LHCb Build and Deployment Infrastructure for run 2. Issue 6 (December 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Clemencic, M.; Couturier, B.
• Is Part Of: Journal of physics. Volume 664:Issue 6(2015)
• Publication Date: 2015-12
• Subjects: Physics -- Congresses; 530.5
• DOI: 10.1088/1742-6596/664/6/062008
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1742-6588

Abstract

Abstract: After the successful run 1 of the LHC, the LHCb Core software team has taken advantage of the long shutdown to consolidate and improve its build and deployment infrastructure. Several of the related projects have already been presented like the build system using Jenkins, as well as the LHCb Performance and Regression testing infrastructure. Some components are completely new, like the Software Configuration Database (using the Graph DB Neo4j), or the new packaging installation using RPM packages. Furthermore all those parts are integrated to allow easier and quicker releases of the LHCb Software stack, therefore reducing the risk of operational errors. Integration and Regression tests are also now easier to implement, allowing to improve further the software checks.