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Integrate Rally Software with Azure DevOps in Real-Time

Bi-directional Sync using OpsHub Integration Manager

Enable seamless collaboration between Agile teams and development workflows by automating synchronization of user stories, defects, test cases, and releases between Rally Software and Azure DevOps (TFS/VSTS).

Rally Software – Azure DevOps (VSTS) Integration Overview

In an Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) ecosystem, the choice of systems, and the collaboration between the cross-functional teams play a great role. While the choice of systems impacts the productivity of a team, cross-functional collaboration brings in collective wisdom to make better decisions, faster. Best-of-breed systems such as Rally Software and Azure DevOps (VSTS) bring rich functionalities to the ecosystem.

The Rally Software – Azure DevOps (VSTS) integration helps teams connect Agile planning with development work. By syncing user stories, defects, test cases, and releases, it ensures that both planning and engineering teams have up-to-date information without needing to switch between tools. With automatic updates between Rally and Azure DevOps, teams can track progress, manage dependencies, and maintain a clear record of changes.

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How Rally Software – Azure DevOps (VSTS) integration is beneficial for an enterprise

Connect work items in Rally with development progress in Azure DevOps.

Developers are always up-to-date on feature requirements and associated updates.

Coordinate on the delivery timelines seamlessly with concurrent updates on changes.

With Rally Software + Azure DevOps integration, enterprises can:

Keep teams aligned by ensuring teams work with updated information across both tools
Automate the flow of user stories, defects, and test cases to eliminate duplicate data entry
Improve sprint planning by syncing backlog items and priorities so teams can plan work more effectively
Keep a clear record of changes and approvals to maintain compliance
Leverage the best of functionality and collaboration in the delivery ecosystem

How OpsHub Integration Manager integrates Rally Software and Azure DevOps (VSTS)

OpsHub Integration Manager integrates Rally Software and Azure DevOps (VSTS) in a bidirectional manner. This Rally integration ensures that all historical and current data is available to each user in their preferred system, with full context and in real time. The ‘User Stories’ from Rally Software automatically synchronize to Azure DevOps (VSTS), where they are broken down into ‘tasks’. The completion of the story and the status of test results against it automatically synchronize back to Rally Software.

Easy steps to integrate Rally Software and Azure DevOps

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Select the projects and entities for mapping.

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Select entities to be integrated.

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Select sync direction and sync filter.

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Click and map fields to be integrated.

Use Case: Rally Software integration with Azure DevOps (VSTS)

Problem Statement:

Organizations using Rally Software for project management and Azure DevOps (VSTS) for development often struggle with disconnected workflows. Without synchronization between these systems, Project Managers lack visibility into development progress, effort tracking, and task status, making it difficult to plan work effectively.

Solution:

When Rally Software is integrated with Azure DevOps (VSTS) using OpsHub Integration Manager, the Project Manager will have real time visibility into the work of development team, which in turn will improve the overall planning and estimation process.

The Project Manager logs a user story in Rally Software.
The user story automatically syncronises to Azure DevOps.
The development team breaks the user story into tasks in Azure DevOps, adding details like descriptions, estimated effort, and priorities. These updates sync back to Rally Software.
When all tasks are completed, the team marks the user story as ‘complete’ in Azure DevOps.
Rally Software updates the user story status along with cumulative effort details, completion date, and any other relevant information.

Benefit of integration for Rally Software and Azure DevOps (VSTS) users

Rally Software Users

Azure DevOps (VSTS) Users

Business value provided

Better Resource
Utilization

Increase in
Customer Satisfaction

Growth in SLA
Turnaround Time

Frequently Asked Questions

How does OpsHub handle data security and compliance?

To integrate Rally Software and Azure DevOps using OpsHub Integration Manager, you can follow these steps:

In OIM, select Rally Software and Azure DevOps as the applications to be integrated.
Map the fields between Rally Software and Azure DevOps. This step involves mapping the fields that will be synced between the two applications.
Specify the type of integration you want to set up. For example, you may want to create a one-way integration that sends data from Rally Software to Azure DevOps, or a two-way integration that syncs data between the two applications.
Set up the integration schedule. You can configure OpsHub Integration Manager to automatically sync data at specific intervals. For example, you can sync data every hour, or even every minute.
Test the integration. Before deploying the integration, you should test it to ensure that it is working correctly.
Deploy the integration. Once you have tested the integration and are satisfied that it is working correctly, you can deploy it to your production environment.

What are the benefits of integrating Rally Software with Azure DevOps for my enterprise?

To integrate Rally Software and Azure DevOps using OpsHub Integration Manager, you can follow these steps:

Real-Time Visibility – Project managers and stakeholders get up-to-date insights into development progress, effort tracking, and task status without manual follow-ups.
Seamless Collaboration – Synchronization of user stories, defects, test cases, and releases keeps product managers, developers, and QA teams on the same page.
Automated Workflow Syncing – Eliminates duplicate data entry and reduces errors by ensuring changes in one system reflect in the other instantly.
Improved Planning & Estimation – Access to accurate effort tracking and task completion status helps teams plan sprints and releases more effectively.
Better Compliance & Audit Readiness – Maintains a complete history of changes, making it easier to track progress, meet regulatory requirements, and streamline reporting.

What is the best approach for Rally Software – Azure DevOps integration?

One popular approach for Rally Software – Azure DevOps integration is to use OpsHub Integration Manager (OIM). This is a commercial tool that can synchronize data bi-directionally and can handle complex data mappings between the two systems, ensuring that data is transferred accurately and consistently.