Create and Promote Release Package

After a migration set is created, a release package can be generated and promoted as part of the release management process.

For more information refer to video Migration Set.

Steps to Create a Release Package

  1. In the Navigation Explorer, expand the Release Management folder.

  2. Select the Release Packages node.

  3. In the Configuration Panel (right panel), click the ‘+’ (Add) icon in the toolbar. This activates the Configuration Panel and the Progress Indicator (Step View).

Step 1: General Information

  • Select the Archive Type. Choose either .zip or .jar.

  • Enter a Package Name (required).

  • Optionally, enter an SCM Label and Comments.

  • Click Next (located to the right of the progress indicator) to proceed.

    Note: Detached Migration is planned for a future release and is not currently available in Rules Workbench.

Step 2: Select Migration Set

  • A list of migration sets with Ready to Package status is displayed.

  • Select the required migration set(s) by checking the appropriate boxes.

  • Click Next to continue.

Step 3: Select Stored Procedures

  • Select any stored procedures to include in the package.

  • Click Next to continue.

 

Step 4: Select DML Scripts

  • Select any DML (Data Manipulation Language) scripts to include.

  • Click Next to continue.

Step 5: Select DDL Scripts

  • Select any DDL (Data Definition Language) scripts to include.

  • Click Next to continue.

Step 6: Create Release Package

  • Review all details on the summary confirmation screen.

  • Click Finish to finalize the release package.

  • The release package appears under Release Management | Release Packages with an initial status of Open.

Release Packages Configuration Panel Overview

Selecting a release package in the Release Management | Release Packages folder displays package details in the Configuration Panel, including:

  • A five-step Progress Indicator (Step View) : Open → Built → Ready to Promote → Promoted → Deployed

  • Release Package Name

  • Current status of the package

  • Contextual action button (label changes as the release progresses)

  • A collapsible panel listing associated migration sets

After a release package is created:

  • The status of associated configuration packages updates to AddedForMigration.

  • Related migration sets update to AddedToPackage.

  • The new release package appears under Release Packages with status Open.

Build and Promote the Release Package

  1. Click Build

    1. Status changes from Open to Built; the step progress advances.

    2. The action button updates to ReadyToPromote.

  2. Click ReadyToPromote

    • Status advances to ReadyToPromote and the progress moves forward.

    Note: Initiate the approval and deploy the release package.