Setting Preferences for External Tools
Theme: Configure
Who Is It For? System Administrator, Automation Engineer
What Is It?
Use this procedure to set Preferences for External Tools in the Enterprise Manager.
To set the preferences, complete the following steps:
- Open the Enterprise Manager application
- Go to EnterpriseManager > Preferences. The Preferences dialog displays
- Select the arrow (
) next to Enterprise Manager in the Preferences tree to expand the list - Select External Tools. The External Tools settings display to the right
- Enter the OpCon Installation Directory in the text box to enable opening the Schedule Import Export utility. Alternatively, select Browse and select the directory
- (Optional) Select Restore Defaults to clear all values
- Select Apply to save the changes
- Select OK to save and close the Preferences dialog
Configuration Options
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FAQs
Q: How many steps does the Setting Preferences for External Tools procedure involve?
The Setting Preferences for External Tools procedure involves 8 steps. Complete all steps in order and save your changes.
Glossary
Enterprise Manager (EM): OpCon's rich client graphical user interface for Windows and Linux, used to define schedules and jobs, manage automation data, and perform operational tasks.
Resource: A numeric variable in OpCon representing a finite pool. Jobs can be configured to require a set number of resource units to run, limiting concurrent executions and preventing resource contention.
Schedule: A named container for jobs in OpCon, built for a specific date to create that day's automation. Schedules define build settings, frequencies, and the jobs that run within them.
OpCon: Continuous' workflow automation platform. The OpCon server includes the database, SAM and Supporting Services (SAM-SS), and graphical user interfaces. agents installed on target platforms run jobs and report results.