Software Factory
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The Software Factory platform is a comprehensive solution designed to simplify and secure the software development process. It offers a package of software development tools, and extensible preconfigured DevSecOps pipelines, built on top of the UDS Core common baseline to enable Mission Heroes to focus on meeting their mission objectives. Software Factory is designed for the rapid deployment of secure Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines. Software Factory is engineered to operate in any environment, making it the ideal choice for on-premises, cloud, or tactical edge systems. The core purpose is to safeguard development environments while automating the software delivery workflow.
Software Factory introduces a declarative packaging of tools for source code management, CI/CD, value stream metrics, artifact repository, team collaboration and identity management. This all-in-one solution enables users to create secure and efficient CI/CD pipelines wherever and whenever needed. The integration of these tools ensures that every stage of the software delivery pipeline becomes an automated safeguard, ensuring that code and applications are ready for secure deployment in production environments. Software Factory equips Mission Heroes with an out-of-the-box, secure solution to meet their software delivery objectives, simplifying the path to secure and efficient software development.
Key Features
Faster Authorization: Helps you meet most NIST controls by default, reducing compliance overhead. This accelerates the Authorization process, enabling you to focus on mission critical tasks.
Portability: Deploy anywhere and produce application artifacts that are deployable across different environments. This versatility allows you to build on the low side and seamlessly deploy to the high side, enhancing flexibility and mission adaptability.
Data Independence: You have full ownership of the environment and the data within it. You can extend the solution to meet bespoke mission needs, giving you the freedom to choose your support providers. This competitive approach helps control costs and ensures data sovereignty.
Extensibility: Software Factory offers an open architecture and pipeline templates aligned with supply chain best practices. This flexibility allows you to customize SWF to fit your specific mission or application requirements. You can tailor the platform to align with your unique needs and workflows.
Software Factory UDS Packages
| UDS Package | Functionality |
|---|---|
| Gitlab | Source Code Management: A DevOps software package that can develop, secure, and operate software. GitLab offers robust version control for your source code, making it easy to collaborate, track changes, and maintain a secure codebase. Container Registry: It provides a centralized location for storing and managing container images, facilitating seamless deployment and version control. Secret Storage: Securely manage and access sensitive data like credentials and configurations. |
| GitLab Runner | Continuous Integration: GitLab Runner is a Continuous Integration runner that integrates with GitLab, facilitating automated builds, testing, and deployment of your applications. |
| Mattermost | Online Chat Service: Mattermost is an open-source, self-hostable online chat service, providing a platform for real-time communication and collaboration within teams. |
| SonarQube | Code Quality: SonarQube continuously evaluates code quality and identifies issues, helping maintain code integrity and reduce technical debt. |
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