IBM Rational Test RealTime

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1.0 About this release
2.0 Installation information
3.0 Restrictions and guidelines
4.0 Fixed and Known Problems
5.0 IBM Rational Software support
6.0 Notices and trademarks

1.0 About this release

Version 7.0 IFix001
Windows, UNIX, and Linux

GC23620900

Before using this information, be sure to read the general information under Appendix. Notices.
8th edition (September 2006)

This edition applies to version 7.0.0.0 IFix001 of IBM Rational Test RealTime and to all subsequent releases and modifications until otherwise indicated in new editions. This edition replaces C83FZNA.
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US Government Users Restricted Rights -- Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.

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  4. Enter the publication number GC23620900 in the Publication number field.

2.0 Installation information


Before installing this update, ensure that Test RealTime 7.0 is installed on your computer. For upgrade and installation information of Test RealTime 7.0, see the "IBM Rational Test RealTime Installation Guide" (GI11-6757-00).

Installing the update for Windows
  1. Download the Test RealTime 7.0 IFix001 update for Windows
  2. Double-click the .msp file to run the Setup Wizard, and then follow the instructions.

Installing the update for UNIX or zLinux

  1. Download the Test RealTime 7.0 IFix001 update for your platform.
  2. Untar the archive file into a temporary directory with the following command:
    cd <tmp dir>
    tar xvf
    <filename>.tar
  3. Set the TESTRTDIR environment variable with the testrtinit.sh file of your Baltic release:
    cd <Installation Directory>/releases/TestRealTime.7.0.0
    . testrtinit.sh
    echo $TESTRTDIR
  4. return to the temporary directory where the Baltic Ifix is untar:
    cd <tmp dir>
  5. Run the folllowing script:
    Installation_TestRT7000_IFix001_UNIX.sh
    or
    Installation_TestRT7000_IFix001_Zlinux.sh
Note:   Test RealTime uses the ctag tool to display the lists of functions or methods contained in a source code file. If this tool is not already available on your system, you can download an open source version of the ctag tool from http://sourceforge.net/projects/ctags. The ctag binary must be located in the bin folder of the Test RealTime installation.

3.0 Restrictions and guidelines

None

4.0 Fixed and Known Problems

Known Problems

Fixed Problems

5.0 IBM Rational Software support

If you have questions about installing, using, or maintaining this product, contact IBM Customer Support as follows:

The IBM software support Internet site provides you with self-help resources and electronic problem submission. The IBM Software Support Home page for Rational products can be found at http://www.ibm.com/software/rational/support/.

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Downloading the IBM Support Assistant

The IBM Support Assistant (ISA) is a locally installed serviceability workbench that makes it both easier and simpler to resolve software product problems. ISA is a free, stand-alone application that you download from IBM and install on any number of machines. It runs on AIX, (RedHat Enterprise Linux AS), HP-UX, Solaris, and Windows platforms.

ISA includes these features:

    * Federated search
    * Data collection
    * Problem submission
    * Education roadmaps

For more information about ISA, including instructions for downloading and installing ISA and product plug-ins, go to the ISA Software Support page.

IBM Support Assistant: http://www.ibm.com/software/support/isa/

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