Getting started
The following topics help you to get started with Fusion Agility Suite documentation.
- Orientation
- Key concepts
- User goals and features
- Best practices for Fusion Agility Suite
If you are a system administrator and looking for information on installing or upgrading the product, you should navigate to Fusion Agility Suite deployment documentation.
Before you begin
Before you start using Fusion Agility Suite, ensure that you have installed BMC Helix Platform version 20.02 or 20.08.
Orientation
Use the information in this section to understand the primary milestones for getting orientated with the Fusion Agility Suite documentation. The following table helps you to locate the information to effectively work with the product.
Goal | Where to go |
Where do I begin? | You can begin with learning the Product overview, the key concepts. A Learning path is available for you to get started on the product. |
What are the key components of the application? | The Agility Suite components Using section gives an overview of all the components and their value. |
Where is the install, upgrade deployment information? | The install and upgrade information resides in the BMC Remedy ITSM Deployment documentation area. The Deployment documentation assists you with the installation steps and configuring the same. |
How do I configure the application after installation? | Refer to the section to complete the configuring tasks after the deploying of application. |
How do I start using the application and navigate the User Interface? | Access the Using section to perform tasks related to navigating the Fusion Agility Suite. |
Where can I find troubleshooting information? | Troubleshooting section has information on resolving errors related to logs, performance, Fusion Agility Suite application and so on. |
After reviewing Orientation, consult the below topics to learn about the Fusion Agility Suite:
Application Overview
Fusion Agility Suite will manage the End-to-End process from an Idea/Requirement across demand management with implementation via Project. Manage the Portfolio as Product Manager and never lose the track of your requirements.
Release 20.08.01 contains:
- Idea Management
- Demand Management
- Risk, Resources, Stakeholder and Requirement Management
- Agile Project Management
- Portfolio Management
IDEA MANAGEMENT
Generate and manage Ideas with Digital Workplace and create Demands and Requirements. Empower Portfolio and Product Manager by a holistic view.
DEMAND MANAGEMENT
Manage Business Demands with Risks, Stakeholders, Requirements and Resources. Initiate Projects and collaborate with required People and Organizations.
PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
Manage your Portfolio as Portfolio or Product Manager. The Portfolio gives you a single point of view on Ideas, Requirements, Demands and Projects. There is no longer a Requirement that is ignored.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Start your agile project from a global view of your backlog. Manage your Teams, Sprints, and all Tasks. Plan the project based on visual Gantt and Kanban support.
License Overview
Idea access via Digital Workplace for the ecosystem or your organization
- Using DWPA and BWF subscription for all Idea Contributors
Fusion Agility Suite Subscription
- Product & Portfolio Managers
- Demand Managers
- Project Managers and Project Teams
Access Control Overview
This section describes user and group access, role-based access, multitiered access, and how licensing affects access control.
For agents to utilize the different features that the product provides, as an administrator, you must assign appropriate functional roles to these agents. A functional role is an aggregate of multiple permissions that enable an agent to perform certain tasks. Refer - Assigning functional roles and permissions - Documentation for BMC Helix Business Workflows 20.08 - BMC Documentation