I'm supposed to evaluate DOORS-NextGen. I don't know squat about it. Can someone please let me know how I can get started on it? No doubt need to download and install; do I need to request new Licenses, etc? llandale - Tue Mar 11 13:57:01 EDT 2014 |
Re: Learn DOORS-NG Hi Louie, I have just completed an evaluation of DOORS NG to compare against DOORS Classic and other competitors - here is what you need to do. Go to the IBM Jazz Products where you see a link for DOORS NG - https://jazz.net/products/ At the top right hand corner of the DOORS NG Product page you will see a link named "Try it in the Sandbox" , select this. Choose which Sandbox you want to use - the two sandbox options are based on expiry date of the Sandbox and available NG versions. You will then be prompted to login with your Jazz User ID, or Register for one. From here on you will be prompted to create a Sandbox project for yourself and you will also receive various emails with links to your sandbox. You pretty much start with a clean slate - the on line help is OKish, not brilliant. I would recommend having a look at some of the IBM video clips on DOORS NG, I found these useful to get a grasp of the architectural differences between Classic and NG. IBM have created their own Youtube channel, I have two links for this: Introduction to DOORS NG - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZGO0qYNSD4X757uGAmkWhieGknL4asHl Advanced concepts of IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZGO0qYNSD4W1a9eDXdhrzKlogfFWTP_t I had problems with using IE8.0 and DOORS NG, kept on raising Java script errors, gave up and used Firefox version 27 which worked fine, not sure about Chrome. First impressions - not bad, I like the artefact based architecture, module document structure look-n-feel is retained which is good, but it's a long way to go before it's on par with the features of DOORS Classic. The lack of an easy to use front end scripting environment to customise is a big negative, all that investment of blood sweat and tears in DXL scripting that cannot be reused for NG is an issue, hopefully IBM will work on a solution there as a priority. Otherwise, from a user point of view, it seems to be heading in the right direction, from an Adminsitrative point of view, not sure as you don't get to experience the install and maintenance side. |
Re: Learn DOORS-NG PRM - Tue Mar 11 19:11:29 EDT 2014 Hi Louie, I have just completed an evaluation of DOORS NG to compare against DOORS Classic and other competitors - here is what you need to do. Go to the IBM Jazz Products where you see a link for DOORS NG - https://jazz.net/products/ At the top right hand corner of the DOORS NG Product page you will see a link named "Try it in the Sandbox" , select this. Choose which Sandbox you want to use - the two sandbox options are based on expiry date of the Sandbox and available NG versions. You will then be prompted to login with your Jazz User ID, or Register for one. From here on you will be prompted to create a Sandbox project for yourself and you will also receive various emails with links to your sandbox. You pretty much start with a clean slate - the on line help is OKish, not brilliant. I would recommend having a look at some of the IBM video clips on DOORS NG, I found these useful to get a grasp of the architectural differences between Classic and NG. IBM have created their own Youtube channel, I have two links for this: Introduction to DOORS NG - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZGO0qYNSD4X757uGAmkWhieGknL4asHl Advanced concepts of IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZGO0qYNSD4W1a9eDXdhrzKlogfFWTP_t I had problems with using IE8.0 and DOORS NG, kept on raising Java script errors, gave up and used Firefox version 27 which worked fine, not sure about Chrome. First impressions - not bad, I like the artefact based architecture, module document structure look-n-feel is retained which is good, but it's a long way to go before it's on par with the features of DOORS Classic. The lack of an easy to use front end scripting environment to customise is a big negative, all that investment of blood sweat and tears in DXL scripting that cannot be reused for NG is an issue, hopefully IBM will work on a solution there as a priority. Otherwise, from a user point of view, it seems to be heading in the right direction, from an Adminsitrative point of view, not sure as you don't get to experience the install and maintenance side. Wow, thanks. |
Re: Learn DOORS-NG llandale - Wed Mar 12 14:34:48 EDT 2014 Wow, thanks. Having been following DOORS NG for about 2 years now I recommend you take a look at an IBM enlightenment webcast that I presented in on http://ibmfederal.us/demos/DOORS-Enlightenment/DEdng1st/ DOORS Next Generation: First Impressions and Key Comparisons to DOORS It's a good introduction to the tool to highlight some similarities, differences and areas of strength/weakness. |
Re: Learn DOORS-NG Louie, Take a look at the DOORS Next Generation Learning Circle You will find a number of Learning Roadmaps in there, going from the basics to more advanced topics. There is a forum that is monitored by experts so questions on the roadmaps should be answered fairly promptly. It is structurally very different from DOORS, so you will need to rethink your information architecture. Some DOORS Classic things are not so easy, but some things we have wanted for years are included. Can I request that you approach it with an open mind? It is a bit of a culture shift from DOORS Classic, but has merits that you would miss if started with a negative viewpoint. I have posted a couple of comments about it on my 'blog http://ukhazel.com Hazel |