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Implementing Gartner's Bimodal mode 1 and mode 2 using Kobee

Bimodal is the practice of managing two separate but coherent styles of work: one focused on predictability; the other on exploration. It enables an organization to differentiate the continual improvement from the disruptive innovation.


What is Application Lifecycle Management (ALM)

There are many reasons why we should use Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) when developing software. Not only does ALM manage the entire application lifecycle from requirements to production, it gets all stakeholders involved and it connects our process, tools and environments.


Kobee Architecture

An introduction to the Kobee architecture, including the Phase Catalog. This feature is a valuable ally in managing, customizing and outlining complex build and deploy processes. If you would like to start developing your own custom phases, please consult the "Using and Developing Custom Phases" document.


Using Kobee for DevOps

DevOps focusses on the interdependence of users, software development and IT operations. It stresses the importance of communication, collaboration and integration between all relevant stakeholders be it the business, software developers or people responsible for operations and production.

In this document, we'll explain how we can achieve this DevOps way of working by implementing an efficient Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) solution.


Modern mainframe development and ALM

Cost-effective and easy to implement Enterprise-wide ALM for both mainframe and non-mainframe environments. Learn how to get all the advantages of modern software development on Mainframes.


Integrating Kobee and Mainframe

A technical step by step approach of modern software development methodology on mainframes, accompanying the "Modern mainframe development and ALM" whitepaper.


OWB to ODI migration service

Converting OWB to ODI while retaining OWB functionality, safeguarding prior investments. This Kobee service provides a smooth conversion using an automated in-house tool and minimal manual intervention.


ODI 11 to ODI 12 Upgrade Assistant Plus

Oracle's Upgrade Assistant converts ODI 11 Interfaces to ODI 12 Mappings, but may create redundant objects. Kobee's AU+ tool ensures correct ODI 12 Mappings and Datastores without requiring any rework. Therefore, the upgrade process will take less time and will be a lot cheaper.


Hands-on guide for using the Kobee for z/OS solution demo

This guide helps you navigate the Kobee DevOps for z/OS demo. Kobee, preconfigured with a z/OS project. It shows how to create packages, launch builds and deploys. In the second part we go through the system setup.


DevOps for z/OS mainframes using Kobee

This document will show you how to set up a Kobee installation for z/OS, what the components are and how they work together.


Modernization of legacy SCM tools

Kobee makes it easy to integrate your mainframe into a contemporary software development and deployment way of working, this short document shows how it will benefit legacy SCM solution users.