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Software Configuration Management
March 2024
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We performed a comparison between CA Harvest Software Change Manager and IBM Rational ClearCase based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Featured Review
Gerrie Robbetze
Powerful UDP functionality with a user-friendly interface
Using this solution, we were able to implement a full process for all of our lifecycles.
Daniel Antonio Jimenez Quintana
Difficult to use, not efficient, but stable
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"The ability to give our teams functionality from a control perspective, allowing them to decide how they want to implement the tool, is valuable.""Using this solution, we were able to implement a full process for all of our lifecycles."

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"The tool had features similar to Git for version control. It offered branching and merging capabilities, providing better control over code management. Integration was possible with other tools, including some change management tools. The overall process was normal.""ClearCase integrates well with other engineering tools and frameworks such as the Eclipse environment.""IBM Rational ClearCase is a stable solution. I have not had any difficulty with reliability."

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Cons
"Security features can be improved.""Technical support for this solution is very good, although they can still use improvement in some regards.""Password complexity is not enforced by the tool."

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"The solution's UI is slow compared to other tools. It is an old tool.""I have found it very difficult to understand many functionalities in IBM Rational ClearCase. We have had many problems and it is not user-friendly.""The protection needs to be improved."

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  • "Once you purchase your licenses, there is maintenance support that is renewed every year."

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  • "This is a very expensive product."
  • "IBM Rational ClearCase, like any other IBM tool, is expensive."

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    What do you like most about IBM Rational ClearCase?
    Top Answer:IBM Rational ClearCase is a stable solution. I have not had any difficulty with reliability.
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    What needs improvement with IBM Rational ClearCase?
    Top Answer:I have found it very difficult to understand many functionalities in IBM Rational ClearCase. We have had many problems and it is not user-friendly.
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    Top Answer:We are using IBM Rational ClearCase in Peru at two large banks for a code repository. However, it is not meant to be used as a repository.
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    Ranking
    8th
    out of 14 in Software Configuration Management
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    4th
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    5.0
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    Also Known As
    CA Harvest SCM, CA Software Change Manager
    Rational ClearCase
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    Overview
    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.

    IBM Rational ClearCase is an enterprise-grade configuration management system that provides controlled access to software assets, including requirements, design documents, models, test plans and test results. It be can be integrated with other IBM solutions, including IBM Rational Team Concert, IBM Rational ClearQuest, IBM Rational Asset Manager and IBM Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software.

    Sample Customers
    State of New Hampshire, Blue Hill
    Atos SE, FEI, STM
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company20%
    Manufacturing Company16%
    Insurance Company15%
    Financial Services Firm14%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Manufacturing Company23%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Government7%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business10%
    Midsize Enterprise10%
    Large Enterprise79%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business12%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise77%
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    CA Harvest Software Change Manager is ranked 8th in Software Configuration Management while IBM Rational ClearCase is ranked 4th in Software Configuration Management with 6 reviews. CA Harvest Software Change Manager is rated 7.2, while IBM Rational ClearCase is rated 6.4. The top reviewer of CA Harvest Software Change Manager writes "Powerful UDP functionality with a user-friendly interface". On the other hand, the top reviewer of IBM Rational ClearCase writes "Difficult to use, not efficient, but stable". CA Harvest Software Change Manager is most compared with Endevor, whereas IBM Rational ClearCase is most compared with Git, GitHub, Bitbucket, IBM Rational ClearQuest and Helix Core.

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