The Incisive vManager tool for professional verification planning and management has now been officially released for almost two years. As demand for the Incisive vManager solution increases, so does our broad-scale support. Many of our users, however, are unaware of how much free training is actually available through Cadence as video content, available directly via Cadence Online Support (COS). This video content is created by the same team that produces on-site training material. It is up to date, professionally done, and comprehensive to cover the many different aspects of the vManager solution. Here is a partial list of some current training videos that might help you to improve your understanding and comprehension of the Incisive vManager tool:
- How to launch regressions and perform session management tasks
- How to create re-useable verification plans (vPlans)
- How to use the tracking center for plotting charts and graphs
- How to perform metrics analysis
- How to perform runs analysis
- How to manage predefined attributes and import computed user-defined attributes
A new feature of the vManager video library is designed to provide a quick and easy way to understand what newin a particular release. So as new features and capabilities are added, you can see how the new feature may address some of your challenges. Specific to the 15.1 Incisive release of vManager, here are some of the interesting new features you may want to review;
- How to view the Metrics Extended Tree in vManager
- How to use the new merge configuration feature in vManager
- How to enable the new vManager Runner and explore some of the improved features in it
- How to rank on multiple entities within the Metrics Analysis page
- How to create and manage multiple projects in the vManager Integration Server
To navigate to these videos, go to Cadence Online Support, click on "Resources" and scroll down to "Video Library". Either search for 'vManager' or, when you select Incisive Interactive, you will see the vManager and other related interactive tool videos. Alternatively, a direct link to the vManager training videos is here.
Naturally, professional on-site training is also available and can be customized to best meet your needs. The syllabus for the three-day metric-driven verification instructor-led course can be found at this link. Instructor-led training is a great way to make sure everyone is using the technology in the prescribed way and flow specific to your organization. Since the Incisive vManager tool is designed for team-based functional verification, take the opportunity to leverage an instructor for your entire team as a way to ensure better comprehension and consistency, and also to build team synergy along the way.
Stay current with vManager training - whether video based or instructor led!
John Brennan - vManager Product Director