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Version: OpCon 26.0 (On-Prem)

Managing Server Options

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

What Is It?​

The Server Options editor controls global settings for OpCon, displaying server parameter values and source information for viewing and editing. For conceptual information, refer to OpCon Server Options in the Concepts online help.

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Only the ocadm role can access this editor.

Modifying Server Option Parameter(s)​

To modify a server option parameter, complete the following steps:

  1. Select on Server Options under the Administration topic
  2. Select the tab containing the parameter to modify
  3. Select the parameter to modify
  4. Enter or select the Parameter Information
  5. Select Update to save, or Defaults to reset to the system default
  6. Repeat steps 3–5 for each parameter that requires changes
  7. Select Save icon Save on the Server Options toolbar
  8. Select Close ☒ to close the Server Options screen

FAQs​

Q: What does managing server options involve?

Managing server options includes Modifying Server Option Parameter(s). Access server options through the Enterprise Manager navigation pane.

Q: Who can manage server options in OpCon?

Users with the appropriate privileges assigned through their role can manage server options. Contact your OpCon system administrator if you do not have access.

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.

Role: A named security profile in OpCon that groups privileges together. Roles are assigned to user accounts to control which features, schedules, jobs, machines, and administrative functions a user can access.

Privilege: A specific permission granted through an OpCon role that controls access to a feature, function, or object type. Privileges are organized into categories such as Function Privileges, Machine Privileges, Schedule Privileges, and Access Codes.

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.