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  • ALM / Performance Center 12 – ALM Web Client

    Posted on September 29, 2014 by Admin

    The new ALM Web Client introduced in version 12 is built on “HTML5/JavaScript” technology and was leveraged to redesign the Requirements and Defects Management modules. This client is available for all HP ALM installations including all Performance Center installations.
    Cross Browser / Operating Systems
    It is now possible to access these modules using Chrome, Firefox, Safari as well as Internet Explorer ( 7,8,9, and 10). This opens the door for Linux and Mac users, plus gives Windows users an alternative if unsupported Read Entire Entry

  • HP ALM 11.52 Patch 1 Released

    Posted on August 15, 2013 by Admin

    HP ALM 11.52 Patch 1 (TD4QC_00350, TD4QC_00351, TD4QC_00349 and TD4QC_00348), which applies to HP ALM 11.52, was released on 08/15/13. This patch is a non-critical patch which includes new features, updates to existing features and addresses known defects and performance issues in version 11.52.
    Note:  The patch support model for ALM 11.5 has changed from the patch model used previously in versions of ALM (Application Lifecycle Management) and QC (Quality Center). New technology support, as well as fixes for known issues ar Read Entire Entry

  • HP ALM 11.5 Service Pack (11.52) Released

    Posted on May 13, 2013 by Admin

    HP ALM Service Pack 11.52 (TD4QC_00333, TD4QC_00334, TD4QC_00332 and TD4QC_00331), which applies to HP ALM 11.50, was released on 05/13/13. This service pack is a non-critical patch which includes updates to existing features and addresses known defects and performance issues in version 11.50. It also includes new features and product enhancements.
    Note:  The patch support model for ALM 11.5 has changed from the patch model used previously in versions of ALM (Application Lifecycle Management) and QC (Quality Center). Ne Read Entire Entry

  • HP ALM 11.5 Client-Side System Requirements

    Posted on January 29, 2013 by Admin

    The client-side system requirements for HP ALM 11.5, HP ALM 11.5 Essentials and HP Quality Center Enterprise 11.5 are outlined in this article, including the minimum hardware requirements, software and OS requirements, supported virtual environments, supported web browsers and Microsoft Office compatibility.

    If you plan to install HP ALM 11.5, check out our article that provides step-by-step instructions for an ALM 11.5 installation and our article on the server-side system requirements for HP ALM 11.5.

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  • HP ALM 11.5 Server-Side System Requirements

    Posted on January 17, 2013 by Admin

    The server-side system requirements for HP ALM 11.5, HP ALM 11.5 Essentials and HP Quality Center Enterprise 11.5 are outlined in this article, including the minimum hardware requirements, recommended environment configurations, supported operating systems, database servers, application servers, web servers and virtual environments.

    If you plan to install HP ALM 11.5, check out our article that provides step-by-step instructions for an ALM 11.5 installation and our article on the client-side system requirements for HP ALM 11 Read Entire Entry

  • What’s New in HP ALM 11.5

    Posted on November 16, 2012 by Admin

    After the official release of HP ALM 11.5 (Application Lifecycle Management), previously known as HP Quality Center (QC), we detailed a step by step single server installation and noted the primary differences (relating to the installation) between version 11.0 and 11.5. The remainder of this article outlines a high level overview of the new features in ALM 11.5. You can also read HP’s official documentation on What’s New in HP ALM 11.5 (Application Lifecycle Management).
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    ALM has been divided into four editions:  HP AL Read Entire Entry

  • ALM 11.5 Installation – Step by Step, Single Server Deployment

    Posted on July 19, 2012 by Admin

    During HP Discover, HP announced on June 5th, 2012 the official release of HP ALM (Application Lifecycle Management) 11.5 (formerly known as Quality Center). I am going to outline the new installation process for a single server deployment on a Windows 2008 64-bit server. This guide assumes that all prerequisites have been met and MS SQL Server 2008 R2 (or another supported database server) has been installed or is readily available.
    Update:  We recently covered what’s new in ALM 11.5. Make sure the installation environment meet Read Entire Entry

  • Implement HP ALM and Quality Center Right The First Time With 6D

    Posted on June 29, 2012 by Admin

    As an HP Elite partner, Northway Solutions Group has the opportunity to do implementations of HP ALM and QC 11.X for our clients.  One of the biggest challenges that any company has when implementing is a new tool is leveraging the tool in a way that optimizes the value that the tool brings to the organization.  The company often struggles to learn how best to use the tool, and many times lacks the basic organizational “best practices” that would enable them to be effective right out of the gate with the new solution.  Members Read Entire Entry

  • ALM Workflow: Always Trigger Bug_New when “New Defect” is Clicked

    Posted on May 9, 2012 by Admin

    One “feature” in HP’s Application Lifecycle  Management (ALM) and Quality Center relating to the Defects module is the ability to add multiple defects without ever closing the “New Defect” window, and to resume populating a new defect after the “Close” button is clicked. When the user clicks the “Close” button and then “New Defect”, the field values are cached. This can be a great time saver; however, it is not without its unintended consequences. This means that the Bug_New event is not triggered when clicking the “New Defect” Read Entire Entry