User Guide - Mks.com

Understanding Source Integrity
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KEY TERMS: concepts, client, version control, project, sandbox, history, member,
delta, checkpointing, variant, development path, integrated
development environment
Source Integrity is a comprehensive, project-oriented, software
configuration management system that gives you control over the changes
to your software applications. Source Integrity not only documents the
changes made to your files, but it also tracks who made them, when they
were made, and the reasons why.
Source Integrity provides project-based functionality that allows team
members to:
group related files into projects that follow your development cycle
effectively manage multiple development projects
secure software assets
meet deadlines
contribute throughout the application lifecycle
Source Integrity has extensive options to support a configuration
management system that conforms with your established policies.
Whether you work in a small development group or as part of a large
team, Source Integrity has the features to help you get the job done.
Source Integrity is also an integral part of the MKS Integrity Solution. The
Integrity Solution manages software applications across your enterprise
with a streamlined process for the creation and approval of mission-critical
business applications. Based on a unique, open, application server
architecture, the Integrity Solution includes:
workflow (Integrity Manager) for collaboration, approval, and change
management
version control (Source Integrity) and configuration for software
management
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