OpenText Dimensions CM
OpenText Dimensions CM is process-based software for managing software changes and configurations while automating Agile development tasks.
What OpenText Dimensions CM is
OpenText Dimensions CM is process-based software for managing software changes and configurations while automating Agile development tasks. It covers code management, continuous integration, artifact management, peer review, vulnerability management, and lifecycle control. Developers can work with it as a remote Git repository through command-line tools, IDEs, and other tools; teams can annotate code, flag findings, and discuss parallel development. Named integrations include Atlassian Jira and OpenText ALM Octane, with IDE support for Git, IntelliJ, Eclipse, and Microsoft .NET. The product supports continuous-integration toolchains and graphical deployment automation to map products to target environments. Artifact Vaults work with Maven, npm, and NuGet, offering reviews, approvals, audit trails, and rules-based retention. Auditing, immutable version history, tamperproof trails, and component-level security address oversight and access control. It also connects natively with OpenText Dimensions RM for requirements and deliverables. Dimensions for z/OS adds mainframe-specific interfaces and deployment support. Pricing is on request, with a 30-day trial.
Good
- Works with Git command-line tools and IDEs.
- Supports Jira and OpenText ALM Octane integrations.
- Artifact Vaults support Maven, npm, and NuGet.
- Includes immutable version history and audit trails.
- Offers Dimensions for z/OS mainframe support.
Watch out
- Pricing is available on request.
- The listed trial lasts 30 days.
Who it suits
It suits software teams coordinating parallel development, builds, deployments, and artifact handling. Organizations needing mainframe support or links between requirements and deliverables may also find its listed capabilities relevant.
Verdict
Dimensions CM combines change and configuration management with build, deployment, artifact, and audit capabilities. Buyers should confirm pricing and whether its integrations and deployment options match their development environment.
The facts
Each one read from OpenText Dimensions CM's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Access controls
- The data sheet describes component-level security and customizable support for privileges, users, and roles.checked 4 Oct 2001
- Artifact management
- Artifact Vaults work with package managers such as Maven, npm, and NuGet and provide audit trails, reviews, approvals, and rules-based retention policies.checked 4 Oct 2001
- Audit controls
- Dimensions CM provides detailed auditing and logging, immutable version history, and tamperproof history and audit trails.checked 4 Oct 2001
- Build and deployment
- The product supports continuous integration toolchains and graphical deployment automation for mapping products to target environments.checked 4 Oct 2001
- DevSecOps
- The product data sheet describes code management, continuous integration, artifact management, peer review, vulnerability management, and lifecycle control.checked 4 Oct 2001
- Extensibility
- The data sheet lists C and C++ APIs, a Java API, Web services APIs, an event callout interface, and a bill of materials API.checked 4 Oct 2001
- Git
- Developers can use the Git command line, IDEs, and other tools with Dimensions CM as a remote repository.checked 4 Oct 2001
- Integrations
- The data sheet names Atlassian Jira and OpenText ALM Octane integrations, and lists IDE support including Git, IntelliJ, Eclipse, and Microsoft .NET.checked 4 Oct 2001
- Mainframe support
- Dimensions for z/OS provides an ISPF client, batch interface, command line interaction, and mainframe-specific deployment support.checked 4 Oct 2001
- Parallel development
- Teams can annotate code, highlight findings, and start discussion threads to collaborate on parallel development.checked 4 Oct 2001
- Purpose
- Dimensions CM is a process-based software change and configuration management solution that automates Agile development tasks.checked 4 Oct 2001
- Requirements management
- Dimensions CM natively integrates with OpenText Dimensions RM to connect requirements and deliverables and exchange baselines.checked 4 Oct 2001
- Support and learning
- OpenText lists professional services, partner support, learning services, and community forums among the resources associated with Dimensions CM.checked 4 Oct 2001
The company
- Company
- OpenText says it was founded in 1991 and grew from a University of Waterloo and Oxford University partnership; its headquarters is in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.checked 4 Oct 2001
- Founded
- 1991checked 4 Oct 2001
- Headquarters
- Waterloo, Ontario, Canadachecked 4 Oct 2001
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