Features and benefits
IBM® Rational® Build Forge® Enterprise Edition is an adaptive execution framework that automates and accelerates software assembly processes for improved repeatability, reliability, and faster software and systems delivery.
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Web console for user access and administration | Central, real-time access to software assembly processes from anywhere, anytime |
| Job process optimization | Run jobs the smartest way possible – Rational Build Forge has the ability to analyze, sequence and optimize job runs |
| Project configuration snapshots | Manage known good configurations and templates. Preserve historical process definitions |
| Dynamic server management | Distributes jobs across a server pool to accelerate software assembly cycles |
| Compatible with existing scripts, batch files, development tools and processes | Integrate into your current environment to leverage your existing investments and for quick start-up |
| IBM Installation Manager | Provides the same installation experience on both Windows and UNIX |
| Application programming interface (API) | Provides greater flexibility and choices for customers who wish to customize and extend Rational Build Forge |
| Integrations with leading IDEs | Provides self service access to software assembly processes and allows you to work in your preferred environment |
| Role-based security and user authentication (including password encryption) | Secure and controlled user access |
| Audit logging and complete ‘bill of materials’ report | Facilitates faster problem resolution, better reproducibility and compliance management |
| Add on Rational Automation Framework for WebSphere | Provides automation for the development, deployment and patching of WebSphere and Portal environments |
| Out of the box reports | Improves visibility and identifies bottlenecks for improved operations over time |
| Add-on advanced reporting with IBM Rational Build Forge Quick Report | Zero-footprint web client to quickly create, modify and run ad-hoc reports for custom views of software assembly information |
| Multiple scheduling options | Meet individual project needs with both as-needed and scheduled jobs |
| Parallel execution, threading | Run jobs concurrently for faster completion |
| Notifications | Automatic notifications allow for quick identification and resolution of issues |
| Distributed, multi-platform support | Seamlessly work across different environments enterprise-wide |
| Unicode support | Support for international projects |
| Really Simple Syndication (RSS) data feeds | Receive real-time, targeted information |
| Configurable User Interface (UI) | Point to any other tool for clearer integration between tools, and easy and fast access |
| Out of the box adaptors | Achieve an integrated project view with integrations to leading software configuration management, testing and software change management solutions |
| Add on easy integration with additional 3rd party and proprietary tools with IBM Rational Build Forge Adaptor Toolkit | Broaden the vision and control with this expanding linking capability |
| Advanced globally distributed development features | Provides support for medium to large teams (up to 150 users) |
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