It depends on the nature of the ClearCase running on your server:
- simple Base ClearCase client
- ClearCase Vob server
- CCRC server
Unless you see a warning from IBM, you can proceed with the installation, and double-check with IBM (communicating at least the full version of your ClearCase setup: cleartool -verall
)
You can see some general advises in this thread:
- VOB servers are specialized. Normally patches and service packs provide no benefits or improvements.
- Does your IT department test patches and service packs before installing them enterprise wide? Blindly trusting any windows upgrade/sp has been empirically shown to be a Bad Idea(tm).
- Get management involved. Yes patches and sp's are important, but so is having a working VOB server. If folks understand the risks to the company, they'll be more keen to work out a compromise. (Don't fall for the "we'll give you control of the server and you'll be in charge of patching it.")