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A [[Software Configuration Management]] (SCM) client and server product from IBM, server functionality was only available for OS/2 but client support was also available for [[Microsoft Windows]] NT, [[Solaris]], [[HP-UX]] and [[AIX]], and from version 3 and onwards the system also had a web interface that allowed a degree of platform neutrality. The product was quite novel when it was first introduced, while it had support for legacy code from systems and languages such as [[COBOL]], [[PL/I]] and [[IBM IMS]] it was built around an object-oriented paradigm that mated extremely well with languages such as [[Smalltalk]], [[C++]] and [[Java]].
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IBM's '''VisualAge TeamConnection''' is a [[Software Configuration Management]] (SCM) client and server product.


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Server functionality was only available for OS/2 but client support was also available for [[Microsoft Windows]] NT, [[Solaris]], [[HP-UX]] and [[AIX]].
Asset Locator - a portal to search for enterprise assets and improve component reuse and impact analysis throughout the development lifecycle.  
 
Improved performance and scalability. Response times on TeamConnection actions, including part views and queries, have been significantly improved.  
Version 3 offered a web interface that allowed a degree of platform neutrality. The product was quite novel when it was first introduced, while it had support for legacy code from systems and languages such as [[COBOL]], [[PL/I]] and [[IBM IMS]]. It was built around an object-oriented paradigm that mated extremely well with languages such as [[Smalltalk]], [[C++]] and [[Java]].
Extended integration with Lotus Notes to the Internet. Using a Web browser, you can create, update, and share requirements documents, design documents, and test case in support of applications developed under the control of TeamConnection.  
 
Support of the emerging industry standard, XML provides delivery of application metadata on demand.
==History==
Integration with Tivoli software distribution provides additional flexibility and productivity.
In 1997, TeamConnection became part of the VisualAge family of IBM's Application Development products. It was available for OS/2, Windows NT, HP-UX, Solaris, and AIX.
TCMerge is an improved graphical merge facility for reconciling parallel modifications to source code.
 
More extensive platform support for support client, server and build facilities on Sun Solaris and build services on MVS/Open Edition (MVS/OE).
==Features==
IBM's DB2 Universal Database (UDB) Version 5 ships with VisualAge TeamConnection and provides its underlying repository for enhanced scalability and performance.
*Asset Locator: a portal to search for enterprise assets and improve component reuse and impact analysis throughout the development lifecycle.  
Support of SCC API seamless integration with other development environments, such as Microsoft's Visual Basic and Visual C++ or Sybase's Powerbuilder.
*Response times on TeamConnection actions, including part views and queries, have been significantly improved.  
Inclusion of DataDictionary in TeamConnection allows users to leverage and extend legacy assets from PL/I, COBOL and IMS
*Extended integration with Lotus Notes to the Internet. Using a Web browser, you can create, update, and share requirements documents, design documents, and test case in support of applications developed under the control of TeamConnection.  
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*Support of XML provides delivery of application metadata on demand.
*Integration with Tivoli software distribution
*TCMerge is an improved graphical merge facility for reconciling parallel modifications to source code.
*More extensive platform support for support client, server and build facilities on Sun Solaris and build services on MVS/Open Edition (MVS/OE).
*IBM's DB2 Universal Database (UDB) Version 5 ships with VisualAge TeamConnection and provides its underlying repository for enhanced scalability and performance.
*Support of SCC API seamless integration with other development environments, such as Microsoft's Visual Basic and Visual C++ or Sybase's Powerbuilder.
*Inclusion of DataDictionary in TeamConnection allows users to leverage and extend legacy assets from PL/I, COBOL and IMS


==Versions==
==Versions==
* VisualAge TeamConnection Enterprise Server 3.06
;Version 2.0
;Prerequisites (Server)
*Fixpak 9
* IBM OS/2 Warp 4 or higher
: 256MB of memory


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;Prerequisites (Client)
;Version 3
* IBM OS/2 Warp 4.0
*Fixpak 3.0.1
: 64MB of Memory
*Fixpak 3.0.2
* Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 SP4 or higher
*VisualAge TeamConnection Enterprise Server 3.06
: 64MB of Memory
* IBM AIX 4.2.1 or higher
: 256MB of Memory
* HP-UX 10.20 or higher
: 256MB of Memory
* SunSoft Solaris 2.5.1 or higher
: 256MB of Memory


==Links==
Prerequisites (Server):
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20000815232851/http://www-4.ibm.com/software/ad/teamcon/ A copy of the old IBM VA TeamConnection homepage] - From [[Archive.org]]
*IBM OS/2 Warp 4 or higher, 256 MB of memory
* Lee R. Perlov: ''[ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/ps/products/teamconnection/papers/objmgttc.txt Object Management with TeamConnection for OS/2: More Than a Source Code Library]''
Prerequisites (Client):  
* IBM OS/2 Warp 4.0, 64 MB of memory
* Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 SP4 or higher, 64 MB of memory
* IBM AIX 4.2.1 or higher, 256 MB of memory
* HP-UX 10.20 or higher, 256 MB of memory
* SunSoft Solaris 2.5.1 or higher, 256 MB of memory


==Publications==
==Publications==
* [http://ps-2.kev009.com/rs6000/redbook-cd/sg245260.pdf VisualAge TeamConnection Enterprise Server - Keeping Your Build Process on a Short Leash] - IBM Redbook SG245260 - 1998
* [http://ps-2.kev009.com/rs6000/redbook-cd/sg245260.pdf VisualAge TeamConnection Enterprise Server - Keeping Your Build Process on a Short Leash] - IBM Redbook SG245260 - 1998


==License and availability==
==Links==
* Discontinued commercial software
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20000815232851/http://www-4.ibm.com/software/ad/teamcon/ VisualAge TeamConnection Enterprise Server] (archived)
 
* Lee R. Perlov: ''Object Management with TeamConnection for OS/2: More Than a Source Code Library]'' - {{L-IBM|/ps/products/teamconnection/papers/objmgttc.txt}}
==Publisher==
* [[IBM]]


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Latest revision as of 11:31, 16 September 2024

VisualAge TeamConnection
Name VisualAge TeamConnection
Version 3.0
Vendor IBM
Author
Licence Commercial
WWW

IBM's VisualAge TeamConnection is a Software Configuration Management (SCM) client and server product.

Server functionality was only available for OS/2 but client support was also available for Microsoft Windows NT, Solaris, HP-UX and AIX.

Version 3 offered a web interface that allowed a degree of platform neutrality. The product was quite novel when it was first introduced, while it had support for legacy code from systems and languages such as COBOL, PL/I and IBM IMS. It was built around an object-oriented paradigm that mated extremely well with languages such as Smalltalk, C++ and Java.

History

In 1997, TeamConnection became part of the VisualAge family of IBM's Application Development products. It was available for OS/2, Windows NT, HP-UX, Solaris, and AIX.

Features

  • Asset Locator: a portal to search for enterprise assets and improve component reuse and impact analysis throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Response times on TeamConnection actions, including part views and queries, have been significantly improved.
  • Extended integration with Lotus Notes to the Internet. Using a Web browser, you can create, update, and share requirements documents, design documents, and test case in support of applications developed under the control of TeamConnection.
  • Support of XML provides delivery of application metadata on demand.
  • Integration with Tivoli software distribution
  • TCMerge is an improved graphical merge facility for reconciling parallel modifications to source code.
  • More extensive platform support for support client, server and build facilities on Sun Solaris and build services on MVS/Open Edition (MVS/OE).
  • IBM's DB2 Universal Database (UDB) Version 5 ships with VisualAge TeamConnection and provides its underlying repository for enhanced scalability and performance.
  • Support of SCC API seamless integration with other development environments, such as Microsoft's Visual Basic and Visual C++ or Sybase's Powerbuilder.
  • Inclusion of DataDictionary in TeamConnection allows users to leverage and extend legacy assets from PL/I, COBOL and IMS

Versions

Version 2.0
  • Fixpak 9
Version 3
  • Fixpak 3.0.1
  • Fixpak 3.0.2
  • VisualAge TeamConnection Enterprise Server 3.06

Prerequisites (Server):

  • IBM OS/2 Warp 4 or higher, 256 MB of memory

Prerequisites (Client):

  • IBM OS/2 Warp 4.0, 64 MB of memory
  • Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 SP4 or higher, 64 MB of memory
  • IBM AIX 4.2.1 or higher, 256 MB of memory
  • HP-UX 10.20 or higher, 256 MB of memory
  • SunSoft Solaris 2.5.1 or higher, 256 MB of memory

Publications

Links

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