Getting started with projects and processes

The following topics introduce key concepts and help you learn how to connect to a database, create projects, and customize the process for your project.

The following topics help you get started with projects and processes:

  1. Starting and stopping Rational Synergy and Creating a work environment.

    Users must start a session for access to existing projects or to create a work environment. If users have created a work area, they can work in it without connecting to the database. However, they must sync their changes in the work area with the database the next time they start a session.

  2. Creating a project.

    This topic discusses how to create projects.

  3. Working with processes.

    This topic explains Rational Synergy processes. Understand the basic process concepts before you begin working with processes.

  4. Modifying the settings in a work area.

    After you create a work area to manage your projects, you can modify it to more accurately reflect your needs.

  5. Creating a task for you or other team members.

    Create tasks to complete work for defects or enhancements for your product area.


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