Deploy objects

In the Dimensions CM web client, you can deploy objects to deployment areas associated with the project/stream. During deployment, the item files associated with the selected revisions are copied to the areas associated with their stage.

Note: This functionality is not available for external requests.

Before you start deploying objects, review the Deploy and rollback rules.

Overview

Deploying results in the item files associated with the selected revisions being copied to the areas associated with their stage. The item revisions must not be at a higher stage than the stage with which the areas are associated for the items to be deployed to those areas.

Deploying a request deploys the item revisions that are related as In Response To the request, and optionally, any child requests. Any refactoring changes associated with the request are also deployed.

Deploying a baseline deploys the item revisions belonging to the baseline.

You can choose either to schedule a date and time for deploying items or to start a build after deploying, provided that the related items are part of a build configuration.

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Deploy items

You can deploy one or more items to deployment areas associated with the project/stream.

Requirements and limitations:

  • To deploy items to a non-default area, you need the Deploy an item (ITEM_DEPLOY) privilege for the area to which you want to deploy.

  • The items you select must be in the same product.

  • You cannot deploy item revisions to an area that is associated with a stage in the GSL that is higher than the stage of those item revisions.

To deploy an item:

  1. In the web client, open the Deployment view and select the Pending tab or History tab.

  2. Select one or more item entries and click the Deploy button. The Deploy wizard opens.

  3. From the Deploy Stage list, select another available stage. Or use the default stage.

  4. (Optional) In the Reason for deployment field, enter a comment.

  5. (Optional) select the following options:

    • If you want the deployments to be queued immediately, select as soon as possible.

    • To schedule the deployments for a particular time, select at specified time, and use the date picker to select a date and time.

    • Under Area(s) for deployment, select the areas to which you want to deploy.

    You can select areas other than the default ones, or clear any default areas, only if you have the necessary privileges.

  6. Click Next.

  7. On the Summary page, review the details and click Finish.

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Deploy Dimensions CM requests

You can deploy one or more Dimensions CM requests to deployment areas associated with the project/stream.

Items related as In Response To the request are deployed to the selected deployment areas.

Requirements and limitations:

  • You cannot deploy external requests.
  • To deploy requests to a non-default area, you need the Deploy a request (REQUEST_DEPLOY) privilege for the area to which you want to deploy.
  • You cannot deploy requests to an area that is associated with a stage in the GSL that is greater than the stage of those requests.

To deploy a request:

  1. In the web client, open the Deployment view and select the Pending tab or History tab.

  2. Select one or more request entries and click the Deploy button. The Deploy wizard opens.

  3. From the Deploy Stage list, select another available stage. Or use the default stage.

  4. To deploy items related to child requests, select deploy child requests.

  5. (Optional) In the Reason for Deployment field, enter a comment.

  6. (Optional) select the scheduling options:

    • If you want the deployments to be queued immediately, select as soon as possible.

    • To schedule the deployments for a particular time, select at specified time, and use the date picker to select a date and time.

    • Under Area(s) for Deployment, select the areas to which you want to deploy.

      You can select areas other than the default ones, or clear any default areas, only if you have the necessary privileges.

  7. Click Next.

  8. On the Summary page, review the details and click Finish.

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Deploy baselines

You can deploy one or more baselines to deployment areas associated with the project/stream.

Requirements and limitations:

  • To deploy baselines to a non-default area, you need the Deploy a baseline (BASELINE_DEPLOY) privilege for the area to which you want to deploy.

  • If you select more than one baseline, they must all be in the same product.
  • You cannot deploy baselines to an area that is associated with a stage in the GSL that is greater than the stage of those baselines.

To deploy a baseline:

  1. In the web client, open the Deployment view and select the Pending tab or History tab.

  2. Select one or more baseline entries and click the Deploy button. The Deploy wizard opens.

  3. From the Deploy Stage list, select another available stage. Or use the default stage.

  4. (Optional) In the Reason for deployment field, enter a comment.

  5. (Optional) select the following options:

    • If you want the deployments to be queued immediately, select as soon as possible.

    • To schedule the deployments for a particular time, select at specified time, and use the date picker to select a date and time.

    • Under Area(s) for deployment, select the areas to which you want to deploy.

    You can select areas other than the default ones, or clear any default areas, only if you have the necessary privileges.

  6. Click Next.

  7. On the Summary page, review the details and click Finish.

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