Before you begin using Rational® ClearQuest® Test Manager, evaluate
the available options and determine which client provides the best support
for your testing needs and capabilities.
Rational Functional Tester and Rational Performance Tester
If the Rational Testing
Tools are available, installing the Rational ClearQuest plug-ins with Rational ClearQuest Test Manager into these applications
can provide the broadest range of functionality.
The Eclipse Workbench Environment
If the Rational Testing Tools are
not available, the Eclipse Workbench Environment provides the next
level of functionality.
Rational ClearQuest Client
Rational ClearQuest Client
is based on Eclipse Rich Client Platform technology. You cannot add
plug-ins to this client. However, Rational ClearQuest Test Manager is included in
this client.
The Eclipse Test and Performance Tools Platform Project
The Eclipse Test and Performance Tools Platform Project (TPTP)
is a plug-in that is installed into an Eclipse shell. Both the SDP clients
(Rational Functional
Tester and Rational Performance
Tester) and an Eclipse Workbench Environment support TPTP test script execution.