Rational Web Platform server ignores options defined in ccweb.conf

why the IBM® Rational® Web Platform (RWP) server may ignore the options that are defined in the in ccweb.conf file on Microsoft® Windows®, Linux® and UNIX®.   Symptom Scenario: After setting up the RWP Server, a change is made to the ccweb.conf file to indicate a new storage location for web views.  The RWP server is restarted; however, ClearCase continues to use the old location when new views are created. Also, if the old view storage location has been removed, the existing views ceases to function properly.

Cause

These problems are attributed to the ccweb.conf file being edited in its default location instead of having been copied to the correct location on the RWP server and modified there.

Resolving the problem

Ensure the ccweb.conf file is moved to the correct directory path on the RWP server as defined in the ccweb.conf file. On Windows, copy the ccweb.conf file from: \config\ccweb\ccweb.conf to: \var\config\ccweb.conf On UNIX and Linux, copy the ccweb.conf file from: /ccweb/ccweb.conf to: /var/adm/rational/clearcase/config/ccweb.conf Modify the ccweb.conf file in its new location to achieve the expected results.