Differences between UCM and base ClearCase®

Base ClearCase® consists of a set of powerful tools to establish an environment in which developers can work in parallel on a shared set of files, and project managers can define policies that govern how developers work together.

UCM is one recommended method of using DevOps Code ClearCase® for version control and configuration management. UCM is layered on base ClearCase®. Therefore, it is possible to work efficiently in UCM without having to master the details of base ClearCase®.

UCM offers the convenience of an out-of-the-box solution; base ClearCase® offers the flexibility to implement virtually any configuration management solution that you deem appropriate for your environment.