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Docker utility should support Functional Perspective test scripts. Slack Issue https://devops---testing.slack.com/archives/CGV8AAGCD/p1645022341509149

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Improve error reporting for creating objects without teams

When a user tries to create an object within UrbanCode Deploy without permissions to view it after creation they get the following error template: User '$user' does not have $permission_name permission to a $object In the case where no teams are a...
almost 6 years ago in DevOps Automation / Deploy 2 Future consideration

Automatically update CQ OSLC provider with schema revision

The ClearQuest OSLC provider within the CQ CM server (cqwebprofile) is used by ClearCase CMI integration to query about schema information. Currently the cqwebprofile needs to be restarted in order to reflect the change after a user DB upgrade int...
over 2 years ago in Heritage / ClearQuest 1 Future consideration

Support for SAML authentication

Direct access to central authentication servers using ldap/s protocol will not be allowed in many companies in the near future. Authentication must be possible using SAML and/or OpenID/OAuth
almost 5 years ago in Heritage 1 Not under consideration

Modify CMI association to add ONE changeset item at a time instead of sending the whole changeset every time.

The default CMI integration behavior when adding a new task association appears to be: Download the defect/task's entire changeset Validate that changeset Add/append the new items to the changeset. Post the ENTIRE modified list to the CMI provider...
7 months ago in Heritage / ClearCase 1 Under review

Create default ClearCase scheduled to run clmutil cmirepair.

The CC CMI integration is best described as a "loose" integration where the links in the CMI provider may become "queued" instead of being immediately applied. The "queuing" can be done by placing information in the cmi_repair_log file. This file ...
7 months ago in Heritage / ClearCase 1 Under review

CMI migration should be able to bypass ClearQuest hooks during migration.

ClearQuest schemas are often customized to enforce policies or include other business logic (preventing inactive users from being assigned to defects, etc.). A wholesale migration from the Base CC/CQ integration to CMI may attempt to modify old de...
7 months ago in Heritage / ClearCase 1 Under review

cmi_migrate.pl should gracefully handle ClearQuest MultiSite during migration by checking the CQ record mastership.

Migration from the base CC/CQ integration to CMI fails if the site mastering the CQ record to be associated with the migrated task. Before attempting association: Check mastership of the CQ record. If not mastered by the current site’s provider, a...
7 months ago in Heritage / ClearCase 1 Under review

Enable hiding the OIDC TAI client secret after its entered.

Why is it useful? Due to it being sensitve information (aka a password). This would prevent sensitive information from being exposed or copied. Who would benefit from it? All users and administrators using the system. How should it work? This obfu...
7 months ago in WebSphere traditional 0 Future consideration

RSA v10 installation provides support for macOS v15.5 or later.

Rational Software Architect (RSAD4WAS) is foundational to State Farm's very large Claims platform. They invested quite a bit over the years and are happy to continue using it. Unfortunately, it does not support the platform used by most State Farm...
7 months ago in Heritage / Software Architect Designer for WebSphere 0 Under review

All comments should be retained when the 'Save Edit Mode' feature is enabled

If the 'Safe Edit Mode' and the 'Require a Comment For Process Design Changes' setting is enabled, it is necessary to comment each process change (in the Draft Process). We usually save the Draft Process more than one time before it gets promoted....
over 5 years ago in DevOps Automation / Deploy 2 Future consideration