551 docs tagged with "Procedural"

!User Profile Button !Profile Account Tab Access the Profile page from the Navigation menu to configure settings from one of these tabs: - Account - External Token - Settings - Application Settings

The Enterprise Manager application logs record your activities while the EM is open.

As part of the Operations module, users with the appropriate privileges can view the daily job definition and modify job properties.

As part of the Library module, those with the appropriate privileges can view and modify master job definitions.

Escalations can be acknowledged while the Enterprise Manager is loading or after the application opens.

Notifications in Enterprise Manager can be individually activated or inactivated without deleting them.

The Add Daily Job skill adds a new daily job to a specified daily schedule for a specified date, frequency, and status.

Use this procedure to add Access Codes in the Enterprise Manager.

After creating an access code, apply it to each job that uses it.

Use this procedure to add Batch Users in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to add Calendars in Solution Manager.

Use this procedure to add Daily Schedule Events in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to add Departments in the Enterprise Manager.

After creating a department, apply it to each job that uses it.

Use this procedure to add Documentation in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to add Expression Dependencies in the Enterprise Manager.

Add frequently used tools to the External Tools navigation list in Enterprise Manager by modifying externaltools.xml.

Use this procedure to add Global Properties in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to add Holidays or Non-Working Days to Calendars in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to add Job Dependencies in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to add Job Events in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to add Job Frequencies in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to add Jobs in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to add Jobs from Job Master to Daily Schedule in the Enterprise Manager.

The Operations module allows you to add jobs to daily schedules.

Adding jobs to Daily schedules takes a job from the Job Master and adds it to a specific Daily schedule.

Use this procedure to add Jobs to Schedule Layouts in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to add Machine Groups in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to add Machine Groups to Job Details in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to add Machines in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to add Machines to Machine Groups in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to add Master Jobs in Solution Manager.

Use this procedure to add Master Schedules in Solution Manager.

Use this procedure to add New Schedules using Workflow Designer in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to add Properties to Daily Schedule Instances in the Enterprise Manager.

For conceptual information about each field or option, refer to Remote Instances in the Concepts online help.

Use this procedure to add Resources in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to add Resources to Layouts in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to add Roles in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to add Roles in Solution Manager.

Use this procedure to add Schedule Completion Events in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to add Schedule Frequencies in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to add Schedules in the Enterprise Manager.

When creating script runners, keep the following in mind: - A runner can only run scripts belonging to its defined script type - Define at least one runner for each script type - Define a runner for.

Use this procedure to add Scripts in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to add Tags in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to add Threshold/Resource Dependencies in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to add Threshold/Resource Updates in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to add Thresholds in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to add Thresholds to Layouts in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to add User Accounts in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to add User-defined System Properties in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to add Users in Solution Manager.

Use this procedure to add Vision Actions in Solution Manager.

Use this procedure to add Vision Frequencies in Solution Manager.

Use this procedure to add Vision Remote Instances in Solution Manager.

Stop/Start communication controls whether OpCon actively communicates with an agent on a given machine.

Continuous provides scripts and supplemental SQL stored procedures to aid in managing OpCon: - SMA_CHGMACHINE - SMA_CHG_UNIX_GIDUID - SMA_CLEAN_ENS - SMA_CLEARSCHED - SMA_COPYSCHED - SMA_DELETESCHED.

Use this procedure to apply Escalation Rules to Triggers in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to apply Master Calendars to Schedules in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to assign Users to Roles in the Enterprise Manager.

OpCon best practices are proven patterns for building reliable, maintainable automation — from documenting thresholds and properties to setting up automated maintenance schedules, configuring alerts, and structuring job dependencies effectively.

The Build Schedule skill builds a schedule for a specified date, places it on hold or releases it, and optionally overwrites an existing build.

Building Daily schedules copies qualifying Master schedules and jobs for specified dates into the active Daily processing tables for SAM.

Calendar cleanup deletes calendar dates older than 30 days.

Use this procedure to change Case of Machine Names in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to change Focus of Days in Calendars in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to change Machines Status Table Column Order in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to change Sort Order of Machines Status Table in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to change User Passwords in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to check Daily Schedules in the Enterprise Manager.

Checking Daily Schedules validates job dependencies in the Daily tables.

Learn how to chronoman in OpCon.

This topic contains instructions for installing the Enterprise Manager and Optional Server components as stand-alone installations.

After the SMADDI service has been installed with the SAM and the SMADDI stored procedures have been installed with the database, address the following topics before starting the service: -.

Use this procedure to configure Account Settings in Solution Manager.

For conceptual information on all Advanced Machine Parameters, refer to Advanced Machine Configuration in the Concepts online help.

Use this procedure to configure Application Settings in Solution Manager.

Use this procedure to configure Automatic Schedule Maintenance in the Enterprise Manager.

When configured, the Choice User Input displays as a list of predefined values when users run the Service Request.

When configured, the Date User Input displays as a date picker (calendar) with validation rules when users run the Service Request.

When configured, the Master Job User Input displays as a list of all Master Jobs for which the logged-in user has privileges when running the Service Request.

When configured, the Master Schedule User Input displays as a list of Master Schedules for which the logged-in user has privileges when running the Service Request.

When configured, the Number User Input displays to users as an input box with validation rules when they run the Service Request.

Use this procedure to configure Settings in Solution Manager.

When configured, the Text Collection User Input displays to users as a text box with validation rules when they run the Service Request.

When configured, the Text User Input displays to users as a text box with validation rules when they run the Service Request.

If you attempt to access External Tools before configuring the installation directory, you will be prompted to configure it.

OpCon Container jobs are used to run a subschedule.

Because subschedules are the 'program' the Container job runs, it is important to understand the connection between the Container and the subschedule.

Use this procedure to copy Access Codes in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to copy Calendars in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to copy Calendars in Solution Manager.

Use this procedure to copy Departments in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to copy Job Events in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to copy Jobs in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to copy Machine Groups in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to copy Machines in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to copy Master Jobs in Solution Manager.

Use this procedure to copy Master Schedules in Solution Manager.

Use this procedure to copy Profiles in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to copy Resources in the Enterprise Manager.

Copying a role creates an identical new role with the same name preceded by 'co:' (e.g., 'co:RoleName').

Use this procedure to copy Roles in Solution Manager.

Use this procedure to copy SAP Jobs in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to copy Schedule Completion Events in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to copy Schedules in the Enterprise Manager.

To copy a service request, complete the following steps: 1.

Use this procedure to copy Thresholds in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to copy User Accounts in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to copy Users in Solution Manager.

Use this procedure to create and Saving Custom Diagrams in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to create and Saving Custom Diagrams in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to create and Saving Custom Diagrams in the Enterprise Manager.

To create a Group card, complete the following steps: 1.

You can group Service Requests into defined categories, such as a department or user group, and associate requests with that category.

Input files containing dynamic transactions for processing by SMADDI must be in a specific format.

Use this procedure to create Script Versions in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to create Service Requests in Solution Manager.

Use this procedure to create User-defined Calendars in the Enterprise Manager.

Job filters in Enterprise Manager narrow the jobs displayed in operation views by status, department, access code, or tag.

Job filters in Enterprise Manager narrow the jobs displayed in operation views by status, department, access code, or tag.

Job filters in Enterprise Manager narrow the jobs displayed in operation views by status, department, access code, or tag.

Job filters in Enterprise Manager narrow the jobs displayed in operation views by status, department, access code, or tag.

Custom reports in OpCon are built using the BIRT (Business Intelligence and Reporting Tools) framework. Administrators can edit the Continuous-supplied BIRT reports or create entirely new ones to meet specific reporting requirements.

Use this procedure to define Escalation Groups in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to define Escalation Rules in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to define Events in OpCon.

A multi-instance schedule may be associated with one or more instance names.

Use this procedure to define Properties in OpCon.

Use this procedure to define Properties for Multi-Instance Jobs in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to define Properties for Multi-Instance Schedules in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to define Properties for Single Instance Jobs in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to define Schedule Instances for Machines in Machine Groups in the Enterprise Manager.

Deleting an access code requires three procedures: revoking privileges, removing the code from the daily and master tables, then deleting the code.

To delete All Daily Schedules for Particular Days in the Enterprise Manager, complete the following steps: 1.

Deleting a batch user requires three procedures: revoking privileges, removing the user from the daily and master tables, then deleting the user.

Learn how to deleting calendars in OpCon.

Use this procedure to delete Cards in Solution Manager.

To delete Daily Schedules in the Enterprise Manager, complete the following steps: 1.

Deleting Daily Schedules removes Completed or unprocessed schedules from the Daily tables.

Deleting a department requires three procedures: revoking privileges, removing the department from the daily and master tables, then deleting the department.

Deleting a global property requires three procedures: removing the property from the daily tables, removing it from the master tables, then deleting the property.

Use this procedure to delete Job Events in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to delete Job Frequencies in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to delete Job Instance Properties in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to delete Jobs in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to delete Jobs from Daily Schedules in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to delete Machine Groups in the Enterprise Manager.

Deleting a machine requires two procedures.

Use this procedure to delete Master Jobs in Solution Manager.

Use this procedure to delete Master Schedules in Solution Manager.

Use this procedure to delete Named Schedule Instance Exceptions in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to delete Named Schedule Instance Properties in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to delete Named Schedule Instances in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to delete Notification Definition Information in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to delete Old Dates in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to delete Old Schedules in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to delete Profiles in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to delete Remote Instances in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to delete Resources in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to delete Roles in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to delete Roles in Solution Manager.

Use this procedure to delete Schedule Completion Events in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to delete Schedule Completion Events in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to delete Schedule Instance Properties in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to delete Schedules in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to delete Schedules and Jobs in Solution Manager.

Use this procedure to delete Script Runners in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to delete Script Versions in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to delete Scripts in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to delete Service Requests in Solution Manager.

Use this procedure to delete Tags in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to delete Threshold/Resource Updates in the Enterprise Manager.

Deleting a threshold requires completing all four procedures below in order.

Use this procedure to delete Un-used User-defined Calendars in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to delete User Accounts in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to delete Users in Solution Manager.

Use this procedure to delete Vision Actions in Solution Manager.

Use this procedure to delete Vision Frequencies in Solution Manager.

Use this procedure to delete Vision Remote Instances in Solution Manager.

The Deploy Version feature deploys a specific script version to all or a subset of Master jobs already associated with that script.

Use this action to disable job starts when a machine is in a started state.

You can define rules (OpCon expressions) to disable or hide Service Request buttons.

Use this procedure to disable User Logins in the Enterprise Manager.

Disabling or enabling job starts on a machine controls whether OpCon submits new jobs to that agent.

Schedule layouts in Workflow Designer show the visual dependency map for a master schedule, including its jobs, thresholds, and resources.

Workflow Designer can display schedule dependencies filtered by job-related or frequency-related dependency types.

DoBatch.exe automatically builds, checks, deletes, or forecasts OpCon schedules via command files scheduled as Windows jobs.

Use this procedure to edit Batch Users in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to edit Calendars in Solution Manager.

Use this procedure to edit Cards in Solution Manager.

To edit Daily Schedule Instance Properties in the Enterprise Manager, complete the following steps: 1.

Editing Daily Schedules modifies jobs and schedules in the Daily tables.

To edit Frequencies in Solution Manager, complete the following steps: 1.

Editing job automation components in the Daily editor is similar to editing job automation components in the Job Master editor.

Use this procedure to edit Job Events in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to edit Job Frequencies in the Enterprise Manager.

To edit Job Master Details in the Enterprise Manager, complete the following steps: 1.

Master job definitions can include all possible Job Automation Components.

Use this procedure to view or edit machine information details.

Use this procedure to edit Machines in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to edit Master Schedules in Solution Manager.

Use this procedure to edit Profiles in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to edit Remote Instances in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to edit Resources in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to edit Roles in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to edit SAP Jobs in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to edit Schedule Completion Events in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to edit Schedule Frequencies in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to edit Schedule or Job Master in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to edit Schedules in Daily Schedule Tables in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to edit Schedules in Master Schedule Tables in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to edit Script Runners in the Enterprise Manager.

In the Repository Editor, you can edit a script version and save it as a newer version in the database.

Use this procedure to edit Scripts in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to edit Service Requests in Solution Manager.

Use this procedure to edit Threshold/Resource Updates in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to edit Thresholds in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to edit Vision Actions in Solution Manager.

Use this procedure to edit Vision Frequencies in Solution Manager.

Use this procedure to edit Vision Remote Instances in Solution Manager.

Use this procedure to enable Admin Mode Editing in Solution Manager.

Use this procedure to enable Admin Mode Editing in Solution Manager.

This action enables job starts when a machine status is Limited.

Use the Enterprise Manager encryption tool when a configuration value in OpCon requires an encrypted password.

The Documentation frame in Job Master supports hyperlinks that open file paths or URLs directly from Enterprise Manager.

Notification definition information specifies what action OpCon takes when a trigger fires, such as sending an email, running a command, or writing to the Windows Event Log.

A machine can be excluded from a group by moving it from the Assigned Machines list back to Unassigned Machines in Enterprise Manager.

Failover and recovery with replication lets OpCon switch to a subscribing database server when the primary becomes unavailable, then restore the original configuration once the primary is back. The procedures cover: - Automatic Failover to the Subscribing OpCon Database Server - Manual Failover to the Subscribing OpCon Database Server -.

Failover in OpCon shuts down the primary SMA Service Manager and starts the secondary, transferring control of the application group to the standby server. OpCon supports both automatic and manual failover, and the configuration depends on whether the database uses mirroring, replication, or a standalone setup.

Use the Filter bar to filter Service Requests by «Category», «OpCon Role», and/or «Service Request name».

The Daily Maintenance view in Enterprise Manager includes a search box that filters the schedule and job list as you type.

Tags in Job Master can be searched using the Quick Search dialog to locate a tag by name when assigning it to a job.

Use this procedure to force Password Changes at Next Logon in the Enterprise Manager.

The Forgot Password feature in Solution Manager lets users reset their own password without administrator intervention by selecting the Forgot Password link on the login screen and following the reset workflow.

An external token and a valid OpCon User Login ID are required to run an external event.

The Get Failed Jobs skill retrieves a list of failed jobs for a specified date.

The Get Failed Schedules skill retrieves a list of failed schedules for a specified date.

The Support dialog includes contact and product version information.

Use this procedure to grant Privileges to Batch Users in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to grant Privileges to Roles in the Enterprise Manager.

The Job Information dialog provides details about the daily copy of a selected job.

Use the quick links to access instructions on how to: - Defining BIS Job Details - Defining Container Job Details - Defining File Transfer Job Details - Defining IBM i Job Details - Defining Java Job.

The Legacy Audit Management program allows administrators to view audit information, as well as maintain the audit table.

Continuous provides a license file during installation and maintenance to enable SAM.

The SAM and supporting services (SAM-SS) have several important logs.

Logging in to the Enterprise Manager (EM) involves a dual login: the EM connects to SQL Server with a valid database user, then checks OpCon Role privileges to verify access to OpCon functions.

Use this procedure to log in in Solution Manager.

The Look up Notification Sources dialog performs a reverse lookup — given a Notification ID, it identifies the trigger, group type, group name, and notification type that generated it.

The Notification Lookup tool performs a reverse lookup — given a Notification ID, it identifies the trigger, group, and notification type that sent it.

All systems with agents installed must be defined as a machine in the OpCon database.

The Access Codes editor defines and maintains OpCon Access Codes.

The Access Codes Privileges editor maintains Role privileges for Access Codes.

Advanced frequency details enable or disable scheduling a job on specific dates or for defined periods of time.

Use this procedure to manage Agents in Solution Manager.

The Batch User Privileges editor creates and maintains security tokens used in batch processing and manages Role privileges for those tokens.

The Batch User editor creates and maintains the Batch Users required for processing jobs on IBM i, MCP, OpenVMS, SQL, UNIX, and Windows.

The Batch User editor creates and maintains Batch Users required for processing jobs on IBM i, MCP, OpenVMS, SQL, UNIX, and Windows.

The Calendars editor defines and maintains OpCon Calendars.

The Calendars page is used to define and maintain OpCon Calendars and displays a list of existing calendars.

See Calendar Concepts.

When using the Enterprise Manager for the first time or when setting up a new database connection, define a profile with the database name, login, and password.

The !Processes Button button on the main Operations page takes you to a page where you can view and manage the Daily processes in operation.

The Departmental Function Privileges editor maintains Role privileges for department functions.

The Departments editor defines and maintains OpCon Departments.

Use Escalation Manager to add, edit, delete, and check cross-references for escalation groups.

Use Escalation Manager to add, edit, delete, and check cross-references for escalation rules.

Use this procedure to manage Event Driven Automation in the Enterprise Manager.

For all procedures, begin by navigating to the SAP Event History Profiles dialog: 1.

The Frequencies page is used to view, edit, and forecast frequencies.

The Function Privileges editor maintains Role privileges for specific functions.

Use this procedure to manage General Settings in Solution Manager.

The Global Properties editor defines and maintains OpCon Properties.

Global Properties in OpCon are listed in the grid under Library > Global Properties.

Use this procedure to manage Groups in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to manage Individual Job Status Colors in the Enterprise Manager.

For all procedures, begin by navigating to the SAP Interception Profiles dialog: 1.

Use this procedure to manage Logging Settings in Solution Manager.

The Machine Group Privileges editor maintains Role privileges for Machine Groups.

The Machine Groups editor defines and maintains OpCon Machine Groups.

The Machine Privileges editor maintains Role privileges for Machines, displaying a list of role names with granted and revoked privileges.

The Machines editor defines and maintains OpCon Machines, providing a list of machines, general settings (e.g., Socket Number, NetComName, IP address), machine group assignments, and communication.

Use this procedure to manage Notification Settings in Solution Manager.

The !Build Button button on the main Operations page takes you to the Schedule Build page where you can manage building schedules.

Select the !Expand arrow to the left of Privileges under the Security topic in the Navigation Panel to expand the following privilege types: - Access Codes Privileges - Schedule Privileges - Function.

Monitor relay and NetCom status, restart relays, upgrade relay versions, view logs, and perform manual failover in Solution Manager.

The Remote Instances editor defines and manages connection information for accessing remote instances of OpCon.

The Resources editor defines and maintains OpCon Resources, providing a list of Resources and their corresponding values.

The Roles editor maintains Role privileges, displaying a list of Role names, Inherit Privilege specifications, and User Assignments.

The Roles page (_Library > Access Management > Roles_) lists all roles in the system.

Use this procedure to manage SAP R/3 and CRM Background Functions in the Enterprise Manager.

The Schedule Privileges editor maintains Role privileges for Schedules, displaying a list of role names with granted and revoked privileges.

The Schedule Build dialog generates schedule builds manually for selected schedules for a specified day or series of days.

The !Build Button button on the main Operations page takes you to the **Schedule Build** page where you can manage building schedules.

The Script Privileges editor maintains Role privileges for Embedded Scripts.

The Script Runners editor creates and manages interpreters and their associated command templates.

The Script Runners module allows you to add, edit, delete, and check cross-references for script runners.

The Script Types editor creates and manages script types associated with scripts stored in the centralized database.

The Script Types module allows you to add, edit, delete, and check cross-references for script types.

The Script Versions module allows you to add, edit, delete, deploy, and check cross-references for script versions.

The Scripts module allows you to add, edit, delete, deploy, and check cross-references for scripts.

Use this procedure to manage Security Settings in Solution Manager.

Self Service is a licensed OpCon module in the Solution Manager web interface that enables front-office staff to trigger OpCon workflows without IT involvement.

The Server Options editor controls global settings for OpCon, displaying server parameter values and source information for viewing and editing.

Select on one of the buttons at top-right corner of each Service Request to edit, copy, or delete that Service Request.

Use this procedure to manage SMTP Settings in Solution Manager.

The Solution Manager topic in the Navigation Panel provides links to access Solution Manager modules and pages from within the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to manage SSO Configurations in Solution Manager.

Use this procedure to manage Tags in the Enterprise Manager.

Available Tags in OpCon are shown in the grid under Library > Tags.

The Thresholds editor defines and maintains OpCon Thresholds, displaying a list of thresholds and their corresponding values.

Use this procedure to manage Time Settings in Solution Manager.

Use this procedure to manage Triggers in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to manage Update Sites in the Enterprise Manager.

The User Accounts editor defines and maintains OpCon User Accounts.

The Users page is found in _Library > Access Management > Users_.

Vision Actions are OpCon Events defined for a Vision Frequency Trigger.

Vision Frequencies define which days cards are displayed in the Vision module.

Vision Remote Instances define instances of OpCon to be monitored that run and are accessed on a remote server.

Use this procedure to manage Vision Settings in Solution Manager.

Vision Settings allows you to create, edit, and delete cards and view the hierarchy of existing cards.

Automation is the preferred method for database maintenance.

Manual setup for Microsoft SQL Replication configures the publisher, distributor, and subscriber roles needed for OpCon transactional replication.

The menu bar at the top of the Enterprise Manager screen is always available when working with editors or views.

Merging two schedules combines all jobs from both into a single schedule.

Users who upgraded from an earlier release of OpCon to OpCon 20.00.00 or higher may need to migrate their data before accessing the system.

The Background Process Resources view shows the current utilization of SAP R/3 and CRM background work processes on a given machine.

Use this procedure to move Jobs in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to move Master Jobs in Solution Manager.

Navigation Editors (e.g., Schedule Master, Job Master, Calendars, Global Properties, Thresholds, Resources, Machines, Machine Groups, Server Options, Roles, User Accounts, Batch Users, Departments.

In the Enterprise Manager, Navigation Views (e.g., Workflow Designer, Daily Maintenance, Daily List, Matrix Chart, Gantt Chart, PERT View, Bar Chart, Pie Chart, Workload Chart, Machine Status).

Step-by-step instructions for installing OpCon on a new server.

Notification configuration in OpCon sets up the delivery infrastructure that the SMA Notify Handler uses to send alerts — including SNMP trap settings, SPO agent configuration, and related prerequisites for each notification type.

The Notification Triggers tab in the Job Master editor is a read-only view showing the triggers and OpCon events defined in the Notification Manager that will be triggered by the job's actions.

Notification triggers write notification information to the OpCon database when the status of one or more items in a group changes.

Regular database maintenance helps maintain good performance across OpCon applications.

Configure the OpCon Server after a new installation.

Upgrading the OpCon server involves a series of ordered procedures that must be completed from beginning to end.

Learn how to opening import export in OpCon.

The Mini Map displays a miniature view of the entire PERT map of the schedule to browse specific information for schedules and/or jobs.

Various Windows Tools can be opened from within the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to perform Additional Job Procedures when Working in the PERT View in the Enterprise Manager.

The Operations module allows you to perform Agent status updates.

The Operations module allows you to perform mass job status updates at the date level.

The Operations module supports mass job status updates at the schedule level.

Use this procedure to perform Job Procedures when Working in Gantt View in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to perform Job Procedures when Working in List View in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to perform Job Procedures when Working in Matrix View in the Enterprise Manager.

The Operations module allows you to perform job status changes using a few simple steps.

The Operations module allows you to perform schedule checks using a few simple steps.

Use this procedure to perform Schedule Procedures when Working in List View in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to perform Schedule Procedures when Working in Matrix View in the Enterprise Manager.

The Operations module allows you to perform schedule status changes.

Pingman is a utility that constantly pings a machine to determine network stability.

Use this procedure to print Reports in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to raise Events in the Enterprise Manager.

Re-Synchronizing Running Jobs resets the count of jobs currently tracked as running on a machine, correcting discrepancies between OpCon and the machine's actual state.

The Installation Details dialog in Enterprise Manager displays plug-in names, version numbers, provider information, and signing data for the current installation.

This causes the machine map to reform in a fresh layout.

Use this procedure to remove Daily Schedule Instance Properties in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to remove Machines from Machine Groups in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to rename Access Codes in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to rename Departments in the Enterprise Manager.

You can report Enterprise Manager bugs directly through the Enterprise Manager.

The Reporting Service is a Windows Service that extracts data from the OpCon database, transforms it, and loads it into a dedicated Reporting database. This isolates reporting queries from the operational database and makes the data viewable and downloadable through Solution Manager.

Learn how to resetting resources in use in OpCon.

Use this procedure to reset User Passwords in the Enterprise Manager.

The Restart Failed Jobs skill restarts all failed jobs in a specified schedule for a specified date.

Revoking a batch user privilege moves it from the Granted list to the Revoked list for a role, preventing that role from running jobs under that user account.

The Run Command tab provides the following fields for the selected trigger: - Command (Required): Full path and name of the program to run.

Use this procedure to run Reports in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to run Service Requests in Solution Manager.

The Schedule Activity Monitor (SAM) determines when jobs in the Daily tables qualify for submission to an agent and processes OpCon events.

The EM is equipped with a command-line interface for Schedule Extract to support the ability for customers to automate the extract of selected schedules.

Learn how to schedule import/export in OpCon.

The Schedule Information dialog provides details about the daily copy of a selected schedule.

A schedule in OpCon is a group of jobs making up a business process.

The Email tab provides the following fields for defining an SMTP email notification: - To (Required): One or more SMTP email addresses separated by semicolons (;).

The Network tab provides the following fields for defining a Network Pop-up Message notification: The SMANotifyHandler always attempts to use the Msg.exe program first.

Use this procedure to send Notification Tests in the Enterprise Manager.

The Event tab provides the following fields for defining an OpCon event launched for the selected trigger: - Event Command: The Event Command definition.

The Text tab provides the following fields for defining a notification to a pager, phone, or other SMS-capable device.

The SNMP tab provides the following fields for defining an SNMP trap notification: - Event ID (Optional): A user-defined ID usable as search criteria in a third-party notification filter.

The SPO tab provides the following fields for defining an SPO AL Report or a CO Report notification: - AL: If enabled, defines the AL report fields - Text (Optional): User-defined message up to 250.

The Event Log tab provides the following fields for defining a Windows Event Log notification: - Event ID (Optional): User-defined ID used as search criteria in third-party notification filters.

Use this procedure to set Job Status Group Colors in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to set Schedule Status Colors in the Enterprise Manager.

The EM detects your local language and defaults to English if that language is unavailable.

Use this procedure to set up New Profiles in the Enterprise Manager.

#### To add an OpCon event to the Service Request To add an OpCon event to the Service Request, complete the following steps: 1.

The last step is to assign which OpCon role(s) can see and run the Service Request buttons from the Service Request page.

When a Variable is defined within the OpCon Event definition, it becomes available as a User Input.

Database mirroring increases SQL Server database availability and can be configured in two operating modes: high-performance or high-safety.

Setup for Automatic Microsoft SQL Replication lets OpCon automate the configuration and removal of SQL Server transactional replication.

Use this procedure to show Duplicate Frequency Names Only in the Enterprise Manager.

SMA Evaluate Expression (SMAEvalExp.exe) accesses the OpCon Property Expressions API — the same API used by Job Dependencies and Events Based on Complex Expressions.

The SMANetCom component is responsible for all communication between the SAM and all agents.

The SMA OpCon Configuration Utility configures scripts and configuration files on machines running SMA OpCon software.

The SMA Resource Monitor service reads the Rule files to determine what to monitor.

The SMA Resource Monitor User Interface provides Wizards within the Add and Edit functions for all monitor types and Action Groups.

SMAServMan manages the SAM-SS application group, handling startup, shutdown, and failover.

The SMAGetServiceStatus utility (SMAGetServiceStatus.exe) monitors the status of Windows services.

Learn how to smaholiday in OpCon.

SMALogEvent writes messages to the Windows event log from a command line.

SMASetRMFileName updates the file name monitored by a specified rule in the SMA Resource Monitor Rules file.

If the agent is not in a started state, the status can be changed to 'started'.

Starting an intercepted SAP job ASAP releases it to run immediately rather than waiting for its normal scheduled time.

If the agent is not in a stopped state, the status can be changed to stopped.

You can stylize the Service Request button using custom HTML.

The SubSchedule Information dialog provides details about the daily copy of a selected Container job or subschedule.

The Summarize Schedule Build skill displays a summary of the schedule build log for a specified schedule and date, including status, any build issues, and a link to the full log file.

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Use this procedure to synchronize Data between List and Bar Chart Views in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to synchronize Data between List and Gantt Views in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to synchronize Data between List and Matrix Views in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to synchronize Data between List and PERT Views in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to synchronize Data between Matrix and List Views in the Enterprise Manager.

Getting Started with OpCon covers the hardware and software requirements that must be met before installation, along with key naming conventions and initial configuration considerations for the OpCon server.

Use this procedure to unassign Users from Roles in the Enterprise Manager.

In Admin mode, file transfer job properties can be updated or defined.

In Admin mode, IBM i job type properties can be updated or defined.

Use this procedure to update Job Instance Properties in the Enterprise Manager.

In Admin mode, MCP job type properties can be updated or defined.

Use this procedure to update Named Schedule Instance Exceptions in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to update Named Schedule Instance Properties in the Enterprise Manager.

In Admin mode, SAP BW job type properties can be updated or defined.

In Admin mode, SAP BW job type properties can be updated or defined.

Use this procedure to update Schedule Instance Properties in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to update the Repository for Update Sites in the Enterprise Manager.

In Admin mode, UNIX job type properties can be updated or defined.

In Admin mode, Windows job type properties can be updated or defined.

The Administration tools perform the functions listed below, depending on the specific editor or view in which you are working.

The Agent Status link provides access to the Agent Status page in Solution Manager.

The Audit Management view displays the history of user updates to the OpCon database.

The Daily Maintenance view allows you to manage daily schedules and validate job dependencies in the Daily tables.

The Escalation Acknowledgment view is used to view and acknowledge escalations.

The Escalation Manager editor defines escalation rules for any ENS trigger that uses email.

Use this procedure to use Filter Text in the Enterprise Manager.

The Gantt view displays the estimated length and chronological order of jobs by schedule.

The Health link opens the Vision Health page in Solution Manager.

The History Management view is used to view the schedule and job history information.

The Home link opens the Home page in Solution Manager.

The Home link opens the Vision Home page in Solution Manager.

The Job Master editor is used to define and maintain OpCon jobs.

The Live link provides access to the Vision Live page in Solution Manager.

The Logs option provides links to display the SAM server log files.

There are several scenarios for automation that benefit from using Machine Groups in OpCon.

The Machines Status view displays information about each machine defined in the OpCon database in three formats: Table, Map, and Statistics.

The Management tools perform the functions listed below, depending on the active editor or view.

The Matrix view provides an alternative grid-format way to view and update job information.

The Notification Manager is used to create groups based on Machine, Schedule, and Job status change events in OpCon, then define triggers to send notifications.

The Operation tools perform the functions listed below, depending on the active view.

Operations functions: - Using Summary - Using Processes - Using Schedule Build - Using Agent Status

The PERT view shows a schedule's individual jobs and job dependency relationships.

PERT functionality renders on-demand diagrams that show job dependency relationships.

The Pie Chart view represents a schedule using colors corresponding to job statuses.

The Plan mode in the Gantt chart can be used to alter a job's start time or run duration.

The Processes link opens the Processes page in Solution Manager.

The Profile link opens the Profile page in Solution Manager.

The values of properties can be retrieved by tokenizing the property name and using the token in Job Definitions, Schedule Completion Events, Job Events, External Events, and notifications defined in.

The Quick Search function displays a dialog to search for and edit schedules and/or jobs.

Report Management enables administrators to view, add, delete, and edit report specifications in the database.

The Reports view is used to select and view reports.

The Schedule Build link opens the Schedule Build page in Solution Manager.

The Schedule Build Queue page displays all schedules that are building or have completed building.

The Schedule Daily editor displays a list of schedule dates and schedules.

The Schedule Extract is an Enterprise Manager plug-in that extracts information for a selected schedule and creates SMADDI XML format files.

The Schedule Master editor is used to define and maintain OpCon schedules.

The Script Repository editor stores job scripts in the OpCon database.

The Scripts tools perform the following functions depending on the current screen.

The Security tools perform the following functions depending on the current screen.

The Self Service link provides access to the Self Service page in Solution Manager.

The Settings link provides access to the Vision Settings page in Solution Manager.

The Summary link provides access to the Operations Summary page in Solution Manager.

For detailed information and procedures on using the Enterprise Manager application, refer to: - Working with Administration - Working with Operation - Working with Security - Working with Management.

Use this procedure to use User-defined Calendars in the Enterprise Manager.

The Workflow Designer has three main elements: display area, action panel, and toolbar.

The Workload Chart view shows at a glance whether schedules have overrun their estimated runtime.

When OpCon runs a job, the agent on the target machine captures job output and saves it to one or more files.

To view Additional Access Code Information in the Enterprise Manager, complete the following steps: 1.

To view Additional Batch User Information in the Enterprise Manager, complete the following steps: 1.

To view Additional Calendar Information in the Enterprise Manager, complete the following steps: 1.

To view Additional Department Information in the Enterprise Manager, complete the following steps: 1.

To view Additional Job Information in the Enterprise Manager, complete the following steps: 1.

Use this procedure to view Additional Machine Groups Information in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to view Additional Machine Information in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to view Additional Resource Information in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to view Additional Schedule Information in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to view Additional Threshold Information in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to view and Adding Container Job Details in Solution Manager.

Use this procedure to view and Adding IBMi Job Details in Solution Manager.

Use this procedure to view and Adding Null Job Details in Solution Manager.

Use this procedure to view and Exporting Audit Records in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to view and Exporting History Records in the Enterprise Manager.

The Documentation panel in Master Job Definition displays documentation for the job and its frequencies, including clickable hyperlinks in Read-only mode.

The Documentation panel in Daily Job Definition displays documentation for the job and frequency, including clickable hyperlinks in Read-only mode.

The Events panel in Master Job Definition displays the events relating to the job.

The Expression Dependency panel in Master Job Definition displays expression dependencies for the job and its frequencies.

The Expression Dependency panel in Daily Job Definition displays defined expression dependencies for the selected job.

The Frequencies panel in Master Job Definition displays the frequencies relating to the job.

The section at the top of the Master Job Definition page displays general job details: - Schedule Name (read-only) - Job Name - Job Type (read-only) - Department - Access Code - Disable Build - Allow.

The Daily Job Definition page displays general job details at the top: - Scheduled Date (read-only) - Schedule Path (read-only) - Schedule Name (read-only) - Job Name (read-only) - Department -.

The Instance Properties panel in Master Job Definition displays instance properties for the job.

The Instance Properties panel in Daily Job Definition displays the defined properties for each instance of the job.

The Job Dependency panel in Master Job Definition displays job dependencies for the job.

The Frequency panel in Daily Job Definition displays all of the frequency information for a job.

The Task Details panel in Daily Job Definition displays platform-specific properties.

The Notification Triggers panel in Master Job Definition displays notification triggers for the job.

The Resource Dependency panel in Master Job Definition displays resource dependencies for the job.

The Resource Dependency panel in Daily Job Definition displays any defined resource dependencies related to the selected job.

The Resource Update panel in Master Job Definition displays resource updates for the job.

The Resource Update panel in Daily Job Definition displays defined resource updates for the selected job.

The Tags panel in Master Job Definition displays tags relating to the job and its frequencies.

The Threshold Dependency panel in Master Job Definition displays the Threshold Dependencies relating to the job.

The Threshold Dependency panel in Daily Job Definition displays any defined threshold dependencies related to the selected job.

The Threshold Update panel in Master Job Definition displays the Threshold Updates relating to the job.

The Threshold Update panel in Daily Job Definition displays defined threshold updates for the selected job.

Cards are displayed on the Vision Live page.

Container job details can only be viewed in Daily Job Definition.

Use this procedure to view Container Jobs' SubSchedules in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to view Deployment Information in the Enterprise Manager.

The Operations module allows you to retrieve the configuration for a job if it: - is completed or has started - does not have a status of Waiting, On Hold, Cancelled, Missed Start Time, or Skipped To.

Use this procedure to view Job Information in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to view Job Lists for Schedules in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to view Job Lists for Schedules in the Enterprise Manager.

The Operations module allows you to retrieve the output file(s) for a job if it: - is completed or has started - is not a NULL or Container job - does not have a status of Waiting, On Hold.

Use this procedure to view Master Job Cross References in Solution Manager.

Studio Canvas renders on-demand diagrams showing job nodes and job dependency relationships.

The Notification Acknowledgement page is used to view and acknowledge escalations.

The details of any escalation can be viewed and copied to the clipboard before acknowledging the notification.

Null job details are only viewable in Daily Job Definition.

Use this procedure to view Os2200 Job Details in Solution Manager.

Use this procedure to view SAP BW Job Details in Solution Manager.

Use this procedure to view SAP Job Logs in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to view Schedule and/or Job Information in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to view Schedules and Jobs using Frequency Names in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to view Server Options in Solution Manager.

When you submit a Service Request and form validation succeeds, a page displays the execution status via a progress bar.

Vision Health provides a dashboard of historical data for completed Vision cards and a high-level view of data from the Operations module.

BIS job details define how OpCon submits a job to a BIS environment, including job name, attributes, and prerun settings.

File Transfer job details define how OpCon moves files between machines using the SMA File Transfer service, including source, destination, and overwrite settings.

MCP job details define how OpCon submits a job to a Burroughs MCP system, including user code, access code, file title, and task attributes.

SAP R/3 and CRM job details define how OpCon submits background jobs to an SAP R/3 or CRM system, including job name, step details, and interceptor settings.

SAP R/3 and CRM job details define how OpCon submits background jobs to an SAP R/3 or CRM system, including job name, step details, and interceptor settings.

SQL job details define how OpCon executes a query or stored procedure against a database, including connection type, server, user, SQL statement, and exit conditions.

Unix job details define how OpCon executes a job on a UNIX agent, including start image, parameters, environment variables, and failure criteria.

Windows job details define how OpCon executes a job on a Windows agent, including command line, working directory, and failure criteria.

z/OS job details define how OpCon submits a job to a z/OS environment, including job card details, step parameters, data set definitions, and output handling.

Vision is an SMA Solution Manager module that allows you to define cards that show a summary of the status of all jobs with a matching tag and view the health of cards based on their historical.

The information in this section applies to defining the z/OS Job Type information.