Verdi and Siloti - A Unified and Refined Use Model
In addition to the upcoming Verdi 2009.07 and Siloti 2009.07 releases (scheduled to be released on the 20th of July), a brand new release named "Novas 2009.07" is to be released on the 13th of July. In the new Novas 2009.07 release, the VerdiTM Automated Debug System and the SilotiTM Visibility Automation System are being unified from a use-model and packaging point of view.
These refinements make it easier and more natural for both Siloti and Verdi users. Users will now be able to access Siloti features through the familiar Verdi interface rather than going outside the Verdi flow to prepare and set up for Siloti's unique data expansion capabilities. These improvements will have no impact on licensing.
The new automatic handling of Essential Signal (ES) FSDB dump files enables seamless use of the Verdi and Siloti systems in one package and tool. When a non-ES FSDB dump file is loaded into the integrated Novas system, it behaves like Verdi. On the other hand, when an ES FSDB dump file is loaded, the unified tool will automatically detect the essential dump file as such and prompt the user to turn on Data Expansion (DE) at FSDB load-time. At this point, the users can choose not to turn on Data Expansion and debug with limited visibility (Data Expansion can be manually turned on later if needed).
From a packaging point of view, the benefit of the unification of the Verdi and Siloti package is a reduction in the effort required for download and installation - one package instead of two. Additionally, it is easier to integrate the single tool into scripts and existing environments.
Currently, the Novas 2009.07 release is considered beta. The unified tool will be available after the 13th of July and posted under the Novas Verification Enhancement system (beta) section of the SpringSoft support website (http://support.springsoft.com). After the beta version is installed, you can use the "verdi" command to invoke the unified system.
Refer to the verdi_siloti_consolidation.pdf file provided in the <NOVAS_INST_DIR>/doc/notes directory for additional details.
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