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Description

Broadcom Librarian is a comprehensive change management and library management platform created for organizations operating within mainframe environments. The solution helps businesses manage, secure, and monitor software assets while simplifying application development and maintenance processes. Librarian includes the Change Control Facility (CCF), which automates change control procedures and provides interactive tools for managing source code and other data records. The platform supports parallel and concurrent development, allowing teams to work more efficiently across multiple mainframe systems. Its self-reorganizing and compressed file structures help optimize storage usage while improving operational performance. Librarian also offers integrated features for reporting, performance monitoring, archiving, recovery, and security management. These capabilities enable organizations to maintain greater control over software development activities and application lifecycles. The solution provides detailed audit trails that make it easier to track modifications, support compliance requirements, and generate accurate reporting for governance initiatives. By combining advanced library management with automated change control, Broadcom Librarian helps enterprises improve productivity, strengthen oversight, and simplify application management across complex IT environments.

Description

Effective change management for databases in a framework-agnostic development environment ensures reliable deployments. What distinguishes Sqitch from other database migration tools is its independence from any specific framework or ORM. It provides users with binary and source code downloads, along with comprehensive installation guides. Additionally, it includes command references, tutorials, and best practice resources. Those looking for assistance can find support through issue trackers, mailing lists, and the source repository. Unlike many other tools, Sqitch operates independently of frameworks, ORMs, or platforms, functioning as a self-sufficient change management solution without bias toward any particular database engine, application framework, or development setup. It allows database changes to specify dependencies on other modifications, including those from unrelated Sqitch projects, which ensures that execution is carried out in the correct sequence even if changes were committed out of order in version control systems. The management of changes and their dependencies is handled through a plan file, utilizing a Merkle tree structure akin to Git and Blockchain to maintain the integrity of deployments. This design eliminates the necessity of numbering changes, though users have the option to do so if they choose. Furthermore, Sqitch's flexibility and robust features make it an excellent choice for developers seeking a reliable migration framework.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Docker No 
Exasol No 
MySQL No 
PostgreSQL No 
SQLite No 
Snowflake No 

Integrations

Docker Yes 
Exasol Yes 
MySQL Yes 
PostgreSQL Yes 
SQLite Yes 
Snowflake Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Broadcom

Founded

1991

Country

United States

Website

www.broadcom.com/products/mainframe/application-development/librarian

Vendor Details

Company Name

Sqitch

Website

sqitch.org

Product Features

Change Management

Approval Workflow No 
Audit Trail No 
Automated Notifications No 
Change Calendar No 
Change Planning No 
Compliance Management No 
Prioritization No 
Release Management No 
Task Management No 
Tracking & Reporting No 
Training Management No 

Product Features

Change Management

Approval Workflow No 
Audit Trail No 
Automated Notifications No 
Change Calendar No 
Change Planning No 
Compliance Management No 
Prioritization No 
Release Management No 
Task Management No 
Tracking & Reporting No 
Training Management No 

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