Why does IT Need BuildMaster?

Today's application portfolio is a multifaceted array that services each department or division with a varying array of functional applications. These varied applications use any number of application technology platforms and, for better or worse, are deployed and distributed on an ever changing group of servers. How can the IT department or the software development team cope with such a collection of code, build scripts, deployment plans, server/network configurations and so forth?

In addition, a disciplined software development process extends over multiple environments.

Since these environments can and do change to meet the specific needs of any particular application, the problem multiplies. Build-Promote-Deploy-Distribute becomes a non-trivial exercise in documenting and remembering all of the details for any particular application as it changes over time. Since the frequency with which applications change can vary greatly, the bookkeeping necessary becomes a gigantic task for any developer or release manager.