Introduction

The ZIY System consists of multiple executable program files that are destined to run on different hosts. In addition, these programs require configuration files to allow them to interconnect and form a system. Proper installation of these files is essential to the operation of the ZIY system. The files that make up the ZIY system are for the most part tightly coupled to each other. Since there are currently 12 files in the latest release, this could cause major bookkeeping headaches, and installation of an improper version of a file could cause any number of subtle and not-so-subtle bugs to crop up, and may even cause the ZIY system to fail completely. I have therefore instituted a system to ease these requirements. The center piece of this system is a good revision control program, in this case Microsoft SourceSafe version 3.1. The use of SourceSafe allows all of the files for a particular release to be grouped together in the revision control database as releases, each release receiving a sequential release number. The use of SourceSafe makes 2 important features of this system possible:

1. Ensures that all files of a release are compatible
2. Enables easy rollback of releases, should any problem with the latest release be encountered.

This manual will explain how to use SourceSafe to obtain the needed files for a desired release. Further, it will explain in detail how to install or use each of these files. Finally, it will provide some guidance should a rollback of an installation be required.