Advantages of Single Repository solution

Did you know that single repository solutions can offer multiple ALM solutions in a single offering which can include requirements, test, issues, risk, release and project management? The advantages of having a single repository Application lifecycle management solution are plenty especially if it is a 100% web-based solution that can provide global access without any extra requirement for external software. Such a solution can make and enable workflow processes and policy engines for routing, reviews and approvals quite easily. Also such a solution comes equipped with document attachment capabilities for global review and approval of documents and has inbuilt multiple input capturing methods such as rich Text Editor, MS Word, MS Excel, CSV file, and third party tools.

Enterprises need such single repository solutions that can offer them multiple reporting options for instance availability of such reporting options could include dashboards, Word, Excel and Crystal Reports. With all enterprises understanding the importance of working from the field, the emphasis on having a solution that has easy mobile access has become a necessity. When it comes to traceability between requirements & other entities, an optimized single repository solution can offer hierarchical traceability views, requirements traceability matrix view, and traceability network diagrams for best proactive & reactive impact analysis. Also such solutions need to offer flexible views and filter for enhanced multi-grouped hierarchy views as well as document views. As far as test management tools are concerned, such solutions can easily support manual and automated test execution with other tools such as HP Quick Test Pro. Additionally they can also allow for traceability of Test Cases with Requirements, Issues, Defects and other artifacts in an integrated scenario within the ALM Studio.

The ability to manage multiple versions of test runs for each Test Case and Test Script is yet another plus point of such an optimized solution. This ensures not just access to Test Cases anytime, anywhere but also completely automates test scheduling and running of Test Cases. Furthermore it automatically captures defects from failed test cases and allows for easy establishment of cross-tool traceability relationships with integrations. In today’s fast paced business world, enterprises need a solution that can ensure enhanced cross-tool and micro-level process automation that can enable complete standardization of best practice processes. Single repository optimized solutions has many benefits for issues management as well which includes multiple options to capture issues, multiple reporting formats-release note, trends and graphical charts. Issues can be prioritized without too much fuss and duplicate issues’ determination & linking can be made possible.

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