Rational Developer for System z, Version 7.6

Common Access Repository Manager overview

Many mainframe user organizations store their source code in proprietary software configuration management systems, also known as software configuration managers (SCMs). The source code is locked in the SCM, in a native format that Rational Developer for System z cannot access in an integrated manner. The Common Access Repository Manager (CARMA) toolkit for Rational Developer for System z facilitates customer access to SCMs from within Rational Developer for System z by providing a common interface for accessing SCMs.

Overview

The following topics provide information about the Common Access Repository Manager (CARMA). They describe the steps necessary for accessing, using and extending the CARMA toolkit.

Getting started

The following topics provide instructions for completing some of the basic tasks you will need to do to start accessing SCMs using the CARMA toolkit.

Samples and tutorials

The following sample RAMs allow you to access a PDS associated with TSO users or, to access Software Configuration Library Manager (SCLM) assets stored in SCLM projects.

Note: The sample RAMs are provided for the purpose of testing the configuration of your CARMA environment. These RAMs are NOT supported in a production-level environment.

Resources for learning available on the Web

Many resources for learning and using the CARMA toolkit are available. Use the following links to learn more about how to put CARMA to work:

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