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Identify Environments

Identifying Source and Target Environments

Before information can be moved between databases, the source (originating) environment and the target environment must be identified. This is done by inserting the release management information into the environment properties window in the Rules Palette. This window is accessed by right-clicking on the environment node in the Main Explorer or Global Rules Explorer tab.

Properties option on Environment right-click menu

Environment Properties Right-Click Option

Steps to Identify Source Environment

Open the Rules Palette in the Source Environment.
Right-click on the environment node in either the Main Explorer or Global Explorer tab.
Select Properties.
Scroll down to the IVS Release Management fields.
Click the button next to IVS Release Management and type on.
Click the button next to IVS Release Management Entry Env and type true.
Click Finish to close the properties window.

Release Management Properties fields

Release Management Properties Fields

Steps to Identify Target Environment

Open the Rules Palette in the Target Environment.
Right-click on the environment node in either the Main Explorer or Global Explorer tab.
Select Properties.
Scroll down to the IVS Release Management fields.
Click the button next to IVS Release Management and type on.
Click the button next to IVS Release Management Entry Env and type false.
Click Finish to close the properties window.

Note: After you set the Release Management properties, you must log-out of the Rules Palette and then back in to see the Release Management node in Admin Explorer.