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Rational ClearCase to Team Foundation Migration & Sync Tool Released

Cost: $0

Synopsis: Just as the tag line says. new ClearCase -> TFS migration and synchronization tool provides the ability to migrate ClearCase data to TFS, and it also provides a service that will keep items in sync between TFS and ClearCase.  These features  make the process of migrating from ClearCase to TFS much simpler, and far more automated.  It enables you to make a onetime switch and preserve your data and history or it allows a longer term coexistence by allowing different people or teams to use ClearCase and TFS while ensuring that all of the data and history is available to all users.

A quick summary of the features of the tool:

• Supports migration of base ClearCase VOBs
• Migrate a snapshot of source control to TFS
• Migrate files to Team Foundation Server while preserving history
• Migrate branches to Team Foundation Server retaining the branching structure/hierarchy
• Bidirectional synchronization of data between TFS and ClearCase

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Alert: Cisco Raising SMARTnet Pricing Oct 1st!

Cost: 5%-12% Increase

Synopsis: Prices for your SMARTnet maintenance are set to increase October 1st, 2007. There are steps you can take to mitigate this increase. If you have not already, please consolidate your SMARTnet.

1. Audit your current environment using the multitude of inventory tools available (if you need help call your reseller, as always I prefer Softchoice as we focus on utilization discovery and maintenance management (800) 268-7638)
2. Determine and discuss the criticality of the device with your reseller for proper sizing.
3. Renew early, and if it is a fit, optional multi-year contracts.

For more information on what Cisco SMARTnet is, please see below.