Master builds, master projects, and master folders

Before DCM is used, a plan for the flow of information between databases must be developed. This plan is called the methodology. There are many standard methodologies from which to choose. For example, Master and Satellite is a typical DCM methodology in which one database (the master) performs the builds. These builds, called master builds, combine the changes that have been made in all the other databases (the satellites) in the cluster.

Projects that are used to perform the master builds and tests are called master projects. Most DCM installations include a master integration prep project. In addition, they can have master prep projects that represent other levels of building and testing.

When task-based CM is used, folders are included in the project update properties. Folders that are in the update properties of master projects are called master folders.


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