Notification Definitions
Theme: Configure
Who Is It For? System Administrator, Automation Engineer
What Is It?
The Notification Definitions frame provides tabs for configuring notification types.
ENS allows the insertion of any OpCon Property in all notification fields. For additional information, refer to Defining Global Properties.
Initially, the frame displays a General tab with information on the defined notifications for the selected trigger. The tab has the following options:
- Description: A description and purpose for the notification triggers to be sent
- Notification Types: options to specify notification types. Each selection enables a tab for defining the notification details
For fields supporting Tokens, use the Global Property Selector by pressing Ctrl/t to find and define Tokens for Global Properties. You may also type a Token manually. For more on Tokens, refer to Tokens in the Concepts online help.
Select any of the following to access instructions for defining and sending that notification type:
Active/Inactive Notification Status: The power symbol to the left of each option indicates Active (green) or Inactive (red) status. By default, power symbols are gray. Select the power symbol to toggle between Active and Inactive
Include Internal Job Number in Job Name frame: Determines whether the job name in the Prefix Information is unique each time a notification is processed. The unique job name comprises the original job name and a SAM-generated job number
Escalation Rule: Specifies an optional escalation rule for an email notification. Disabled by default; activates only when Send Email (SMTP) is selected
Save: Saves changes to all defined notification tabs. Active only when new notification details are being defined or changes have been made
Cancel: Cancels all changes without committing them to the database
Test All: Sends a test for all active notifications. On each specific notification tab, a Test button sends a test for that tab only. If the notification has default information, the Event Trigger value is set to Test Notification
Related Topics
Configuration Options
| Setting | What It Does | Default | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Description | A description and purpose for the notification triggers to be sent | — | — |
| Notification Types | options to specify notification types. | — | — |
| Include Internal Job Number in Job Name frame | Determines whether the job name in the Prefix Information is unique each time a notification is processed. | information | — |
| Escalation Rule | Specifies an optional escalation rule for an email notification. | information | — |
| Test All | Sends a test for all active notifications. | information | — |
FAQs
Q: What does Notification Definitions do?
The Notification Definitions frame provides tabs for configuring notification types.
Q: Where can you find Notification Definitions in OpCon?
Access Notification Definitions through the appropriate section in the Enterprise Manager or Solution Manager navigation.
Glossary
SAM (Schedule Activity Monitor): The logical processor for OpCon workflow automation. SAM monitors schedule and job start times, dependencies, and user commands to determine job execution timing, and processes OpCon events.
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.
Solution Manager: OpCon's browser-based graphical user interface for managing automation data, performing operational actions, and administering the system.
OpCon Event: A command sent to OpCon that triggers an automated action, such as adding a job to a schedule, updating a property value, sending a notification, or changing a job or schedule status.
Token (Global Property): A named value stored in the OpCon database, referenced in job definitions and events using [[PropertyName]] syntax. Tokens pass dynamic values — such as dates, file paths, or counts — into automation workflows.
Notification: A message sent by the SMA Notify Handler when a Machine, Schedule, or Job changes to a specific status. Notifications can be delivered as emails, text messages, Windows Event Log entries, SNMP traps, or other formats.
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.
Job: The fundamental unit of work in OpCon. A job defines what to run, on which machine, when to start, and what conditions must be met. Job results are tracked and can trigger events and notifications.