The Ten Minute Pitch

Six - High Return on Investment

One of the big barriers to adopting a new SCM system is the high cost, both in the up-front purchase as well as the ongoing maintenance and administration. In each category and overall, Perforce is unbeatable.

Low purchase price. Perforce comes complete with all available functionality at a price of $800/user. That means there are no hidden add-ons for features such as Internet support or Windows coverage. And Perforce doesn't require any third-party software other than normal operating system tools.

Run on plain hardware. Perforce's high performance is the product of a streamlined architecture and closely integrated implementation, not expensive server or network hardware. The Perforce Server does not require dedicated hardware, and client workstations never need upgrading to run Perforce. Finally, Perforce's networking is not a significant load for a typical LAN. Perforce can usually be deployed without the purchase of any additional hardware.

Near zero administration^*. With little need for customization or configuration, Perforce can be up and running in minutes. Its self-maintaining database and reliable backup mechanism keep data safe without complicated procedures. And because even the largest installations can fit in a single server, only one host needs administrating.

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^* Perforce administrative tasks include: backup/recovery, user and client maintenance, permissions/protections, and most types of performance tuning.