pro cloud server versus EA Editions

[michielper]

There are two comparison tables on the EA website:
https://sparxsystems.com/products/ea/compare-editions.html
containing a long list of detailed functionalities
and
https://sparxsystems.com/products/procloudserver/compare-editions.html
containing a list of hosting features

It is unclear to me what the relationship is. Specifically, what are the functionalities of the Procloud editions? Or can I choose any of the EA editions in combination with the Procloud editions??

[Arshad]

  can I choose any of the EA editions in combination with the Procloud editions??

I don't think all the EA Edition will support PCS.
You can find the list in Sparx Listed EA Version supported by PCS


HTH

[Eve]

If you search the Enterprise Architect for "Cloud Connectivity" you'll find which versions can connect to PCS. (All if you use firebird models, corporate+) for anything else.

Then look at what kinds of modeling and tools you want from the Enterprise Architect feature list and the collaboration and hosting options in the PCS list.

[michielper]

Thanks for the help!

My conclusion so far is that when using a ProCloud server solution, it is not possible to run automatic simulations (with Javascript evaluations) in your model because for that you need the Ultimate Edition.

Is this conclusion justified?

[Eve]

The Pro Cloud Server can't run simulations by itself. It wouldn't be useful at all by itself.

There's no entry in the EA feature table that requires ultimate for simulation.

Simulation of UML Activity and State Machines with Javascript evaluation is available and Corporate and above.

BPMN and SysML simulation need the Unified edition and above.

[michielper]

The Pro Cloud Server can't run simulations by itself. It wouldn't be useful at all by itself.

There's no entry in the EA feature table that requires ultimate for simulation.

Simulation of UML Activity and State Machines with Javascript evaluation is available and Corporate and above.

BPMN and SysML simulation need the Unified edition and above.

Hi, sorry to keep nagging, but I am new to the Pro Cloud server. My understanding so far is the following. Can you confirm?

• When I install a Pro Cloud server (e.g. on my own infrastructure) then the version that I can run is the Corporate Edition, right?
• In order to be able to fully edit my models, I need to install the EA fat client on my PC, right?
• On this local client, I can run simulations of UML activity and state models with javascript evaluation, right?

Then I have another question:
We actually use SysML, not UML. There is no real difference between UML and SysML state and activity charts, except that the latter will be integrated in our SysML models.

• Will I be able to run simulations of these activity and state models in my SysML models?
• What is SysML Parametric Model Simulation?
• What is SysML Simulation with OpenModelica?

Regards, Michiel

[Eve]

When I install a Pro Cloud server (e.g. on my own infrastructure) then the version that I can run is the Corporate Edition, right?[/li][/list]

That still depends on what database you choose. If you use firebird databases (which are the easiest to set-up) any EA edition will connect.But given you're interested in simulation I'd recommend the Corporate edition or above anyway

In order to be able to fully edit my models, I need to install the EA fat client on my PC, right?

Yes.

• On this local client, I can run simulations of UML activity and state models with javascript evaluation, right?
  

Yes.

• Will I be able to run simulations of these activity and state models in my SysML models?

Yes. That won't make any difference to the simulation.

• What is SysML Parametric Model Simulation?
• What is SysML Simulation with OpenModelica?

They both have to do with SysML parametric diagrams. I'd recommend reading other sources on how you would use those diagrams. I'm just as likely to give an incorrect description. Those features are essentially getting output from mathematical models. OpenModelica is external software that EA generates its models to.[/list]