CA Harvest Software Change Manager (CA Harvest SCM) provides powerful, process-driven capabilities for managing development teams across your enterprise, encompassing multiple platforms and release management tools. This release management software enforces your IT governance policies and corporate compliance initiatives including those defined by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. It also can ensure adherence to your ITIL-based best practices. CA Harvest SCM can help your enterprise simplify the software release management process as well as the development and maintenance of business applications with streamlined workflows and automated source code versioning. This ITIL release management software can optimize your development resources by providing audit, protection and storage of your software assets, and standardized process management and defect tracking.
Endevor is a robust tool for managing source code, coordinating unit and system tests, controlling lifecycle and version of mainframe applications, and automating compilation processes. It ensures source-executable code integrity and tracks software promotions and sales operations.
Endevor offers stability, ease of use, and comprehensive management for mainframe code control and data migrations. Key features include customization capabilities, controlled access to source management, and integration within Enterprise DevOps. Tools like ACM Component Monitor, Bridge for Git, and modern web services support dynamic environments and parallel development efforts while custom JCLs/PROCs ensure validation of standard names. However, improvements are needed in integration with other products, particularly Zowe, and enhanced scalability and parallel development support.
What are Endevor's key features?
- Customization: Tailored JCLs/PROCs for environment-specific needs
- ACM Component Monitor: Monitors and manages application components efficiently
- Bridge for Git: Facilitates integration with Git repositories
- Enterprise DevOps Integration: Ensures seamless DevOps workflows
- Parallel Development Support: Allows multiple development streams
- Modern Web Services: Supports dynamic environments
What benefits should users look for in the reviews?
- Stability: Reliable performance in managing mainframe applications
- Ease of Use: User-friendly interface for efficient management
- Comprehensive Management: End-to-end control of code and data migrations
- Security: Ensures the integrity and security of source code
- Controlled Access: Granular access control for source management
Organizations in sectors such as finance, healthcare, and retail rely on Endevor to streamline their mainframe application development. The tool aids in complying with strict regulatory requirements by providing audit and security functionalities. The complex setup and implementation process are offset by the significant efficiencies gained in a controlled and secure development environment.
