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Using Helix Core Server Resource Pressure Awareness for Proactive Monitoring

Does your version control system support your team’s proactive monitoring efforts? Perforce Helix Core customers often test the limits of scale and performance on different dimensions. Some of these dimensions include the number of files, the size of files, the number of users, and the number of concurrent transactions. As these dimensions are stressed, oftentimes server resources, such as memory and CPU, are also stressed.

What Is Virtual File Sync? How P4VFS Accelerates Sync Times

Virtual File Sync is a highly anticipated feature set that has the power to significantly accelerate sync times for Perforce Helix Core users. Here, we explain what Virtual File Sync is, how to set it up, and how to use it. Read on to learn more, or skip to the section that interests you most.

IP Geofencing With Methodics IPLM

IP geofencing should be a central part of your IP strategy. Why? Because your IP portfolio is probably leaking. And IP leakage can cost millions of dollars in lost revenue and market setbacks — not to mention export violation fines. When it comes to IP security, you need a three-pronged approach: This blog will focus on the first pillar listed above: IP geofencing. Talk to a GEOFENCING Expert.

What Is Application Security? AppSec + AppSec Tools Overview

Application Security (AppSec) is essential to efficient and effective security measures that help address rising security threats to software applications. Here we discuss the principles of Application Security (AppSec), the best practices to enforce it, and the AppSec tools you should use.

Unity Version Control (Plastic SCM) vs. Perforce Helix Core: Which Is Better?

When Plastic SCM (now Unity Version Control) was acquired by Unity in 2020, game dev and VFX studios already using the Unity Engine started considering it more seriously for version control. Why? On the surface, Plastic SCM is an attractive solution. It offers a friendly UI for artists and handles the basics of version control at low scale. But what happens when your projects grow and get more complex? Does Plastic still hold up? Read along or jump ahead to the section that interests you most.

Tips for Creating Test Management for Jira

Your company needs to deliver the best product possible. And to do that, you need to test, test, and test some more. But many organizations lack the tools to manage testing properly. This is a particularly common issue for the many teams who use Jira to track issues throughout the development process. That’s because Jira doesn’t have built-in testing functionality. So, for organizations who haven’t added testing tools, test cases are managed manually, and often tracked in a spreadsheet.

How EV Startups Can Reduce Software Development Costs and Risks

Most OEMs don't make a profit from the sale of electric vehicles (EVs) — but EV startups planning on getting to market fast don't have to incur the same losses. With soaring battery prices, massive component costs, and low-volume sales chipping away at profitability, an EV startup must look toward software development as a way of driving efficiencies in budget, schedule, and level of effort.

What is a Virtual Set? Overview of the Tech + Best Virtual Set Software

With virtual set software, you can film from seemingly anywhere and quickly jump between locations without leaving the room. In this blog, we cover the basics of virtual set software, including green screen virtual sets. Read along or jump ahead to the section that interests you the most.