ClearCase Support: How to Lock a Branch
Once in a while, I am asked to lock a branch, so that no user can add or delete to versions or labels on this branch. I prefer and recommend locking the entire branch type for each branch in an entire VOB. To do this, I use this command:
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cleartool lock brtype:BRANCH_NAME |
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Keep in mind that you have to lock the brnach type in each VOB that has the label. You can even specify the VOB name without going to the VOB using this command:
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cleartool lock brtype: BRANCH_NAME@vob:VOB_TAG |
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You can even add a user exception list who the lock does not apply to. Here is any example on how to do this:
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cleartool lock –nuser USERID1,USERID2,… brtype:BRANCH_NAME |
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The USERID argument should at least include your core id.
by Phil B.