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MDCMS - the complete Change Management System for iSeries

MDCMS provides every function necessary for handling application changes on iSeries systems. All of the following processes are incorporated into one powerful, inexpense and highly flexible product:

Project management

  • Central online tool for the business user or team leader to enter project or issue requests.
  • Requests tracked by programmer, status, due date, etc...
  • References all objects modified, or commands performed, for request.
  • Project information automatically syncs across all systems
  • API for easily interfacing the MDCMS Project Manager with external project management tools.
  • Report generator providing various online, paper or electronic reports.

Analysis management

  • MDXREF is included free with MDCMS so that the developer can quickly navigate through the objects of an application.
  • Search entire database for specific fields or field attributes.
  • Comprehensive journal analysis for finding and reporting data transactions.
  • Powerful comparison tools to search for differences at the library, object or data level of an application.

Source and Object management

  • Reservation system for source and objects to be modified. No risk of version conflicts in a team environment.
  • Developer workspace within MDCMS for all necessary editing, compiling, testing and reporting needs.
  • Rules easily set by administrator so that the source and objects are always handled in the correct manner.
  • All iSeries object types, including IFS streamfiles, message descriptions and data records are handled by MDCMS.
  • Objects in libraries delivered from external vendors can be quickly selected for migration into your environment.
  • When a file is to be modified, all dependant files, programs, queries, etc, may also be automatically selected for modification or recompilation.

Installation management

  • Pre-Installation Checker to warn of any conflicts, missed objects, etc...
  • Previous versions of source and objects are archived (up to 99 generations per object). If necessary, part or all of an object package may be rolled back at any time in the future.
  • Data in modified files are mapped to new format.
  • All necessary object authorities are applied.
  • Commands may be defined to run before or after the installation is complete.
  • If an installation can not be completed, it is automatically rolled back and detailed error reporting is provided.
  • Scheduler for hands-free installations while users are not on the system.
  • Environments may be set to require approval from an authorized user before an installation may occur.

Distribution management

  • Simultaneously distribute object packages to unlimited iSeries machines or partitions via FTP, SNA or tape.
  • Allows for differences in operating system versions.
  • Selectively send only source, only objects, both or neither.

Audit management

  • All functions in MDCMS are individually secured by MDSEC to prevent unauthorized access.
  • Comprehensive logging performed each time an installation occurs. The detailed information may be viewed online or a customized report may be created by the report generator.
  • Detailed audit reporting for object modifications made outside of MDCMS. Now, you can be secure in knowing every change made to your applications at the data and object level.
  • MDCMS has been certified Sarbanes-Oxley compliant. If your IT shop needs to quickly conform to the new regulations, MDCMS will remove one large obstacle for you.
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News

December 16, 2011: MDCMS version 6.8 is now released with several new features. Detailed information of the new features can be found here.

 

July 25, 2011: MDCMS version 6.7.5 is now released with several new features. Detailed information of the new features can be found here.

July 8, 2011: Banco Ahorro Famsa, headquartered in Monterrey, Mexico, has licensed MDCMS after performing an in-depth analysis to efficiently and securely manage, audit, and distribute changes to all of its IBM i applications. The bank has also decided for MDWorkflow (web-based Project Management) and MDOpen (open platform Change Management). FAMSA is one of Mexico's leading banking institutions with 284 bank branches in Mexico. Banco Ahorro FAMSA is the financial institution from Grupo Famsa that is engaged in the purchase and sale of household appliances, electronic products, furniture, clothing and other consumer products in Mexico and the United States.

February 21, 2011: MDCMS version 6.7.3 is now released with several new features. Detailed information of the new features can be found here.

September 28, 2010: Midrange Dynamics announces the availability of MDWorkflow, an extension of MDCMS change management. MDWorkflow is a flexible, web-based application for centrally managing projects, tasks, object deployment and structured workflow across all systems. It facilitates team collaboration and ensures a documented and well communicated software development process throughout your organization.

August 10, 2010: MDCMS version 6.6.3 is now released with several new features. Detailed information of the new features can be found here.

July 26, 2010: One of the world's largest utility companies has licensed MDCMS to efficiently and securely manage changes to all of its IBM i applications.

June 17, 2010: Midrange Dynamics is pleased to announce the availability of the new MDOpen plug-in for MDCMS.

MDCMS and the new MDOpen plug-in provide every function necessary to manage application changes for IBM i and multiplatform environments, including UNIX, LINUX, and .net development. MDCMS and MDOpen can be used with any Eclipse-based platform, and they are compatible with Rational Developer for Power Systems (formerly RDi). Midrange Dynamics customers are already successfully using MDCMS in conjunction with Rational ClearCase.

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