IBM Rational Software Analyzer, Version 7.0 Release Notes®

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Description

IBM Rational® Software Analyzer is a simple and powerful software analysis tool.

The developer edition is an Eclipse-based, standalone product that features language support for Java™ and C++, and a rich set of analysis rules for code review, architectural discovery, software metrics, and data flow analysis.

Developers use a single, common interface to perform any type of analysis, view results, and fix problems. Built on an extensible framework, the product includes an analysis API for customizing and creating new analysis rules, reports, and for integrating other analysis tools.

For managers, the enterprise edition offers centralized reporting features to manage quality and compliance, and enables build integration for software analysis through the Rational Build Forge® product.

For product details, news, events, and other information see http://www-306.ibm.com/software/awdtools/swanalyzer/

System requirements

For information about hardware and software compatibility, see the detailed system requirements at http://www.ibm.com/software/awdtools/swanalyzer/sysreq/index.html

Installation instructions

This installation guide provides instructions for installing, updating, and uninstalling the product. See http://download.boulder.ibm.com/ibmdl/pub/software/rationalsdp/v7/rsar/70/docs/installation_instruction/install.html

Known problems

Known problems are recorded in individual documents in the Support knowledge base. As problems are discovered and resolved, the knowledge base is updated and maintained with new information. By searching the knowledge base, you can quickly find workarounds or solutions to problems.

To learn about the known limitations and problems in this update, and any workarounds that are available, see http://www.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=3474&q=RN7.0&tc=SSJMSE72&rankprofile=8

Visit the product support page for Rational Software Analyzer at http://www.ibm.com/software/awdtools/swanalyzer/support/index.html

IBM Rational Software Support

Before you contact IBM Rational Software Support, gather the background information that you need to describe your problem. When you describe a problem to an IBM Software Support specialist, be as specific as possible and include all relevant background information so that the specialist can help you solve the problem efficiently. To save time, know the answers to these questions:

For contact information, guidelines, or reference materials that you need when you require support, read the IBM Software Support Handbook at http://techsupport.services.ibm.com/guides/handbook.html

Notices and trademarks

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