New and Enhanced Features in version 4
ENHANCED! Reporting
Reports can now include packaging data from Macrovision's software packaging solution, AdminStudio, as well, and you can customize SQL queries to generate reports on all data on a given package stored in the Application Catalog.
More »NEW! Integrated Web Tool Interface
Workflow Manager shares a tabbed interface with AdminStudio's Job Manager, Report Center, and SMS Web Console.
More »NEW! Shared Application Catalog
Workflow Manager and AdminStudio share the same Application Catalog, so all package metadata and data generated during packaging via AdminStudio is automatically captured along with application request and workflow information from Workflow Manager. All this data is accessible anytime via Workflow Manager reports and can feed into your CMDB to simplify ITIL implementation.
More »NEW! Link Application Requests with Packages
Associate an application request with a package from either the AdminStudio or Workflow Manager UI, making it easy to jump from an application request progress report to a report on how that package was prepared for deployment.
More »NEW! Integrated Users, Roles, and Permissions
All security settings (users, roles, and permissions) for AdminStudio and Workflow Manager are managed from the same UI.
More »NEW! Link Workflow Phase with an AdminStudio Project
When defining a Workflow Manager workflow template, you can choose to define a workflow phase as an AdminStudio workflow project, and you will receive progress notification from AdminStudio as the project steps are completed.
More »ENHANCED! Integration with External Databases
Integrate Workflow Manager processes with your CMDB and other data sources, including Remedy® and Peregrine®, ensuring templates are always populated with up-to-date information.
More »ENHANCED! Issue Owner and Due Date Assignment
You can now assign an owner and due date to issues, ensuring the right person addresses the right issue in a time-sensitive manner.
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New and Enhanced Features in Version 3
.5ENHANCED! SLA Reporting and Notification
Additional summary data provides improved visibility into SLAs, making it even easier to stay in compliance.NEW! SLA Clock Control
Align Workflow Manager's SLA clock with your specific business practices and work schedules, so work stoppages aren't counted against your SLAs.ENHANCED! SLA Deadline Control
You now have control over the SLA due dates of each application in a packaging project, giving you greater accuracy when managing SLAs.NEW! Historical Data Storage
Whenever you edit workflow data, the edited information is automatically archived for future reference, making troubleshooting and compliance management even easier.NEW! User-Specific Browser Settings
Workflow Manager now displays all dates based on each user's browser settings, making projects easier to track, especially for internationally dispersed packaging teams.
New and Enhanced Features in Version 3
NEW! Service Level Agreement Management
Monitor SLAs to ensure software preparation stays in compliance.NEW! Dashboard Home Page
The new home page includes a user-specific dashboard that provides summary information about relevant work assignments, issues, and more.NEW! LDAP Database Integration
Save time by using your LDAP database to establish access rights for Workflow Manager users.ENHANCED! Flexible Report Center
The Report Center has new functionality that makes it even easier to track packaging activities and maintain application reliability.ENHANCED! Custom Workflow Templates
Workflow Manager's Web-based templates are easily customized to fit the changing needs of your enterprise.ENHANCED! Dynamic Email Notification
Have Workflow Manager send emails notifying key stakeholders of progress or issues involving their application requests.
ENHANCED! Customized Application Requests
Tailor the application request submission process to the specific needs of your organization.ENHANCED! Integration with FLEXnet AdminStudio
Workflow Manager integrates with FLEXnet AdminStudio, the premier software packaging solution, to streamline software packaging.
