IBM Tivoli
Release Process Manager
IBM Tivoli Release Process Manager provides a process-based solution to address Release Management as defined by Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL).
IBM Tivoli Release Process Manager automates complex deployments in the context of the organisations overall release management process, enabling accurate impact assessment on IT infrastructure and business critical functions before release.
Release Process Manager enables organisations to efficiently manage new and upgraded software — as well as related hardware releases — for both server provisioning and patch deployment. This advanced productivity tool provides everything an IT operation needs to plan, schedule and deploy releases for any combination of software, hardware, firmware or document configuration items. And it helps you ensure that tasks are completed in the proper order by the appropriate IT resources. Automating and integrating release processes helps minimize risk as well as protect production and test IT environments.
Tivoli Release Process Manager delivers control of software and related hardware releases to protect the enterprise IT environment and committed service levels. Out-of-the-box features like centralized reporting, workflows and templates allow organisations to manage release processes at their own pace, maximising the efficiency of IT operations - from start to finish.
Because it is integrated with the IBM Tivoli Change and Configuration Management Database, Tivoli Release Process Manager delivers consistent release tracking, from planning to production, using a single tool. It integrates seamlessly with existing operational management products, such as IBM Tivoli Configuration Manager for automating patch and application deployments; and IBM Tivoli Provisioning Manager for automating complex deployments across multiple servers.
Tivoli Release Process Manager also delivers out-of-the-box reports on key performance indicators (KPIs), to help align releases with the business objectives of the organisation.
IBM Tivoli Release Process Manager’s core features include:
- Manage software releases as a consistent and repeatable process based on ITIL
Tivoli Release Process Manager reduces the time required to implement ITIL best practices within the IT organisation and conserves valuable IT resources
- Well defined roles & responsibilities and policies for a release
Release Process Manager ensures only authorized changes are released within the IT environment - Assess the impact of a release business applications and systems
Release Process Manager enables the IT organisation to schedule and prioritise releases according to business impact - Built-in and customizable workflows and templates
Release Process Manager’s ‘out-of-the-box’ and customisable templates allow flexibility in tailoring the release process to meet the exact requirements of the organisation - Enhanced traceability of all changes to your IT systems
All changes to the IT systems are recorded in a Change & Configuration Management Database (CCMDB) and master copies of a release package is stored in a Definitive Software Library (DSL) - Portal-based reporting tool
Release Process Manager’s single, centralised reporting tool allows the IT organisation to view real time status on release status and pending tasks - Integration with Tivoli Configuration Manager (TCM) and Tivoli Provisioning Manager (TPM) products
Release Process Manager’s compatibility with other leading Tivoli products ensures only reliable tools are used for release deployment and installation
Business Benefit:
- Increased staff efficiency and productivity
- Increased control over the IT infrastructure to make it stable and well-managed
- Reduced downtime for business critical applications and systems
- Rapid response to critical needs
- Improved auditability and quicker resolution time in case of error
- Efficient management of release operations
- Increased leverage on existing IT investments