Continuous Integration (CI) is a critical piece of any company’s software development practices, and usually the first effort on the road to DevOps. Within optimal continuous integration practices, engineers submit and test new developments against the main body of...
Tired of dealing with in-house PDM issues, unreliable VPN connections, and struggling with remote file access? Perhaps you're looking for a solution that addresses your company's specific needs. Look no further: SPK and Associates SolidWorks PDM in the Cloud presents...
As explored in one of our previous articles, tracking metrics is a crucial component of a successful development system. But how can you leverage those metrics further? The solution is quite simple: with the trace reporting function available in Windchill...
Tracking metrics is a vital component of any successful requirements management or development system. A thorough understanding of your progress or position in the delivery cycle is crucial! Within this article, we will discuss how to create and trace metrics to...
In one of our recent articles, we highlighted opportunities for automation, specifically for MCAD (mechanical computer-aided design) and PDM (product data management) activities in your organization. In this next installment, we hope to provide you with other examples...
Over the last 5 years, the number of companies that utilize the practices of Continuous Delivery (CD) soared. In fact, a 2014 white paper from Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) revealed more than 70% of companies utilize various CD practices! Though EMA published...
The importance of test management, especially in highly-regulated industries, cannot be overstated. Efficient management of testing requirements leads to safer products, effective production, and satisfied customers. The PTC Windchill Requirements Validation &...
What is a Continuous Integration Pipeline? The purpose of a continuous integration pipeline is to allow teams to constantly integrate and build software updates in order to quicken release cycles, lower costs, and reduce risks. In a simple implementation of a...
Repeatability is an intuitive aspect of daily life. If you throw a ball up, it comes down. If you throw it up twenty times, the same thing will happen, up and then down twenty times. When repeatability doesn’t occur and it’s supposed to, we get anxious. ...
CloudBees SDA Analytics has more power than you think One of the main features of CloudBees SDA is CloudBees Analytics, powered by ElasticSearch. It’s a powerful tool for displaying continuous integration data and there are loads of useful metrics available from...
Credentials Are Tough By Design Credentials in Cloudbees SDA are admittedly a little tricky to get to. This is by design. If it were any easier, it could be a potential security risk. There is really just one way to use credentials in code, and it’s a multi-step...
Let's Define It Self service catalog is a powerful tool that allows non-technical people to run reports, and technical people to accelerate setup and configuration. Why Should I Use The Self Service Catalog? The self service catalog creates an easy to use UI for...