m Project Tools & Documentation

Key Points


References

Reference_description_with_linked_URLs_______________________Notes______________________________________________________________

Use Libre Calc with project mgt templates

Use GSuite project mgt templates
https://medium.com/issuehunt/5-open-source-project-management-tools-c33a19132ed6List of open source Project Management tools
p Product Plan tProject Tools within Confluence *
SWT project and design templates search link.  ****

SGAAPS, SOAARS templates - gsheets - embed Confluence
https://ideanote.io/templatesidea templates
https://www.atlassian.com/software/confluence/templates/collections/product-launchproduct launch templates - Confluence **
https://www.atlassian.com/software/confluence/templates/collections/project-managementproject management templates - Confluence **
http://templatelab.com/raci-chart/http://templatelab.com open tools list
http://templatelab.com/category/business-templates/project-management/PM templates from templatelab.com
https://www.qualitestgroup.com/assets/Test-Data-Management-Overview.pdfTDM - Test Data Mgt Plan

EMP - Environment Management Plan


https://confluence.atlassian.com/adminjiraserver073/running-jira-applications-over-ssl-
or-https-861253906.html

Jira server SSL setup - gdrive

Jira server SSL setup

https://confluence.atlassian.com/adminjiraserver073/integrating-jira-with-apache-using-ssl-
861253896.html

Integrating JIRA with Apache using SSL - gdrive

Integrating JIRA with Apache using SSL

https://community.atlassian.com/t5/Jira-questions/SSL-certificate-authentication/
qaq-p/354786

Jira server authentication process with Apache SSL tip - gdrive

Jira server authentication process with Apache SSL tip


Project Management Concepts

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1vcjWAMM5RJXe3CrZ07qAZNuYNLjiV1aPBam
XbzPVbXI/edit?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1d264Umon6ct3SgJrRVKHgw5wuq9HbRQn/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NU3MKohhJ08LOQVMBRx1n0ldbNGY8AVx/view?usp=sharing

Project Management concepts - slides - Sky Web Team


Project Management concepts - pptx - Sky Web Team


Project Management concepts - pdf - Sky Web Team

paramount_architecture_processes-proposal_v1.pdf

paramount_architecture_processes-proposal_v1.pptx

Project Management concepts - Jim
Project-Architecture-Decision-Log-template.xlsxArchitecture Decision Log - template to use in GSheets
https://www.projectmanagementdocs.com/Free Project Management Templates


https://www.six-sigma-material.com/Protected-Pages.htmlSample materials - 6 Sigma project quality controls

Project Charter - SIMPLE - How to Write article

PM-charter-projectmanager.com-How to Write a Project Charter Examples amp Template Included.pdf.  link


Project Charter - Complete model for VCE ISR  link

Project Charter - Complete model for VCE ISR  file




Paid PMP training class#pmp #train

Weekly PMP question review on youtube from Amer Ali 

https://www.linkedin.com/events/7231399617710505984/comments/





Key Concepts



Strategies for Project Success


Well managed projects are always driven by:
key roles ( sponsors, beneficiaries, users etc ), clear use cases, clear objectives, scope, resourcing, system boundaries, stakeholder management and dependency management across all 3 domains: business, project and technical.

In addtion to the listed PM concepts to manage Agile projects:

It's important to understand all stakeholders views on the current solution and their roles and views on the new solution to manage expectations effectively throughout the project.

Prepare for success following the VCRS method ( Value, Costs, Right, Success ) for all stakeholder groups

The common PM concepts all make sense to manage Agile projects:

  1. to embrace change in a controlled manner in projects
  2. increase learning across teams
  3. provide good collaboration opportunities
  4. use the sprints as improvement opportunities with plan, deliver, review and retrospective steps

Other considerations to deliver a quality solution:

A few key business solution architecture concepts that apply to the project scope should be reviewed for the key use cases in scope:

  1. NFR - what are the key non-functional requirements for the project / solution?
  2. RAS - who do you define specific test cases for reliability, service, availability?
  3. KPIs - what are the key performance indicators in scope for operations & support of the production solution?
  4. tools - does the target production environment provide the right observability, management tools to operate effectively?
  5. what is the ongoing change management model for the solution including learning and onboarding new resources?
  6. Failure and integration scenarios: ask the right questions on potential failure scenarios and their criticality, frequence using any good data



Project Management Assumptions


Project Delivery Plan based on 2 week Sprints

Project Reporting follows Sprint cycle, Monthly, Quarterly

Project needs clarification on roles, responsibilities, deliverables, documentation,


Project Deliverables

Business Context

Strategic Plan Template

Tactical Plan Template


Some project phases may overlap on timelines which can be fine as long as dependencies are managed well.

For example, implementation planning and preparation can occur in parallel to delivery in many cases


Basic Project Documents Checklist - Simple SDP - Supports BWIM


This SDP ( Solution Delivery Process ) is based on Barry Wright Investment Managment Method

Solution Roles

  • Customer = Customer sponsor, solution users
  • Provider = solution provider role ( internal or external ), multiple resources
  • Consumers = Solution users
  • Solution Community = Users, Members, Partners, Providers
  • Community Manager - ensures community definition, value focus for solution as a net value add
  • Product Manager - plans and manages solution, design, sprints
  • Project Manager - manages project, may also be scrum master


The Basic Project model here has proven to be a useful SDP for a wide range of project deliveries from simple to complex.

For simple projects, using the templates makes quick work of most of the required documents here

For complex projects, the governance controls and processes defined handle multiple stakeholders, risk management, delivery execution, multiple workstreams & milestones to coordinate ( eg SAFE model etc )

Larger projects may require more roles, staffing


The model for this SDP process goes beyond normal Enterprise Project Management Methods

It's based on the BWIM - Barry Wright Investment Management Model that's defined here 


The BWIM method is aligned with some principles

  1. Value Chain Engineering for sustaiable value for stakeholder groups in Value Chain Economies
  2. Solution Engineering focused on executable use case models to drive value chain maps, solution strategies, capabilites, products & services


Customize the recommended document list below to fit your specific project, scope, use cases

  • The document list below is a reference model that works well for a wide span of project deliveries.
  • More complex projects need more governance, document controls than this set.
  • Smaller projects can reference the doc set here and incorporate concepts into a smaller doc set that fits that project


https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mkIdgowvVzsP7pJ_oJJ3H3ke9q6MKZyriCaKeXpYBKg/edit?usp=drive_link

Project_Document_List-v3.xlsx




Project Document Control List




PhaseDocumentPurposeOwner
Discovery Project CharterDefine roles, VCRS, project initialization stepsSponsor, PM
DiscoveryProject DefinitionWhat, for who, why, When, How, Stakeholder views
<< Domain, Goals, Use Cases, Roles, Scope, Key Deliverables, Key Milestones, Resources
Customer
DiscoveryCurrent State AnalysisAnalyze current state, solutions, stakeholders, value streams, context, governance, regulations, documents
VCE parties, roles, economic models, systems, data, governance, trusts
Business Models: roles & responsibilities, life cycles, interfaces ( consume, produce ), systems, data models, technologies
Metrics: OKRs, KPIs, SLAs, SLO, SLI, Events,
<< VCRS summary, FACTUR3DT.i ( input )
All
AssessmentGAPS reportGAPS goals, assumptions, problems, steps. << given the use cases and stakeholders in scope, GAPS defines what parties agree on for the solution & approachAll
AssessmentRACI reportResponsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed people involved in the projectAll
AssessmentRequirementsWhat we deliver, scope, roles < executable model. << get client signoffProvider
AssessmentRAID2 LogRAID2 Log updated each Sprint plan. ( Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Decisions for the Project )All
PlanProject Plan & updatesWhen we deliver, streams, milestones, sprints, DOR, DODAll
PlanProject BudgetFunds, sources, budget time line for planCustomer
DesignArchitecture Decisions LogHow we deliver and why ( the Technical Solution Design )Provider
DesignUse case definitionsDomain > goals > use cases > roles > OKRs > processes > rulesAll
DesignUse case value streamsDefine new solution, stakeholders, roles, products with
Roles > Value Chains & Value Streams > Strategies > Capabilties > Solutions ( 3B sourcing )
<< VCRS summary, FACTUR3DT.o ( outputs )
update GAPS & OARS reports as needed
All
DesignUse case diagramsContext > Object ERD > Activity with Swim lanes & Values > Event Sequence with DT > DB Schemas > DeploymentProvider
DesignDesignsHow requirements will be metProvider
DesignProject Status ReportReferences to Project Plan w updates noted, OARS reports, budget, resource plan updatesCustomer
DeliverOARS reportsOARS report: Objectives, Assumptions, Reviews, Solution steps
<< updated before each Sprint in planning phase
<< summary view of project progress, issues, returns
<< can integrate this with Project Status report updates at the end of each Sprint review
All
DeliverTest Plan & updatesHow we prove delivery correctProvider
DeliverTest CasesClient and Provider based on requirementsProvider
DeliverRisk Plan & updatesWhy we may not meet deliverablesProvider
DeliverChange Orders & updatesWhat, Why, When, Who, How changeCustomer
DeliverImplementation PlanHow solution will be rolled out to usersAll
DeliverOperations GuidesHow they use solution to deliver resultsOperator
DeliverTraining GuidesHow they learn how to use solutionProvider
DeliverSupport PlanHow to support users, maintain solution value, roles, processesOperator


Spreadsheet for document control

project-document-checklist-v1.xlsx



Project Definition, Complex Project - SDP model

Depending on existing artifacts, context, scope and depth of research required, duration can be a few weeks to 6 months

Vision Statement

Stakeholder RACI List

Project Scope Statement

SWOT Analysis Template

SGAAPS assumptions, problems, steps report

Analysis / Feasibility Study - FACTUR3DT.IO  Template

Customer Surveys - GForms

Business Systems Context

Business Use Case List

Business Capability Statements

POT - Proof of Technology for key technical functions ( as needed )

Conceptual Business Services Model

Conceptual Data Services Model

Conceptual Application Services Model

Conceptual Architecture Services Model

Conceptual Risk Model ( including security, BCP etc )

Supporting Conceptual Design Documents ( if needed )

Project Initiation Proposal

Project Issues Register

OARS report updated each Sprint

Project Change Management Plan

RAID2 Log updated each Sprint plan

Project Resource Management Plan & Forecast

Project Architecture Decision Register

Project Governance Model

Project Communications Plan

Project Training Plan

Project GAPS model - Goals, Assumptions, Problems, Steps

Project Idea Board - Miro, Mural etc OR gdrawings paired with gsheets


Project Design

Depending on project scale, existing artifacts, context, scope and technology breadth required, duration can be a few weeks to 6 months

The solution documents from the Definition phase will continue to be enhanced, changed during design phase as needed

Design sprints include: research, design, planning, validation tests, POC tests, usabiility tests, POV tests, environment tests, data tests as needed

Business Report Template

BSM - Business Services Model 

BPM Flowchart Template

Use case model

BPM models

User journey model

BRD - Business Requirements Document ( relates to Business Services Model )

TRD - Technical Requirements - Infrastructure, Environments, Operations, Non-Functional Features, Criteriat to support BRD

TCS - Technical Capability Statements

SOW Template - Statement of Work

ARD - Architecture Requirements Document

ARB Decision Document

ASM - Application Services Model

ERD Data Models

DSM - Data Services Model

TDM - Test Data Management Plan

Project Budget

Project Plan

RFI / RFP process for Vendor selection ( as needed )

Vendor contracts ( as needed )

Vendor Management Plans for each key vendor

Stakeholder RACI map

WBS Plans by Area

Solution Requirements

Security Management Plan - SMP

Solution Design

Test Plan

Release Roadmap

Implementation Plan

Operations Support Plan

Jira for Sprints, Epics, Stories, Bugs, Dashboards

Design documents in Word format


Project Delivery

Duration depends on scope, deliverables, resources etc

Delivery sprints include: research, design, planning, validation tests, POC tests, usabiility tests, POV tests as needed


Project Implementation

Duration depends on scope, deliverables, resources etc

Delivery sprints include: research, design, planning, validation tests, POC tests, usabiility tests, POV tests, training as needed

Training programs prior to Testing

Testing Plans by Area w Acceptance Criteria

Approvals on Test Results required before implementation

Implementation signoffs when items are operational, passing defined criteria, KPI's


Project Operations

Duration depends on scope, deliverables, resources etc

Delivery sprints include: research, design, planning, validation tests, POC tests, usabiility tests, POV tests as needed

BCP - RTO, RPO, BCP tests at each solution layer


Project Support

Support system for environment, solution, users 

Maintenance system for environment, solution, users

Support KPI's and performance 


RAID2 Log -  Risks, Assumptions, Issues and Decisions Log for all stakeholder groups

  • RAID2 stands for Risks, Assumptions, Issues and Decisions ( an update over RAID 1 )
    • sometimes re-interpreted by other PMOs
    • Risks includes dependency risks
    • Assumptions for the business, project and technologies are all covered by all key stakeholder groups
    • Issues id key issues to address during and after the project on the business, project and technical areas
    • Decisions are the key decisions with the metrics to measure impacts with the 

The RAID2 Log is reviewed and updated as part of Sprint planning every Sprint

Each decision has related action items, owners, due dates and dependencies identified for follow up in the project plan

All key stakeholder groups must update the RAID log


Architecture Decision Log


Architecture Decision Log

Architecture Decision Records stored in Arch Decision Log

ItemDescription
IDunique id set for this item
Topicwhat is the category of this decision ? Used for report filters etc
Decisionwhat is the decision to make?
Description of decision and impactDescribe pros and cons of decision and options – often need to link to an Architecture Decision Record document ( ADR ) or web page
Sourcewhat was the source for this decision requirement?
Ownerwho owns making the decision?
Prioritywhat is the priority to address the decision ?
Date Addedwhen was the decision added to this log?
ApproverWho approved this decision?
Date ApprovedWhen was it approved?
StatusWhat is the status of this decision?
Decision DateDate decision was made by owner?
Record of decision madeDetail of the decision made
Executive Reporting?Is this decision reported on for status?
Change Orderchange order number or link to the change order document for this change ( if needed and, yes, it’s normally needed )
NotesOther notes



Software Tools and Platform Selections


  • Client may require specific software tools, frameworks
    • Make client the owner in architecture decision log ( ADL )
  • Where possible, use standard vs platform-specific tools
    • Without a compelling, documented business case, use standard tools vs platform-specific tools ( eg Jenkins vs Azure pipelines )
    • Makes our team more productive across projects
  • Where it’s feasible, use Enterprise Open-source tools
    • EOS is robust, supported Enterprise Open-source ( eg Tomcat, Fabric etc )
    • Lowers project costs, learning curves, better portability across projects
    • Vendors available to provide production-quality support where needed
  • When there’s no other option, use Proprietary tools
    • A vendor proprietary may have limitations, costs, quality issues but may be required as part of the stack by the customer or platform


Project Roadmaps


  • Projects are defined in roadmaps with phases
  • Customer helps plan, support and test each phase
  • While phases are sequential, phase activities may overlap
    • Phase 0 is customer requirements, plans, analysis, definition
    • Phase 1 is environment setup
    • Phase 2 is an initial POC or MVP delivery
    • Phase 3 is POC, MVP evaluation, plan updates
    • Phase 4 is version 1 solution delivery
    • Phase 5 is version 1 evaluation, plan updates
    • The process repeats as needed through project life cycle


Project Delivery using Scrum


  • Scrum is our common project management method
    • Requirements are prioritized and organized into releases
    • Releases are planned on a product roadmap
    • Release features mapped to Sprints
    • Release features defined by epics, stories in BDD format
    • Manager controls backlog
    • Sprints include: plan, deliver, demo, retrospective
    • Standups: daily check: done, doing, blockers
    • Reporting on demand via JIRA or equivalent toolset


Create BDD Stories as Test Cases


  • Stories are normally defined as acceptance test cases in JIRA
  • Define an actor and the test case in Gherkin format normally
  • BDD ( Behavior-Driven Design ) test methods have lower semantic gaps
  • Common Gherkin keywords:
  • As X, Given, When, Then, So
  • What are the verifications needed in each step of the story?

Title >> When payment received, shipper ships order

As a shipper

Given I have an open order for a customer and available product to complete the order

When payment has been received in full for the order

Then I schedule the order delivery with the carrier

So the order is shipped

and customer can receive the goods they paid for


Create Executable Test Cases from BDD Stories for Solution Definition Validation


groovyconsole

cma1_1.groovy

Expando objects allow dynamic class definitions with attributes, behavior and event handlers for async smart object testing

These tests provide the same interactivity when executed as async REST API event handlers so a solution model can be dynamically tested and validated for behavior before it's coded

Groovy Smart Object Expando Events Ex
//==================================
//x2031     groovy smart objects w expando events



println "//x2031     ex-expando-events-gen-v1.groovy"

println """
    ex-expando-events-gen-v1.groovy
          x111c groovy bound property example - https://blog.mrhaki.com/2009/08/groovy-goodness-bound-and-constrained.html
        shows the flexibility of event messaging in requirements modeling using bound property event listeners
           in the example
           the toyota vehicle has bound properties
           the owner listens for changes in the toyota properties 
        this model has 2 independent objects, one listening for events on the other in a single Java process 
        for modeling purposes, this simple method can proxy the concept of independent processes linked by event messages 
            jim mason - jmason900@yahoo.com 
"""
import groovy.beans.*

class Owner implements PropertyChangeListener {
    boolean carPriceChange
    Car aCar
    String name
    String toString() {
        "owner = $this.name and the car is ${aCar.toString()} "
    } 
    public void propertyChange(PropertyChangeEvent e) {
        String propertyName = e.getPropertyName();
        println "debug>> e = ${e.toString()}"
        if ("price".equals(propertyName)) {
           println "\n Event >> Owner $this.name detected car ${e.source.brand} price changed to: ${e.newValue} from: ${e.oldValue} \n\t the car is ${aCar.toString()} \n"
        }
        if ("automatic".equals(propertyName)) {
           println "\n Event >> Owner $this.name detected car ${e.source.brand} automatic transmission type changed to: ${e.newValue} from: ${e.oldValue} \n\t the car is ${aCar.toString()} \n"
        }
    }
}

@Bindable
class Car {
   int numberOfDoors
   @Vetoable String model
   @Vetoable String brand
   @Bindable boolean automatic
   @Bindable double price
  
   String toString() {
     "[Car details => brand: '${brand}', model: '${model}', #doors: '${numberOfDoors}', automatic: '${automatic}', price: '${price}']"
   }
}

import groovy.beans.*
import java.beans.*
 
def toyota = new Car(brand: 'Toyota', model: 'Verso', price: 28919, numberOfDoors: 5, automatic: false)
toyota.propertyChange = {
 if (it.propertyName == 'price') {
  println "The price has changed. Inform sales the new price is '${it.newValue}'."
 }
}
toyota.vetoableChange = { PropertyChangeEvent pce ->
 if (pce.propertyName == "brand") {
  if (!(pce.newValue in ['Toyota', 'Lexus'])) {
   throw new PropertyVetoException('New value is not Toyota or Lexus', pce)
  }
 }
 if (pce.propertyName == "model") {
  if (pce.newValue ==~ /.*\d+.*/) {
   throw new PropertyVetoException('No numbers in model names allowed.', pce)
  }
 }
}
 
toyota.price = 30995
assert 30995 == toyota.price
 
toyota.brand = 'Lexus'
assert 'Lexus' == toyota.brand
 
try {
 toyota.brand = 'AUDI'
 assert false: 'We should not be able to set this value.'
} catch (PropertyVetoException e) {
 assert true
 println " could not set brand to AUDI. car brand is ${toyota.brand}"
}
 
try {
 toyota.model = 'A5'
 assert false: 'We should not be able to set this value.'
} catch (PropertyVetoException e) {
 assert true
 println " could not set model to A5. car model is ${toyota.model}"
}

def anOwner = new Owner()
anOwner.name = "Jim"
println anOwner.toString()
anOwner.aCar = toyota
println "\n car was purchased \n    ${ anOwner.toString() }  \n "

// how to add an propertyChangeListener to an object in groovy

toyota.addPropertyChangeListener(anOwner)
toyota.automatic = true
toyota.price = 44000
toyota.automatic = true              // no pce fired because the attribute state is the same





Bug Reporting in Jira



Solution Architecture Method - SAM - Sky Web Team

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1vcjWAMM5RJXe3CrZ07qAZNuYNLjiV1aPBamXbzPVbXI/edit?usp=sharing



project items list
-----------------

goals
deliverables
roles
concerns
plan


areas 

business
project
technical



meetngs
weekly status
daily standups
other as needed


pm
pgovernance 
pplan
raid
pstatus
preport
pteam



related
aplan
tplan
eplan
elog
tlog





Potential Value Opportunities



Potential Challenges



Candidate Solutions


Model for Project Tool Usage 


substitute gsheets for smart sheet for PM

can use free PM worksheet templates for gsheet or Libre workbook





Free Project Management Template Docs

https://www.projectmanagementdocs.com/

see the reference lists 

https://www.atlassian.com/software/confluence/templates/collections/project-management


Free Product Management Templates

https://www.atlassian.com/software/confluence/templates/collections/product-launch



Open source project management software

https://medium.com/issuehunt/5-open-source-project-management-tools-c33a19132ed6


Open Project

OpenProject is a Web based project management solution which was designed using Ruby on Rails and Angular JS. It was released under the GNU General Public License Version 3 and is under consistent development by the open source community.

It is highly suitable for location-independent team collaboration. OpenProject is ideal for project teams to work in throughout the project’s life cycle.

The platform offers various features like collaborative project planning, timeline reports, management of tasks, reporting of project costs incurred from time to time, Scrum and much more.

Features:

-Project planning and scheduling
-Project roadmap and release planning
-Effective task management and team collaboration
-Agile and Scrum integration
-Time tracking, budgeting and reporting of costs
-Bug tracking

OpenProject provides add-on features via cloud linkage especially designed for large scale enterprises.

Url: https://www.openproject.org/
GitHub: https://github.com/opf/openproject

OpenProject EOS pricing feature comparison 

https://www.openproject.org/pricing/

OpenProject Dependencies - see install guide


Libre Project

ProjectLibre is open source, free to use project management software developed by Marc O’ Brien as an alternative to Microsoft Project. It’s used for task management, resource allocation, tracking of tasks, Gantt charts and much more.

ProjectLibre is developed using Java and provides a similar user interface as Microsoft Project.

It includes a ribbon-style menu and the same series of steps to create a project plan, i.e., create an indented task list or ‘work breakdown structure’ (WBS), set durations, create links, assign resources, etc.

Features:

-Compatible with MS Project
-Advanced project management functionality
- collaboration, issue tracking and other features

ProjectLibre will soon support ProjectLibre Cloud, with a similar interface as Google Cloud, which will enable users to manage and create projects anytime and anywhere, in the browser.

Url: www.projectlibre.com
SourceForge: https://sourceforge.net/p/projectlibre/code/ci/master/tree/


ODOO - complete basic business system

ODOO, a comprehensive all-in-one project management software, was designed by Fabien Pinckaers and is packed with a complete suite of enterprise management applications. It is an all-in-one business software, which includes CRM, website/e-commerce, accounting, manufacturing, warehousing, project management, inventory, etc.

The complete source code of ODOO is available on GitHub under AGPLV3. ODOO consists of an application server, which uses PostgreSQL as its backend database with a Web based client. It is written in Python, with a highly modular design, which allows rapid development of new modules through Open Object RAD. In addition, ODOO consists of 30 core modules and 3000+ community modules.

It also provides strong technical support, as well as support for bug fixing and new development, apart from other services.

Features:
- Interactive user interface
- Project tasks
- Enhanced communication features
- Customer services
- Project reporting
- Smart integration

Url: https://www.odoo.com
GitHub: https://github.com/odoo/odoo



Wekan - Kanban tracking

Wekan is free, open source project task management and collaboration software that uses the Kanban approach for simple and fast workflow. With Wekan, project managers can create boards on which cards can be dragged around between columns.

It is very easy to use and has interactive project management software. After the creation of boards, users need to simply add the project team to the project and everything is set to take off.

Wekan is released under the MIT License and is open for modifications and enhancements. It gives users full control over their data and can be hosted on the server. The Wekan community consists of over 400,000 members, which means there is a vibrant community working towards further improvements.

Features

- Enhanced task management with interactive GUI and easy, customisable options.
- Kanban boards that allow a card-based task management.
- Can be easily installed via Docker, Sandstorm, Cloudron, Ubuntu Snap, Source and even Debian packages.
- Open source with interactive timeline. Available as an app for iPhone and Android.

Url: https://wekan.github.io/
GitHub: https://github.com/wekan/wekan



Zentao - project and work management system

ZenTao has been designed by the Agile team for agile based software projects. It is regarded as a complete life cycle management tool and supports Scrum.ZenTao includes the SaaS version, ZenTao Cloud, which enables project managers to keep track of projects, anytime and anywhere.

Features:

- Product management
- Project management
- Quality management
- Document management
- Work management
- Organization management
- Reports

Url: https://zentao.pm
GitHub: https://github.com/easysoft/zentaopms




Jira - Project Mgt Software



Jira server SSL setup

https://confluence.atlassian.com/adminjiraserver073/running-jira-applications-over-ssl-or-https-861253906.html

Jira server SSL setup - gdrive



Integrating Jira with Apache using SSL

https://confluence.atlassian.com/adminjiraserver073/integrating-jira-with-apache-using-ssl-861253896.html

Integrating JIRA with Apache using SSL - gdrive

This page describes how to integrate Apache HTTP Server (also referred to as httpd) with JIRA, utilizing mod_proxy & mod_ssl so that Apache operates as a reverse-proxy over HTTPS. If a HTTP configuration is required, please see our Integrating JIRA with Apache documentation. Configuring Apache allows for running JIRA on non-standard HTTP port (such as 8080) and users will be able to access JIRA over standard HTTPS as their traffic will be routed through the proxy and encrypted outside of the network.

Apache can be configured to allow access to JIRA in any of the following methods:

This means the SSL certificate will be managed within Apache and not Tomcat, additionally the connection between Apache and Tomcat will not be encrypted. However, the connection between the browser and the outside network will be encrypted. This is suitable for configurations where the JIRA server is within the same network as the Apache server and is illustrated below:


Client Browser -> HTTPS -> Apache Proxy -> HTTP -> Tomcat (JIRA)

This is a common configuration for networks with multiple SSL certificates and/or web applications as they are all managed in one location (Apache).

If a more complicated solution is required, refer to the Apache HTTP Server Version Documentation, consult with the Apache SME within your organization, and if need be, raise a question on Atlassian Answers, or get in touch with one of our Atlassian Experts.

Expand for an example of a common Apache configuration

  1. JIRA is running on port 8080 on a server within the LAN that cannot be accessed


Devops - DORA - Effectiveness Metrics by Category

https://media.licdn.com/dms/document/media/D4D10AQHWlgqfYVu8lA/ads-document-pdf-analyzed/0/1695828629126?e=1707350400&v=beta&t=8WY1VGTU5oKEq5ynNlFAsfGCC6A5c7Uu6-6lmf0kuzA

devops-dora-work-metrics-2024-report.pdf.  link

Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)

A European Union regulation that aims to improve the financial sector's resilience to information and communication technology (ICT) incidents. DORA applies to 21 types of financial organizations, including credit institutions, payment institutions, and investment firms. The act went into effect on January 16, 2023, and will be fully implemented on January 17, 2025.

DORA overview site

https://www.digital-operational-resilience-act.com/


DORA regulation 

https://www.digital-operational-resilience-act.com/DORA_Articles.html




Flow metrics - connects delivered value to software development in theory

Teams using DORA or SPACE, or even both, still may find a hole in their efficiency measurement strategy: is the development team actually working on projects that will bring the most value to the business? Traditionally mapping business value onto software development has been difficult to do as neither side speaks the same language, which can easily lead to a lack of shared priorities and understanding.  bring the two sides together, ideally with minimal pain and maximum collaboration

4 dimensions ot flow metrics - features, quality, risks, technical debt - see VCRS for BETTER value mapping

  1. Features are what is being built, and this metric is tied completely to code creation. It is also closely related to business priorities.
  2. Quality measured by Defects is an umbrella term referring to debugging and of course the time it takes to find and fix problems.
  3. Risk is the metric that reflects the precarious nature of code development, i.e., it can be at risk of security breaches or not being compliant. And finally
  4. Debt, sometimes known by the dev term technical debt, is a tip of the hat to flow, as debt stands in the way of forward momentum in software development.

The OG flow metrics from 2018 contained only five metrics – velocity, time, efficiency, load and distribution. But the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) has suggested a sixth metric – predictability – and that has become widely accepted as part of the flow metric framework.

The topic distribution below is better named alignment

To more thoroughly measure outputs - consider the 7 V's of data management as potential dimenions for project work load management as well



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