Are you interested in IBM DOORS Next (requirements management) and/or IBM ETM Sind Sie an IBM DOORS Next (Anforderungsmanagement) und/oder IBM ETM (Testmanagement) interessiert und möchten diese Tools schnell und unkompliziert ausprobieren?
Wir zeigen Ihnen den besten Einstieg und wie Sie in kürzester Zeit erste praktische Erfahrungen mit diesen leistungsstarken Tools sammeln. In nur wenigen Schritten führen wir Sie zu einer vollständig funktionsfähigen Evaluierungsumgebung.
The world around DOORS Next and ETM
DOORS Next is the most popular tool from the IBM ELM (Engineering Lifecycle Management) tool suite and takes care of requirements management. DOORS Next is also known as DOORS Next Generation or just DNG. You can install and use DOORS Next on its own or combine it with other tools from the ELM tool suite to create a comprehensive ALM that addresses more engineering disciplines.
Zum Beispiel ETM (Engineering Test Management), which is also central tool within the IBM ELM (Engineering Lifecycle Management) tool suite that focuses on test management across the entire development lifecycle. ETM is used to define test plans, create and manage test cases, and execute manual as well as automated tests. It provides full traceability between requirements, test cases, and test results, ensuring transparency and quality at every stage. Like DOORS Next, you can use it as a stand-alone solution or combine it with oder ELM tools.
In addition to DNG and ETM, there are other ELM tools for other exciting engineering domains. EWM (Engineering Workflow Management) für die Verwaltung von Arbeiten wie Aufgaben, Defekte, Epics, Stories usw. Es ist auch möglich, Ihre UML- und SysML-Modelle mit HIlfe des Rhapsody Model Managereinzubinden. Und wenn Sie mit Varianten und Versionen arbeiten, führt an GC (Global Configuration Management)kein Weg vorbei. Zudem können Sie vorhandenen Source Code per GIT in die IBM ELM Umgebung integrieren.
But all this is optional! You can also install all these tools later and only connect them to your DOORS Next or ETM when you need them. Very flexible, isn’t it? So just keep in mind that DOORS Next and ETM are just two solutions within the IBM ELM universe. There are many more exciting tools to discover there.
DOORS Next and ETM and almost the entire ELM Platform is provided as a web service. So the good news is that users only need a standard web browser for interacting with these tools. However, the web service must be hosted somewhere. This can be done on your own hardware or virtual machine. Or, since it is a web service, anywhere else within the Internet.
Welches ist der beste Weg für eine Evaluierung?
That depends on your needs. Of course, SaaS (Software as a Service) is the quickest way. We simply give you free access to the ELM Platform and you can start right away. Or do you prefer to have the system and data under your control? Then install it at your favorite location. It’s up to you. Still unsure? Find out more details about the options.
Fragen Sie uns einfach, und wir kümmern uns um alles. Sie erhalten von uns den Zugang und die Logindaten für eine vollständig eingerichtete IBM ELM Umgebung. Eine komplette und aktuelle IBM ELM-Umgebung auf unserer Hochleistungshardware steht für Sie bereit. Wir installieren diese Umgebungen vollautomatisch über Ansible. Genau so, wie wir auch die hochleistungsfähigen Produktivumgebungen unserer Kunden einrichten.
Klingt interessant? Schreiben Sie uns, und Sie erhalten Ihre eigene Projektumgebung zum Ausprobieren.
Sie wollen sofort mit echten Projektdaten evaluieren? Aber diese sensiblen Daten dürfen Ihr Unternehmen nicht verlassen? Kein Problem, wir installieren Ihnen eine ELM-Umgebung, die Ihren Bedürfnissen entspricht. Vollautomatisch in nur wenigen Minuten. Nennen Sie uns einfach den gewünschten Standort für Ihre ELM-Umgebung und wir installieren sie. Unsere Installationen werden als verteilte Installation realisiert, basierend auf unserer langjährigen Praxiserfahrung - performant, sicher und so schlank wie möglich. Obendrein erhalten Sie unser ELM-Dashboard und Control Center, das Sie zur IT- und Lizenzüberwachung sowie zum Starten, Stoppen und Aktualisieren der ELM-Toolchain nutzen können.
Your are not afraid of installation instructions and a few IT tasks? Of course, you can also install IBM ELM yourself. For example, everything on a single Windows machine, with a basic Derby database. Keep in mind, however, that this is not an installation that you should use for productive purposes. The Derby database does not scale with the amount of data. It will become very slow at some point. Generally, the installation will be a bit slowly, because all services run on a single JVM. However, some of our developers also have local ELM installations on their notebooks in order to be independent of the network / Internet – so for a single user and evaluation use, it’s fine.
Achtung: Bitte berücksichtigen Sie, dass diese Installation nicht für produktiven Einsatz genutzt werden darf.
Außerdem sollten Sie darauf achten, dass der Host Computer nicht in den Stand-by Modus wechselt, während IBM ELM läuft
ETM and DOORS Next are amazing tools with a wide set of useful functions that help you to master the challenges of requirements management and test management. However, as with any tool, you first need to know what all the levers and buttons do. In addition, a good methodology is always required, which the requirements management and test management tool naturally has to support in every aspect. At the end only the combination of tool and method will make you really successful. It can be very time-consuming to fight your way to this holy grail by yourself.
Wer Zeit sparen will, sollte daher Unterstützung von jemandem annehmen, der diesen Weg zuvor bereits mit vielen Anwendern gegangen ist.
Wir zeigen Ihnen, wie einfach das ist.
Our trainers have created two Evaluation Guides that explain the full functionality of IBM DOORS Next and IBM ETM. These guides enable you to gain a comprehensive and independent overview of the tools and their capabilities.
Die DOORS Next Guide explains how to set up a DOORS Next project on a greenfield site. You will learn which basic settings are required and how to work efficiently from the start. It shows how to establish a solid foundation for traceability analysis, as well as how to import, export, and round-trip existing data. In addition, the guide demonstrates how to implement and optimize your processes within DOORS Next and how Configuration Management supports the handling of variants and versions.
Die ETM Quick Start Guide provides an introduction to test management with IBM Engineering Test Management. It explains key ETM concepts, the relationships between test artifacts, and how ETM integrates into the ELM landscape alongside DOORS Next and EWM. The guide walks through the setup of a new ETM project and illustrates how test planning, coverage synchronization, and hierarchical test plans support structured testing. It also introduces the core test artifacts and shows how they work together to enable consistent, transparent, and traceable test execution.
You have limited time and want to make your evaluation as efficient as possible? Or do you have specific use cases and in-depth questions? In these situations, working with one of our experienced trainers can be a very effective approach.
You can book a IBM DOORS Next or IBM ETM training course with us and get introduced to the respective tool by an experienced trainer over two days. Each training combines practical exercises with proven best-practice approaches to help you get started quickly and confidently.
Our training courses are available both on site and online. Depending on your requirements, a customized training or workshop tailored to your specific use cases can also be a very effective solution.
You don’t need to worry about a license for the evaluation. If you evaluate on our systems, we will automatically provide you with a license. If you install IBM ELM in your own environment, you can activate a built-in 60-day license key. If you want to evaluate for longer, we will provide you with a license key.
Vielleicht möchten Sie aber schon vorab wissen, welche Lizenzmodelle es gibt und wie die Preise aussehen?
Just take a look at the following page for more information
