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SP-ELM-02 · Foundation · 1 day

Introduction to IBM DOORS 9.7

The basic concepts and functions of IBM DOORS 9.7, with hands-on exercises. A one-day workshop for your team, remote or on-site.

Overview

Start working in IBM DOORS 9.7 in one day

This course is designed for new users. It introduces the basic concepts and functions of IBM DOORS.

It includes hands-on exercises in which users learn to create, edit, manipulate, analyze and request data in IBM tool. This course teaches how to define, elaborate, organise, and manage requirements data in DOORS database, as well as managing the traceability between various levels and types of requirements.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to work with IBM DOORS 9.7 and use the key features of the solution. This one-day course is the essence of knowledge about the basics of working with IBM requirements management tool. The IBM DOORS mentoring will allow participants to quickly get started working with the tool, so that the main needs and expectations related to requirements management can be addressed in ongoing projects.

ModulesAttributesWord documentsTraceability

Who it is for · What you will learn

Built for people who start with IBM DOORS

This basic course is for new IBM DOORS users. There are no prerequisites for this course.

New IBM DOORS usersNavigate a database, edit and structure information and create traceability between requirements.

For your team

  • Understand the principles of traceability within DOORS, enabling you to establish and manage traceability links between different project artifacts, such as requirements, designs, and test cases.
  • Explore features that support collaborative requirements management, facilitating communication and cooperation among project stakeholders.
  • Learn how DOORS facilitates change management and version control for requirements, allowing for the tracking and management of changes throughout the development process.
  • Gain insights into generating meaningful reports and conducting analysis within DOORS, providing valuable insights into project progress and the status of requirements.

For you

  • Gain a foundational understanding of IBM DOORS 9.7, a leading requirements management tool, providing the basis for effective usage in projects.
  • Learn how to efficiently capture, document, and manage requirements using DOORS, ensuring clarity, traceability, and consistency throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Acquire skills to ensure the quality of requirements by implementing best practices for writing clear, complete, and testable requirements within DOORS.
  • Familiarize yourself with the DOORS user interface, learning efficient navigation and utilization of the tool's features to enhance productivity in requirements management.

Not sure the course fits your needs? Tell us about your project and we will suggest the right scope.

Course agenda

One day, from the first module to traceability

Every module combines a short demo with exercises in a training project.

Day 1

From navigation to traceability

8 hours

01Navigate an IBM DOORS Database
  • Log in to a Rational DOORS database.
  • Navigate the database hierarchy.
  • Configure the Rational DOORS Explorer display options.
  • Demonstrate the use of Favorites
02Viewing Information
  • Open a formal module
  • Navigate through a formal module
  • Use basic display controls to control layout
03Editing Information
  • Edit existing information.
  • Apply rich text formatting.
  • Perform spelling and grammar checks on entered information.
04Structure
  • Create, move, and delete data in an IBM® Rational® DOORS® module.
  • Identify and implement hierarchical data structures in a Rational DOORS document.
05Capturing Additional Information
  • Use attributes to capture additional information about objects.
  • Use columns to view information about objects.
  • Change attribute values.
06Working with Microsoft Word Documents
  • Describe the effect of Microsoft Word paragraph styles on a Rational DOORS export.
  • Identify and correct paragraph style problems in Microsoft Word in preparation for an export to Rational DOORS.
  • Export a document from Microsoft Word to Rational DOORS.
  • Generate a document from Rational DOORS using the Document Generation capability.
07Working with Microsoft Word Documents
  • Locate information in a database.
  • Locate information in a document or module.
  • Replace located data.
  • Go directly to a specific object or section.
08Manipulating the Display
  • Create a simple filter to select information that meets a single criterion.
  • Save and manage views to apply filter conditions.
  • Generate a document that displays filtered attributes
09Creating Traceability
  • Describe the purpose of traceability.
  • Link objects together to create traceability.
  • Delete links between objects to correct traceability.
10Traceability Analysis
  • Use traceability to analyze the impact of a changed requirement or failed test.
  • Use the traceability links to navigate to different levels of information.
  • Create a column containing information about linked data.
  • Create an advanced filter that uses multiple selection criteria.
11Inserting Information in Other Formats
  • Insert information in a non-native format (OLE).
  • Edit OLE objects.
12Discussions
  • Create a new discussion thread against an object.
  • Close and re-open a discussion thread that you have started.

FAQ

Questions buyers ask about this course

Can you run the training on our own IBM DOORS instance?

Yes. We train on our lab environment or on your own instance, also in a network without internet access, with demo data or your own projects.

Which IBM DOORS version do you teach?

IBM DOORS 9.7, as in the course description.

Can you adapt the agenda to our process?

Yes. We add examples from your projects and the standard you work to, for example ASPICE, ISO 26262 or DO-178C.

Do attendees get a certificate?

Yes, a certificate of completion for every attendee.

What happens after the training?

Attendees can send questions to the trainer after class. For longer support we offer mentoring and consulting on your project.

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