objectiF RPM offers a client-server architecture with a central database. Via the web and windows client you can access your data externally and internally. Connection with other software systems for importing and exporting is accomplished with XMI. Decide for yourself whether you want to use objectiF RPM on-premise or in the cloud. Both possibilities are presented here.
objectiF RPM on-premise
How to use objectiF RPM with your local infrastructure by purchasing a license.
Hardware and software requirements for running objectiF RPM in your local business
| Hardware requirements: server |
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| CPU: Quad-Core or higher |
| At least 8 GB RAM |
| 2 GB free hard drive space |
| Hardware requirements: client |
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| CPU: Dual-Core or higher |
| 4 GB RAM recommended |
| 1 GB free hard drive space recommended |
| Server software requirements |
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| MS Windows Server 2012 or higher (only 64 bit) |
| MS .NET framework 4.8 |
| Microsoft SQL Server 2016, 2017 or 2019 (can be installed on a separate hardware server) |
| Client software requirements |
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| MS Windows 8.1 / MS Windows 10 (only 64 bit) |
| MS .NET framework 4.8 |
| MS Word 2012 or higher |
| MS Visual Studio Tools for Office Runtime 4.0 |
objectiF RPM in the cloud
Using objectiF RPM in the cloud by purchasing a monthly license
All you need to do is rent a defined hardware and software structure from Amazon Web Services and apply for monthly objectiF licences.
Required infrastructure from Amazon Web Services
To run objectiF RPM in the cloud you need an Amazon Web Services account and a hardware and software infrastructure which you can rent on a monthly basis. There are two alternatives for using objectiF RPM:
- MS Windows Server 2019 with MS SQL Server 2019 Standard.
- MS Windows Server 2019 with manual installation of MS SQL Server 2019 Express.
Amazon Web Services offers the usage of system software on an hourly basis. For hardware we recommend in both cases the so-called “m4.large” with 2 virtual CPUs and 8 GB memory. MS SQL Server Express is limited to 1 GB memory and 10 GB data volume. If you need more we recommend MS SQL Server Standard.
microTOOL provides an Amazon Machine Image with which you can simply generate an Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) including hardware and software. The image contains temporary licenses so that you can get started right away. Later you can exchange the temporary licenses for genuine objectiF RPM licenses rented on a monthly basis.
Prices for Elastic Cloud (EC2) from Amazon Web Services vary.
Please find prices for a package with MS Windows Server and MS SQL Server located in Frankfurt in the AWS Marketplace.
Deliverables from microTOOL
Upon delivery of the Amazon Machine Image from microTOOL, you’ll receive the complete infrastructure package necessary for running objectiF RPM. The image includes licensing for the objectiF RPM server, the objectiF RPM client, objectiF RPM web services, and the objectiF RPM web clients. The MS Internet Information Service will be pre-configured for the useage of the objectiF RPM web service. Temporary objectiF RPM licenses and local certificates are provided. Additionally, mechanisms for updating logins, URLs, and configurations to change names of virtual private clouds are provided. Immediately after delivery from microTOOL you’ll be ready to start. Once you receive your monthly licenses for objectiF RPM, you’ll be able to activate and replace the temporary licenses in your EC2.
Cloud solutions
Get connected with AWS, Microsoft Azure or your own cloud
Amazon Web Services
You need:
- an Amazon Web Services account
- an Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) with virtual Windows Server and SQL Server
- a license for objectiF RM
With EC2, each objectiF RM customer receives its own Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), i.e. your servers and systems are isolated from those of other customers. The Amazon Machine Image is available at the Frankfurt am Main location, but can also be made available at other locations.
The Elastic Compute Cloud EC2 should include:
- MS Windows Server 2019 with manual installation of MS SQL Server 2019 Express.
- or MS Windows Server 2019 with MS SQL Server 2019 Standard.
As EC2 equipment we recommend “m4.xlarge” with 2 CPUs and 8 GB memory. The MS SQL Server Express is limited to 1 GB RAM and 10 GB data volume, for larger requirements we recommend the MS SQL Server Standard.
Amazon Web Services offers scaling for the Elastic Compute Cloud, i.e. you can adapt the equipment according to your needs at short notice.
Microsoft Azure
You need:
- a Microsoft Azure account
a virtual Windows server with SQL Server
a monthly license for objectiF RPM
By creating a virtual machine, each objectiF RPM customer receives its own virtual network with a network security group, i.e. your servers and systems are isolated from those of other customers. You can create your servers in any Azure region.
As equipment we recommend at least 4 CPUs and 16 GB memory. The MS SQL Server Express is limited in RAM and data volume, for larger requirements we recommend the MS SQL Server Standard or higher.
Azure offers a scaling of the virtual servers, i.e. you can adapt the equipment according to your needs at short notice.
Your cloud solution
You need:
- Microsoft Windows as operating system
a virtual Windows server with SQL Server
a monthly license for objectiF RPM
As equipment we recommend at least 4 CPUs and 16 GB memory. The MS SQL Server Express is limited in RAM and data volume, for larger requirements we recommend the MS SQL Server Standard or higher.
Various team scenarios
Work with local or decentralized teams, with additional staff members, and with internal or external stakeholders.
If needed, you can combine on-premise and cloud solution in a common virtual private network (VPN) for maximum flexibility.
Interfaces
This overview shows you which programs objectif RPM can integrate and exchange data with via import or export. In addition, objectif RPM has a REST API interface that enables communication with programs that are not listed here.
| Import | Export | ||
| Documentation | |||
| MS Word | Yes | Yes | |
| MS Excel | Yes | Yes | |
| MS PowerPoint | Yes | ||
| MS Visio | Yes | ||
| Requirements management | |||
| ReqIF (Requirements Interchange Format) | Yes | Yes | |
| Project planning | |||
| MS Project | Yes | ||
| Collaboration | |||
| Active Directory | Yes | ||
| Atlassian Jira | Yes | Yes | |
| Azure DevOps | Yes | Yes | |
| MS Outlook | Yes | ||
| Software development | |||
| MS Visual Studio Code | Yes | ||
| Standard formats | |||
| XMI | Yes | ||
| XML | Yes | Yes | |
| XPS | Yes | ||
| CSV | Yes | Yes | |
| MS Word | Yes | Yes | |
| MS Excel | Yes | Yes | |
| Yes | |||
