Features and benefits
IBM® Rational® Build Forge® Enterprise Plus Edition is an adaptive execution framework specifically focused on helping very large enterprise companies automate and standardize software assembly processes for 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 |
| No user licenses required | No dependency on external process improves availability |
| 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 |
| Support for running server on Linux on Z | Provides enterprise scalability |
| Out of the box reports | Improves visibility and identifies bottlenecks for improved operations over time |
| Includes 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 |
| Includes out of the box adaptors as well as the IBM Rational Build Forge Adaptor Toolkit | Extend and utilize existing tools. Achieve an integrated project view with integrations to leading software configuration management, testing and software change management solutions |
| Advanced globally distributed development features | Provides support for very large enterprise companies (up to 250 concurrent connections) |
