Information types

The help navigation organizes help topics within general top-level topics to assist you in finding information. In addition to sections that discuss how to do tasks in the product (for example, "Collaborating", "Testing", or "Developing"), other sections contain information about common tasks such as getting to know the product, installing and configuring, and troubleshooting.
Note: Not all products contain all the sections that the following table includes. If your navigation tree does not include the section you are looking for, the information might be in a different section. Try search instead.
Table 1. Information types and corresponding sections where the information might be found
What kind of information are you looking for? Look in the following navigation section, if available
An introduction to this product and to IBM® Rational® software offerings in general. Information about new features and how to get started. Legal notices. Overview
Video overviews that introduce the product and feature functions. Video tours
Learning materials that show or step you through learning tasks. Tutorials
Practical code examples and resources. Samples
Recommended paths through the product, based on common scenarios, such as agile development, or recommended practices, such as requirements management. Scenarios
How to install the product. Release notes, requirements, and information about potential installation issues. Installing
How to update your installation from one version of the product to another and migrate data, if necessary. Upgrading and migrating
How to set up your computer and software for your specific environment, project setup, and other customizations. Configuring
How to configure this product to interact, share, or operate with another software product. Integrating
How to administer the application, including setting up user accounts and completing other administrative tasks. Administering
Information about application programming interfaces (APIs), extension points, and utilities. Extending product function
Resources and tools that you can use to troubleshoot problems. Also includes information about contacting support. Troubleshooting and support
Accessibility, command, language, and UI reference materials Reference
Definitions for product terminology Glossary
Help with using the online help system and setting up the help system on your computer or server Using the help

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