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DROPS for i

Release Management for IBM i

Best-in-class release management for IBM i applications. Deploy IBM i apps and database upgrades in sync with distributed systems – on prem, hybrid and multi-cloud. Transfer high-volume data with near-zero disruption of users. Manage critical data ‘as code’ with full audit trail. For Application Release Orchestration, use DROPS with enterprise tools IBM UrbanCode and HCL Launch.

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Solution Application Release Orchestration

Need maximum automation and security in IBM i application releases?

Orchestrate continuous deployment, on premise and cloud

Use DROPS for i for…

Software and database upgrades

Optimize the continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) of both IBM i software AND data. Accelerate the feedback loop for faster time-to-value.

Application-level release view

Gain real-time visibility over the status of multiple business applications. Manage interdependencies from a single point of control.

Drive value across your teams
AND your business

Power Development Teams

Power Your Development Teams

  • 100% automation of IBM i application deployment across multiple targets, on premise or cloud
  • Release Plans and Deployment Workflow

  • Automated rollback: return to a previous stable version of your application, in a single click

  • ‘DevOps for Data’: automated database upgrades
  • Keep critical data (parameter settings) under version control

  • Integrate DROPS via open REST APIs

  • No ‘vendor lock-in’: extend DROPS with your chosen technologies, languages and tools

Business Value

Deliver business value

  • Coordinate your Application releases with transparency for all stakeholders
  • High Application Resiliency: reduce risk of defects & downtime
  • Continuous Delivery -> rapid feedback loop, shorter development cycles, faster time to value
  • Governance: Traceability and audit trail of application release management process
  • Proven, repeatable process brings massive productivity gains in Release Management – reducing deployment effort by a factor of 3 on average
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We are well on track to achieve our original goal of a 40% saving in deployment workload, meaning a return on investment from DROPS in under 3 years. We have already reduced the time spent in deployment by a factor of 3

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Vincent Le Guern Software Architecture Manager At System U

Vincent Le Guern

Software Architecture Manager at System U

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  • New! Pay-per-Use feature*

    Pay as you deploy, predictable costs that scale with your business
    No hidden fees or billing surprises, ever
    *Available on Windows, Linux, UNIX

  • Easy setup

  • Comprehensive & real-life scenario

  • Guided hands-on tour of key functions

  • Obligation-free

  • Support and Consultancy included

  • New! 50 deployments for free
    3750, – per 250 deployments

Optional DROPS modules add unique functionality for IBM i

DATA 'AS CODE'

Manage parameter or configuration data in sync with application software. Deploy parameter data in-sync with software updates.

 

DEVOPS FOR DATABASE

Deploy and Rollback applications and data in sync – to maximize automation of releases and guarantee the reliability of applications in production.

HIGH VOLUME DATA

Guarantee application availability during the transfer of high-volume data, to avoid disrupting users or loss of business.

VENDOR RECEPTION

Automate the reception of 3rd party vendor software. Check the integrity of incoming releases, detect any impacts on locally developed code.

DROPS for i complements your existing release automation tools

Enhance your deployment toolstack with DROPS unique capabilities

ibm urban code deploy
Extend IBM UrbanCode Deploy
hcl software devops
Extend HCL Launch

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Datasheet ARCAD pack for i

ARCAD is a key differentiator for UrbanCode making the product unique on the market for automated BUILD & DEPLOYMENT of IBM i applications.

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Datasheet ARCAD DevOps for IBM i

Unique solution for automated Build, Test & Deployment of IBM i applications.

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Datasheet Drops

DROPS offers a unique solution for the management and orchestration of application and systems software deployment.

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To safeguard application reliability in IBM i DevOps cycle

ARCAD for DevOps

Our customers tell their story

System U cuts application deployment costs by 40% using DROPS
on IBMi and Linux

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Major Canadian financial institution accelerates their time-to-market on IBM i, delivering higher-quality features 3 times faster using ARCAD for DevOps and Git

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