Created On: 21 September 2011 Problem: What features are available with StarTeam Enterprise Advantage that are not available with StarTeam Enterprise? Resolution: FEATURES Enterprise Enterprise Advantage WEB-CENTRIC REPOSITORY WITH SECURE ACCESS TO DATA Web-centric repository for central management of all digital assets Yes Yes Server-based data security using industry-standard RSA encryption and strong password enforcement Yes Yes Client/server architecture Yes Yes Distributed (remote) development via TCP/IP Yes Yes Support for Unicode character sets Yes Yes Localized editions (English, French, German, Japanese) Yes Yes ENHANCED ADMINISTRATION User and group access controls from the project level to the folder level—even to the individual asset level Yes Yes OpenLDAP, Microsoft Active Directory user authentication reduces maintenance Yes Yes LDAP QuickStart Manager eases the creation and administration of user accounts Yes Yes Highly defined server tracing speeds time required to diagnose issues Yes Yes StarTeam Import/Export Manager enables easy transfer of folders, projects, and views to different servers for backup or replication Yes Yes MULTIPLE VIEWS Restricts individuals so that they see only the data they need to do their jobs Yes Yes Supports powerful branching and merging capabilities Yes Yes INTEGRATED COMPONENTS FOR ASSET & ACTIVITY MANAGEMENT FILE COMPONENT File management Yes Yes Individual versioned files, sizes over 4 gigabits supported Yes Yes Version control and locking to prohibit changes from being lost or overridden by other users Yes Yes CHANGE REQUEST COMPONENT Change request management verifies that requested enhancements are made and defects are corrected while keeping all stakeholders notified Yes Yes TASK COMPONENT Allows tasks to be assigned to team members to complete specific work and track estimated vs. actual efforts Yes Yes Synchronizes with Microsoft Project TM Yes Yes REQUIREMENTS COMPONENT Allows requirements to be created and managed in the StarTeam repository No Yes Supports publishing requirements from Borland CaliberRM to StarTeam repository No Yes TOPIC COMPONENT Provides a knowledge base of issues that team members can access through a centralized discussion forum Yes Yes Threaded conversations Yes Yes ASSET & ACTIVITY VERSION CONTROL, LINKING, AND AUDIT Version control, atomic adds and checkins for files, tasks, change requests, and topics Yes Yes Asset & activity locking Yes Yes Enforces automatic link creation upon file check-in and allows links to be pinned to specific file versions and versions of other assets & activities Yes Yes Status capabilities inform users of whether they have an out-of-date, modified, or current file on their workstation Yes Yes Labels, retrieves, and re-creates any version of an application in a consistent and repeatable manner Yes Yes Allows easy access to specific items using URL links to projects, views, folders, and items (files, change requests, requirements, tasks, and topics) Yes Yes Audit capabilities allow users to see all transactions Yes Yes BRANCHING & MERGING View-based branching within projects (branch always, branch on change) Yes Yes Visual view/branch comparisons Yes Yes Visual merge manager Yes Yes Pre-commit testing of merged files/components Yes Yes Single-action commit of all merged files Yes Yes WORKFLOW AND CUSTOMIZATION Workflow & Process rules Yes Yes Custom fields Yes Yes WYSIWYG Layout Designer Yes Yes Simple workflow customization (state renames) Yes Yes Advanced workflow customization (new states, custom flows, programmed process rules) No Yes PROMOTION STATES Assign labeled builds to development states such as production, testing, and QA Yes Yes Event-handling APIs Yes Yes FILTERS, QUERYING, AND REPORTING Built-in reporting and charting for project analysis Yes Yes Complex project queries that can be named, saved, and shared Yes Yes Advanced filter and field display customization Yes Yes Run searches across multiple projects and technologies No Yes APPLICATION LIFECYCLE SUPPORT StarTeam embedded clients for Eclipse, Microsoft Visual Studio Yes Yes Integration with Borland CaliberRM for transfer of requirements from business analysts No Yes Integration with Borland SilkCentral Test Manager to synchronize defects and version test plans Yes Yes Integration with Borland Together technologies to share application design models Yes Yes Integration with Borland TeamInspector for continuous test and build, and development metrics Yes Yes Integration with Mercury TestDirector for Quality Center to version and secure test plans Yes Yes SERVER SUPPORT StarTeam Server for Microsoft Windows (32-bit and 64-bit) Yes Yes StarTeam Server for Linux Yes Yes Support for Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server databases Yes Yes CLIENT ACCESS Cross-platform Java-based client Yes Yes Integrations with most popular IDEs (Eclipse and Visual Studio) Yes Yes Open API through SDK Yes Yes Browser-based client with StarTeam Web Client (full scalability, non-developers) Yes Yes IE client with StarTeam Web Client (full feature, limited scalability) Yes Yes Universal command-line interface Yes Yes SCC Integrations Yes Yes DISTRIBUTED TEAM SUPPORT Proactive transmission of asset and activity status (via MPX) Yes Yes Local caching of asset changes for LAN-level performance for remote teams No Yes Local caching of form customizations for rapid starup for remote teams No Yes "Trickle charging" of local caches for low network impact No Yes Automated cache maintenance to reduce administrative overhead No Yes FLEXIBLE LICENSING Supports both FlexLM and Borland license servers Yes Yes Named user and concurrent user licenses available Yes Yes ADD-ON INTEGRATIONS AND UTILITIES StarTeam Synchronizer for Mercury TestDirector for Quality Center Additional Price Additional Price Borland Datamart (works with CaliberRM) Additional Price Yes CPC Search* No Yes StarTeam Product/Component Availability The StarTeam product is packaged and delivered in a large set of tightly integrated products and components. It is designed to be installed on various hardware systems to best support the development team that are using it to manage their digital assets and activities. Product / Component Enterprise Enterprise Advantage Server and Clients StarTeam Server Yes Yes StarTeam Cross-Platform Client (CPC) Yes Yes StarTeam Eclipse Client (plug-in) Yes Yes StarTeam Visual Studio Client (plug-in) Yes Yes StarTeam Web Client Yes Yes Integrations StarTeam Synchronizer for Mercury TestDirector for Quality Center Additional Price Additional Price StarTeam Version Control Plug-in for Mercury Quality Center Yes Yes StarTeam SCC Integration Yes Yes StarTeam Microsoft Project Integration Yes Yes Administration Tools & Utilities StarTeam LDAP QuickStart Yes Yes StarTeam SDK Yes Yes StarTeam MPX (Message Broker, Multicast Server, Event Transmitter) Yes Yes StarTeam Layout Designer (included on StarTeam Server media/download) Yes Yes StarTeam Import/Export Manager Yes Yes StarTeam MPX (File Transmitter, Cache Agent) No Yes StarTeam Workflow Extensions (StarTeam Extensions, Workflow Designer, Notification Agent) No Yes StarTeam Datamart* Additional Price Yes CPC Search* No Yes Incident #2523470 Old KB# 34759