Queries regarding Plastic SCM tool

[punam]

Hello,

 

I am new to Plastic SCM tool. Have some General Queries Please reply for the same.

 

1. Is there any locking mechanism for branches in this tool.

2. If the data/code gets corrupted at server side and also backup gets corrupted . Is there any way to recovery the code base.

    Is there any utility for backup and recovery.

3. How to give permissions as per the users and admin level.

 

Finally, Please suggest some Best manual guide for new bees to learn both Build & Release Engineering and administration.

 

Thanks!

[calbzam]

Hi,

 

1. There is an exclusive checkout or locking for files mechanism: http://www.plasticscm.com/whats-new/checkout.aspx

    You can also configure the branch permissions for the different users.

2. We do recommend to perform frequent database backups to be able recover the code if an issue happens. The process depends on the chosen backend. If you are using SQLite or SQL Server CE you just need to copy the repository files (server folder).

3. Open the GUI --> Repositpories and Workspaces --> Repositories --> right-click, and you will be able to configure the repository permissions and the repository server permissions. You can create an Admin group to manage the admin permissions.

 

I recommend you to read the continuous integration articles: https://www.plasticscm.com/infocenter/technical-articles.aspx

 

Regards,

Carlos

[punam]

Hi,

 

Thanks for the detailed information. 

 

We are using Plastic SCM Version : 4.1.10.419 

 

One query for point no 3. We tried to configure the repository permissions and the repository server permissions.

Not able to create the Admin and user groups properly. Can you please provide some more information for the same.

 

Thanks in advance.

[calbzam]

Hi,

 

If you drive to your Plastic server folder, you will find "umtoolgui.exe".  Using this tool you can manage Plastic users and groups.

 

Regards,

Carlos