Guide to Select a new SCM

20Jan07

Somewhen you are in need of selecting a new software configuration management system. your current system doesnt fit your need and you have invest time to find a new one ..

Perhaps the Articles from Pat Burma and Michael Sayko might help you a little bit doing it the right way ..

1. Review the SCM fundamentals
2. Determine the scope of your SCM needs
3. Product Comparisons
4. Product Evaluations
5. Buying Decisions

Here is the most important quote, you should always have in mind:

You could select an SCM tool by asking others, “What are the top tools available today?” Experienced SCM tool users will probably answer, “It depends.”

There are a lot of Tools available in the market. I can tell you, that it really depends on your development workflow in your team. Over the years I used Tools like MKS Integrity, Surround SCM, Perforce, Subversion, CVS ..

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