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Version: OpCon 26.0 (On-Prem)

Configuring Advanced Machine Parameters and Properties

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

What Is It?​

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

note

If the administrator assigns the TCP/IP address to the machine through the advanced configuration parameters in OpCon, the TCP/IP address must be static. If for any reason the TCP/IP address changes, SMANetCom will not be able to communicate with the agent until the administrator updates the database.

To configure an advanced machine property:

Modify Advanced Machine Parameters​

To modify advanced machine parameters, complete the following steps:

  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 put the agent in a stopped state while changes are made
  5. Select on Open Advanced Settings Panel under Advanced Settings. The Advanced Machine Properties dialog displays
  6. Select on the appropriate Machine Properties tab
  7. Select on the machine property
  8. Enter or select the new value in the \<Property Name> list
  9. Select the Update button to save the change, or select Defaults to restore the parameter to system defaults
  10. Repeat Steps 7–9 to modify additional parameters
  11. Select the Save button
  12. Right-click over the graphic to enable the menu in the Communication Status frame
  13. Select on Start Communication to put the agent in a started state

Add Available Properties​

To add available properties to the machine, complete the following steps:

  1. Select on Open Advanced Settings Panel under Advanced Settings. The Advanced Machine Properties dialog displays
  2. Select Available Property in the Administrative Machine Information tab
  3. Select the Add button. The Add dialog displays
  4. Enter a name and a value (e.g., ProgramPath="C:\Program Files\OpConxps\Utilities")
  5. Select the OK button
  6. Select the Update button to save, or select Defaults to reset the Available Property parameter to the system default
  7. Repeat Steps 2–6 until all available properties have been added
  8. Select the Save button

Edit Available Properties​

To edit existing available properties, complete the following steps:

  1. Select on Open Advanced Settings Panel under Advanced Settings. The Advanced Machine Properties dialog displays
  2. Select on Available Property in the Administrative Machine Information tab
  3. Select the Edit button. The Edit dialog displays
  4. Edit the name and the value
  5. Select the OK button
  6. Select the Update button to save, or select Defaults to reset the Available Property parameter to the system default
  7. Repeat Steps 2–6 until all Available Properties that require editing are changed
  8. Select the Save button

Configure the JORS Port Number​

To configure the JORS port number, complete the following steps:

  1. Select on Open Advanced Settings Panel under Advanced Settings. The Advanced Machine Properties dialog displays
  2. Select on JORS Port Number
  3. Enter the JORS Port Number in the text box
  4. Select the Update button, then select the Save button

Remove Available Properties​

To remove available properties from the machine, complete the following steps:

  1. Select on Open Advanced Settings Panel under Advanced Settings. The Advanced Machine Properties dialog displays
  2. Select on the Available Property in the Administrative Machine Information tab
  3. Select on the property to remove and select the Remove button
  4. Select the Update button to save, or select Defaults to reset the Available Property parameter to the system default
  5. Repeat Steps 3–4 until all available properties to be removed have been removed
  6. Select the Save button

Configure SAP BW Machine Properties​

To configure advanced properties for an SAP BW machine, complete the following steps:

  1. Select the SAP BW machine in the Select Machine list
  2. Select on Open Advanced Settings Panel under Advanced Settings. The Advanced Machine Properties dialog displays
  3. Select on the Communications Settings tab
  4. Select on the TCP/IP Address parameter and enter the appropriate IP Address for the SAP BW machine
  5. Select the Update button
  6. Select on the SAP BW Details tab
  7. Select on the RFC Trace parameter and set to On (default is Off) if required. Select the Update button
  8. Select on System Number, enter the two-digit SAP Business Warehouse system number, then select the Update button
  9. Select on the Gateway, enter the full connection string for the SAP Business Warehouse system, then select the Update button
  10. Select on the Customer ID, enter the three-digit SAP BW Customer ID, then select the Update button
  11. Select the Save button

Configure SAP R/3 and CRM Machine Properties​

To configure advanced properties for an SAP R/3 and CRM machine, complete the following steps:

  1. Select the SAP R/3 and CRM machine in the Select Machine list
  2. Select on Open Advanced Settings Panel under Advanced Settings. The Advanced Machine Properties dialog displays
  3. Select on the Communications Settings tab
  4. Select on the TCP/IP Address parameter and enter the appropriate IP Address for the SAP R/3 and CRM machine. Select the Update button
  5. Select on the SAP R/3 and CRM Details tab
  6. Select on the Customer ID, enter the three-digit SAP BW Customer ID, then select the Update button
  7. Select on the Gateway, enter the full connection string for the SAP Business Warehouse system, then select the Update button
  8. Select on the RFC Trace parameter and set to On (default is Off) if required. Select the Update button
  9. Select on System Number, enter the two-digit SAP system number, then select the Update button
  10. Select the Save button to save all changes to the Advanced Machine Properties

FAQs​

Q: What does configuring advanced machine parameters and properties control?

Configuring advanced machine parameters and properties defines the settings that determine how OpCon behaves for this feature. Review the available options and set values appropriate for your environment.

Q: How many steps are required to configure advanced machine parameters and properties?

The configuration procedure is organized into six phases: modifying parameters, adding available properties, editing available properties, configuring the JORS port, removing available properties, and configuring SAP-specific machine properties. Complete all relevant phases and select Save to apply the changes.

Glossary​

JORS (Job Output Retrieval System): The system used to retrieve and display job output — logs and reports — from agent machines directly within the OpCon graphical interfaces.

SMANetCom (SMA Network Communications Module): Handles TCP/IP communication of platform-specific automation information between SAM and all agents. Uses database tables to maintain reliable communication and data integrity.

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.

OpConxps: The standard installation directory name for OpCon program files, configuration files, and output data on Windows machines.

TCP/IP: The network communication protocol used for all data exchange between SMANetCom on the OpCon server and agents on target machines.

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.