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Published on: April 2006
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Overview:
Integration Overview
DevTrack/Perforce integration is based on the synchronization between DevTrack issues and Perforce jobs. It also allows Perforce change lists and related source file names to be synchronized to the DevTrack database. DevTrack/Perforce synchronization is designed to extend DevTrack's workflow capabilities to Perforce users.

About DevTrack
DevTrack is the premiere defect and project-tracking tool designed specifically for software development teams. DevTrack comprehensively tracks and manages all defect information, change requests, feature enhancements, project related documents, HTML links, and other development Issues. Intuitive and powerful, DevTrack provides an integrated client/server and Intranet/Internet solution for enterprise project management. DevTrack features universal ODBC support, 100% web solution and fully featured client/server interfaces, advanced email notification, built-in time tracking, extensive customization, and presentation-quality reports and graphics. TechExcel specializes in software defect- and project-tracking software and high-end customer relationship management (CRM) software solutions.

About Perforce
Perforce is the Fast Software Configuration Management (SCM) System geared for high performance, providing all the features of leading edge SCM systems. Built upon true client/server architecture, Perforce doesn't rely on network file access, and works quickly from initial deployment through to mature, large-scale productivity. Moreover, Perforce stores and presents information about the user's workspace in ways that streamline the user interface, making it extremely easy to use. The usability of Perforce is not at the expense of function: with atomic change transactions, flexible client views, and a powerful branching model, the Perforce system provides a comprehensive SCM environment. Perforce is developed by Perforce Software, Inc. a California based company.

Integration Overview
DevTrack/Perforce integration is based on the synchronization between DevTrack issues and Perforce jobs. It also allows Perforce change lists and related source file names to be synchronized to the DevTrack database. DevTrack/Perforce synchronization is designed to extend DevTrack's workflow capabilities to Perforce users.

DevTrack/Perforce auto sync service is a Windows service running constantly. It monitors the Perforce and DevTrack changes every five seconds, and performs two-way synchronizations automatically. Because such synchronization happens automatically and is performed by a Windows NT service, DevTrack/Perforce synchronization will not slow down the performance of either Perforce or DevTrack.