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Version: OpCon 26.0 (On-Prem)

Changing Case of Machine Names

Theme: Configure
Who Is It For? System Administrator, Automation Engineer

What Is It?​

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

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If the database being used by OpCon is not binary, the case of a machine name cannot be changed. A non-binary database considers the entry to be the same. Complete the following steps if the case of the machine name needs to be changed.

To change the case of a machine name:

  1. Select on Machines under the Administration topic. The Machines screen displays.
  2. Select the machine in the Select Machine list
  3. Right-click over the graphic to enable the menu in the Communication Status frame.
  4. Select on Stop Communication to stop the communication with the agent.
  5. Change the case of the machine name and append an additional character (e.g., change TESTMACH to testmach1) in the Name text box.
  6. Select Save icon Save on the Machines toolbar.
  7. Delete the additional character from the machine name
  8. Select Save icon Save on the Machines toolbar.
  9. Right-click over the graphic to enable the menu in the Communication Status frame.
  10. Select on Start Communication
  11. Select Close ☒ (to the right of the Machines tab) to close the Machines screen.

Configuration Options​

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FAQs​

Q: How many steps does the Changing Case of Machine Names procedure involve?

The Changing Case of Machine Names procedure involves 11 steps. Complete all steps in order and save your changes.

Glossary​

LSAM (Local Schedule Activity Monitor): An agent installed on a target platform that runs jobs in the native language of that platform and communicates results back to SAM via SMANetCom over TCP/IP.

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.

Machine: A platform defined in the OpCon database that has an agent installed. OpCon routes job execution requests to machines via SMANetCom, and machines report job completion status back to SAM.

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.