A schema repository can be moved to a new physical location or
to a different database management system using tools provided by the database
vendor.
When you move a schema repository using vendor database tools, Rational® ClearQuest® loses the
connection to the schema repository. Use the Maintenance Tool to update the
connection with information about the new physical location of the schema
repository.
Super User privileges are required to perform this task.
Before
moving a schema repository, complete these preliminary tasks:
- Create an empty database in the new location using your vendor
tool. You can create Microsoft Access databases with the Maintenance Tool.
To create other supported databases, you must use the database vendor tools.
For more information about configuring vendor databases, see the IBM Rational ClearQuest and ClearQuest MultiSite
Installation and Upgrade Guide.
- Instruct all users to log off from the databases. New users cannot
access the databases while you are moving the schema repository, but users
who are currently logged in when the process begins cannot be detected or
logged off. Some supported databases provide a tool for logging users off
the database. Determine whether your database vendor has such a tool.
- Back up all Rational ClearQuest databases,
even if you are moving only one schema repository or one user database. Backups
prevent data loss due to unforeseen circumstances, such as network failure,
that might occur during the move.
To update connection information after moving a schema repository
with vendor database tools:
- Start the Maintenance Tool.
- In the Existing Connections window, select the connection
to move or update, and click .
- Enter your logon name and password, and click Next.
- Enter the schema repository properties that you want to update. Select
a database vendor and enter the required vendor database properties. The required
properties are different for each database vendor. For more information, see Vendor database properties.
- Click Next. When the connection is updated, click Done and Exit.
The final step in the process is distributing new connection information
to all team members.
To distribute new connection information, see Connection profiles.