COMPLETE STANDARDIZATION OF HP ALM
COMPLETESTANDARDIZATIONOF HP ALMWWW.ASSURE.NET
ABOUT ASSUREFounded in 2006International softwarecompany with officesworldwideHP technology providerand partnerDeployed in the world’slargest HP ALMenvironments
WHAT DO WE ease /RequirementsManagementAnalyticsSWDevelopmentQA andTestingIT Operations
WHY STANDARDIZE?Successfully run large HP ALM instanceswith limited staffImplement Enterprise Cross Projectreporting and IntegrationsAbility to centralize and save byimplementing automated central reportingplatformUp to 20% increase in QA efficiency
ASSURE AND STANDARDIZATIONAssure provides a proven and reliable solution forcomplete HP ALM standardizationHelping HP QC & ALM customers since 2006We understand the challengesWe know what it takesWe have expertise and the tools to make it happenOur largest customer to date had 1200 activeprojects – now all standardized
TYPICAL SCENARIOCustomer has two ALM instances 200 ALM projects4 Business units working differentlyGeneral ‘Project Template’Projects can and are individually customizedMultiple integrationsSeveral groups create their own reportsHow to Standardize?!?!
CHALLENGESAnalyzing the scopeAgree on a ‘golden template’Complex dependenciesTechnical challenges – how to go about itAvailability of required knowledgeToo big task, limited resourcesHow to explain management the benefits
CHALLENGES CONT.HP ALM does not help standardizeNot the FieldsNot the DataHP IT – one of the worlds largest ALMinstallations is using Assure’s products!
HIGH LEVEL STANDARDIZATIONPROCESSAnalysisCreate ProjectTemplate(s)StandardizeProjectsMaintain andControl Change
PROJECT TEMPLATESA Template project is an ALM Project with additional specialfunctionality:Cross-Project Customization”Regular” projects are linked to the TemplateChanges are pushed from the Template to the linked projectsTemplateProject 1Project 2Project 3
SO – WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?!TemplateSoftware VersionTo a new project, thefield is deployedperfectlySoftware VersionA Field, SoftwareVersion is introduced inthe templateIf a Field exists withdifferent name, the field isduplicated.Data has to be moved andmanipulatedProject AProject BProject CSoftware VersionSoftware VersionSoftware BuildSoftware VersionIf a Field already existswith the same name,customization fails
ASSURE PROJECT HARMONIZERMap existing fields to template fieldsSolves the problem of conflicting ALM project fieldsTurnkey solutionEasy to useField-proven with thousands of projectsHP Certified
WHAT ABOUT THE DATA?TemplateDefect Status List Open Closed DeferredProjectDefect Status List Open ClosedPostponed DeferredDefect IDStatus1Open2Postponed3Postponed
ASSURE DATA STANDARDIZERData Integrity issues are often noted:Cross project reports are implementedSharing test assets across projectsIntegrations that involve multiple ALM projectsCauses:Processes change over time: listvalues change over timeBusiness units work differentlyMerges and AquisitionsErrors
ASSURE DATA STANDARDIZERLocate and fix inconsistent data in your HP ALM projectsMaintain high data qualityInstant Assessment of your Data QualityReuse tasks across projects to save timeLeverage your Project Staff / SME’sHP Certified
STAYING STANDARDIZEDUse HP ALM TemplatesGain Full control over project customizationsPush customizations from the template with one clickEnforce standard Project Lists and Fields, UserGroups, Requirement TypesAssure Data StandardizerKeep data quality in top shape
ASSURE PROJECT HARMONIZER VS. ’MANUAL’ HARMONIZATION’Manual’ HarmonizationAssure Project HarmonizerDevelopment EffortA solution has to be developed.Expertise is needed and knowledge has to beacquired. A lot of investigation, trial & error.Turnkey software product with support andmaintenance.RiskRisky. A lot of testing needed and many ALMprojects will be corrupted in the processProven technology. Certified and recommendedby HP.Impact handling(Cover all aspects of database modifications)Not handling all the aspects of databasechanges. Project integrity not maintained, workhas to be redone by users (reports, favorites,history, filters, rules, permissions and more)Maintains everything related to modified fieldsintact. Retains data integrity and consistency ofthe project.UsabilityUsually scripts or excel sheets, not user friendly.Time consuming.Extremely user friendly & easy to use UI,designed by usability specialists to be as efficientas possible.Project Downtime during database conversionSignificant project downtime (hours). Userscannot use the project during this timeOptimized with the help of HP R&D anddatabase experts to minimize project downtime.Benchmark document is available.Harmonization ProcessTrial & Error. Best guess. Surprises likely toarise, resulting in costly delays.Clear documentation of the process includingmethodology, considerations, tasks & roles.Based on experience and success.Total Estimated Time (for 200 Projects –medium level of customization)50 weeks6 weeks
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complete HP ALM standardization Helping HP QC & ALM customers since 2006 We understand the challenges We know what it takes We have expertise and the tools to make it happen Our largest customer to date had 1200 active pro
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