Registry data

An understanding of the registry data model is important for many administrative procedures.

The registry data model is a simple one, designed to provide the basic information needed to locate and retrieve shared resources. The registry holds several kinds of data:

Objects and tags. Most Rational ClearCase applications connect with VOBs and views by using the information in VOB or view objects and tags, which are created automatically as part of VOB and view creation. They can also be created, removed, and modified explicitly when necessary.
Other shared data. The registry is also the repository for system configuration information such as recommended VOB and view storage locations and sitewide defaults for various host configuration parameters. These defaults are established by the administrator, usually during the installation, but can be changed as needed.

Objects
VOB and view objects are the fundamental units of Rational ClearCase registry data.
VOB and view tags
In addition to its object, every VOB or view must have a tag in the registry before it can be accessed by most Rational ClearCase applications.
Other shared data
In addition to holding information about VOBs and views, the registry is also the central repository for information about server storage locations and site-wide defaults for client behavior.

Parent topic: Administering the Rational ClearCase registry