Administrator roles and requirements

This section explains the foundation of the database so that you can make informed decisions about administering the database.
Attention: Check and back up your database at least once a day in case of a system failure. If your database is corrupted, you must have a backup of the database or you might lose all data.

CM Administrator

The CM Administrator is responsible for the smooth, day-to-day operation of the Rational Synergy tools. The following information describes the Rational Synergy services and databases, including how to run the Rational Synergy database backup programs, how to use space effectively, and so on.

If you are installing Rational Synergy for the first time, see the applicable installation and upgrade instructions located in this information center. For administration information specific to installing the product for the first time, including hardware configuration requirements, see For WindowsInstalling Rational Synergy on Windows or For UNIXInstalling Rational Synergy on UNIX with Oracle with Informix.

Depending on which administrative commands you use, you must have the following access:

For UNIXThe CM administrator must have experience setting up UNIX system files. Also, the CM administrator must have the root password on each machine used by Rational Synergy and must be able to set the user to ccm_root.

UNIX on Informix: The CM administrator must have the root password on each machine used by Rational Synergy. The CM administrator must be able to set the user to ccm_root and informix.

UNIX on Oracle: The CM administrator must have experience creating Oracle databases and setting up UNIX system files.

General System Administrator

The General System administrator is responsible for maintaining non-specific areas of the Rational Synergy installation area. General administrative tasks include the following:

Rational Synergy Database Administrator

The Rational Synergy Database Administrator is responsible for the smooth operation of the Rational Synergy processes and databases that project teams use in their daily activity. Activities include setting up procedures for starting the various Rational Synergy-related processes, running the Rational Synergy backup programs, and managing space use.

Many of these tasks can be automated, but the administrator is responsible for reviewing the results and ensuring smooth operation. Specifically, the tasks involved in this role include:

Database Server Administrator

Rational Synergy commands are provided for managing and manipulating Informix databases, but you do not need to know Informix products to use these commands.

The Database Server Administrator is responsible for all aspects of the database server, including the following major activities:

This information describes how to start the database server network services and how to access database server messages.


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