{"id":25,"date":"2026-10-13T21:41:02","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T21:41:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.scmgalaxy.com\/tutorials\/2014\/07\/27\/ibm-rational-build-forge-v7-1-training\/"},"modified":"2026-10-13T21:41:02","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T21:41:02","slug":"ibm-rational-build-forge-v7-1-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.devopsschool.com\/blog\/ibm-rational-build-forge-v7-1-training\/","title":{"rendered":"IBM Rational Build Forge v7.1 Training: Updated Course Guide, Syllabus, and Delivery Options"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Originally published on 2014-07-27; fully revised and updated.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IBM Rational Build Forge v7.1 is commonly associated with enterprise build automation practices used by configuration managers and build engineers. This page converts the original training advertisement into a structured course reference so you can quickly evaluate scope, audience fit, delivery model, and practical lab depth before enrolling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devopsschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/ibm-rational-build-forge-v7.png\" alt=\"IBM Rational Build Forge v7.1 training\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What this IBM Rational Build Forge v7.1 training is designed to teach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Based on the original course outline, the training focuses on end-to-end build orchestration in Build Forge: project creation, execution control, integrations, and operational governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Build Forge core concepts, functions, and usage models<\/li><li>Creating and configuring projects with environments and steps<\/li><li>Using servers, selectors, and collectors for execution control<\/li><li>Improving runtime behavior with chains and threads<\/li><li>Integrating external tools through adaptors<\/li><li>Running builds, analyzing results, and scheduling jobs<\/li><li>Using IDE plug-ins for project execution<\/li><li>Reporting concepts, including Bill of Materials and quick reporting topics<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who should attend and prerequisites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The original post positions this as a <strong>basic course<\/strong> intended for roles that own or support build and release workflows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Role<\/th><th>Why this course is relevant<\/th><th>Priority modules<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Configuration Manager<\/td><td>Needs controlled, repeatable build and environment management<\/td><td>Projects, environments, selectors, access control<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Build Engineer<\/td><td>Needs fast, stable execution and integration with build tools<\/td><td>Steps, chains, threads, adaptors, run analysis<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As stated in the original content, no prerequisites were required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Training delivery options and how to choose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The source mentions online and classroom delivery, plus corporate training and consulting. Use this matrix to choose a format based on team constraints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Delivery option<\/th><th>Best for<\/th><th>What to expect<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Online instructor-led<\/td><td>Distributed teams and individuals needing schedule flexibility<\/td><td>Live remote sessions, guided labs, Q&amp;A<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Classroom (public batch)<\/td><td>Learners who prefer in-person collaboration<\/td><td>Fixed schedule, peer discussion, trainer-led exercises<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Corporate private training<\/td><td>Teams needing role-specific, environment-specific enablement<\/td><td>Customized agenda, internal use cases, faster team alignment<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The original post listed classroom availability in locations including Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai, and the Netherlands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Typical learning workflow in a Build Forge course<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most Build Forge trainings follow a staged progression from fundamentals to controlled execution and optimization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"mermaid\">\nflowchart TD\n    A[Assess team skill gaps] --> B[Build Forge fundamentals]\n    B --> C[Create project and environment]\n    C --> D[Configure servers selectors collectors]\n    D --> E[Run project and inspect results]\n    E --> F[Optimize with chains and threads]\n    F --> G[Integrate adaptors and IDE plugins]\n    G --> H[Schedule runs and reporting]\n<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Detailed syllabus map from the original outline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Core Build Forge operations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Introduction to the Build Forge system<\/li><li>Projects, environments, and steps<\/li><li>Servers, collectors, and selectors<\/li><li>Scheduling, results, and Bill of Materials topics<\/li><li>IDE plug-ins and project runs<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Execution design and reuse<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Project creation and run lifecycle<\/li><li>Selector and server setup<\/li><li>Libraries and project copy patterns<\/li><li>In-lining library logic into workflows<\/li><li>Pass\/fail chain usage<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Administration and governance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>User creation and access groups<\/li><li>Notification groups and editor permissions<\/li><li>Subgroup hierarchy for delegated control<\/li><li>Log filters for Ant-oriented builds<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Environment and command topics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Environment variable sets and runtime profiles<\/li><li>Pulldown variables for parameterized runs<\/li><li>Dot command usage such as retag, date, put\/get, selector changes, and export<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Illustrative lab commands<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The original post references Build Forge dot command topics. The examples below are illustrative and should be validated against your Build Forge version and policy controls.<\/p>\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\" aria-describedby=\"shcb-language-1\" data-shcb-language-name=\"PHP\" data-shcb-language-slug=\"php\"><span><code class=\"hljs language-php language-bash\"><span class=\"hljs-comment\"># Example commands often executed inside build steps<\/span>\nant clean compile\nant test\nant package\n\n<span class=\"hljs-comment\"># Common dot command topics in Build Forge training labs<\/span>\n.date\n.retag RELEASE_2026_10\n.bset linux_pool\n.put build\/output\/app.zip \/dropzone\/\n.get \/dropzone\/config.properties .\/config\/\n.export Project_Main<\/code><\/span><small class=\"shcb-language\" id=\"shcb-language-1\"><span class=\"shcb-language__label\">Code language:<\/span> <span class=\"shcb-language__name\">PHP<\/span> <span class=\"shcb-language__paren\">(<\/span><span class=\"shcb-language__slug\">php<\/span><span class=\"shcb-language__paren\">)<\/span><\/small><\/pre>\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\" aria-describedby=\"shcb-language-2\" data-shcb-language-name=\"PHP\" data-shcb-language-slug=\"php\"><span><code class=\"hljs language-php language-bash\"><span class=\"hljs-comment\"># Example environment profile used during scheduled runs<\/span>\nexport BUILD_PROFILE=qa\nexport JAVA_HOME=\/opt\/jdk8\nexport ANT_OPTS=-Xmx1024m\nant deploy<\/code><\/span><small class=\"shcb-language\" id=\"shcb-language-2\"><span class=\"shcb-language__label\">Code language:<\/span> <span class=\"shcb-language__name\">PHP<\/span> <span class=\"shcb-language__paren\">(<\/span><span class=\"shcb-language__slug\">php<\/span><span class=\"shcb-language__paren\">)<\/span><\/small><\/pre>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Original registration and contact details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The source post includes the following links and contacts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Registration form: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/a\/scmgalaxy.com\/forms\/d\/1kZs21fbihV4AK2a530-9rHbCuCJR-lQj1aAmC3C0aKE\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DevOps Training Registration<\/a><\/li><li>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@scmGalaxy.com\">info@scmGalaxy.com<\/a><\/li><li>Phone: +91 700 483 5930<\/li><li>Skype: scmGalaxy<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common pitfalls when planning legacy Build Forge training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Assuming old course content maps directly to modern CI\/CD platforms without a translation plan<\/li><li>Skipping role-based track design for configuration managers vs build engineers<\/li><li>Not validating environment-specific command syntax before lab delivery<\/li><li>Underestimating access-control setup and audit requirements in enterprise environments<\/li><li>Treating classroom completion as production readiness without a post-training implementation plan<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This revised guide turns a legacy promotional post into a practical reference for IBM Rational Build Forge v7.1 training. 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