. As problems are discovered and resolved, the knowledge base is updated and maintained with new information. By searching the knowledge base, you can quickly find workarounds or solutions to problems. To learn about the known limitations and problems in this update, and any workarounds that are available, refer to the Support knowledge base.

The version of Eclipse that is used as the basis for the ClearQuest Designer has changed in ClearQuest 8.0.1. Refer to the following technotes for more information:

The ClearQuest Client menu items might be hard to read on 64-bit systems. Refer to ClearQuest Client menu items are hard to read on 64-bit systems for more information.

Contacting IBM Rational Support

For information about accessing IBM Rational Support, refer to the Rational Support Resources page.





What's New in IBM Rational ClearQuest 8.0.1

IBM Rational ClearQuest and ClearQuest MultiSite 8.0.1 includes updates and new features in the following areas:

ClearQuest Web usability enhancements

  • New implementation of the multi-record update feature

    The multirecord-update feature in ClearQuest Web is redesigned and enhanced to improve the efficiency of large-scale changes. This change includes the following notable additions:

    • Support for recording state changes
    • Ability to run a multirecord update on more than the 100 records that display on a result set page
    • Ability to create a query by selecting records from a result set with the Create Query from Selection command
    • Implementation of a new user interface
    For more information on the multirecord update feature, refer to the Modifying multiple records using multirecord update section in the IBM Rational ClearQuest 8.0.1 knowledge center. To view videos of this feature, tune in to the IBM Rational Support YouTube channel.

  • New Create Query from Selection feature

    The Create Query from Selection feature lets you create a new query by selecting a subset of records in a result set. The new query presentation has the same display fields and sort order as the original query. You can use this new feature to select records for a multirecord update operation using the ClearQuest Web.

  • Visible feedback on in-progress database modifications

    ClearQuest Web includes better visual cues and notifications of inadvertent tab or browser closure. The tab label displays in red font with a preceding asterisk when you have in-progress modifications that are not saved.

    A warning dialog box displays when you have in-progress modifications and you attempt to close a tab or browser window, use the back or forward browser buttons, refresh the page, or navigate to a different URL.

  • New Save and Close button

    A new Save and Close button allows users to save and close a record in a single action.

  • Actions that users do not have permission to perform can be hidden by the schema designer.

    The schema designer can hide actions that the user cannot perform to streamline user productivity. For more information, refer to the Schema designer enhancements section.


ClearQuest Web security enhancements

ClearQuest 8.0.1 provides the following security enhancements to ensure process and data integrity:

ClearQuest Web integrations enhancements

The addition of OSLC 2.0 consumer support in ClearQuest 8.0.1 enables the following integrations enhancements:


Schema designer enhancements

ClearQuest 8.0.1 includes the following enhancements for the schema designer:

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