Containers Overview
Theme: Overview | Who is it for? Operations staff who work with container jobs, remote access sessions, and SAP job menus
What Is It?
OpCon supports three specialized job types with dedicated operational procedures: Container jobs run embedded sub-schedules and can be monitored at the sub-schedule level; Window to Host sessions provide terminal-based access to legacy agents; and SAP Job Menu Options support SAP R3 and CRM background job management directly from Operations.
When Would You Use It?
- You need to configure or manage this feature in OpCon
Why Would You Use It?
- Centralized control: Managing this feature through OpCon provides consistent oversight and a full audit trail for all changes
When would you use this section?
- A container job has failed and you need to investigate its sub-schedule
- You need to access a legacy terminal system through Window to Host
- You are managing SAP background jobs using the SAP Job Menu Options
What is in this section?
| Page | Description |
|---|---|
| Containers | How container jobs work and how to manage sub-schedules from Operations |
| Window to Host | Connecting to terminal-based systems from within OpCon |
| SAP Job Menu Options | Available menu options for SAP R3 and CRM job management |
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Container Job | An OpCon job type that runs a subschedule. Used to make a job dependent on a schedule, or to organize large schedules into reusable components. |
| Job | A task or activity defined in OpCon, such as running a program on a remote machine, transferring files, or running a sub-schedule. |
| Role | A named collection of privileges assigned to one or more user accounts. Users in a role inherit all of that role's privileges. |
| Schedule | A named group of jobs in OpCon representing a business process. Schedules are built each day based on their defined frequencies and calendars. |
| Sub-Schedule | A schedule embedded inside another schedule and called by a Container job. The SAM force-starts the subschedule when the Container job qualifies. |
FAQs
Q: What does the Containers Overview cover?
Operational procedures for Container jobs (embedded sub-schedules), Window to Host sessions (terminal-based agent access), and SAP Job Menu Options (SAP R3 and CRM background job operations).
Q: Who manages Operations in OpCon?
Operations staff and administrators manage Operations, including configuring settings, managing user access, and monitoring related components.
Q: Where should I start in the Operations section?
Begin with the overview pages in the sidebar. If you are new to this area, review access and role requirements with your OpCon system administrator before making configuration changes.