808 docs tagged with "Automation Engineer"

Reference for platform-specific jobdata elements in SMA Dynamic Data Input.

Available Access Codes are listed under Library > Access Codes.

Access codes can be used to secure individual job records.

The Access Management page (_Library > Access Management_) provides views to manage user accounts, privileges, and roles.

!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.

In the Operations module, you can access all iterations (executions history) of a job and view job output from past executions.

The Operations module allows you to access key information about the daily copy of a selected job.

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

OpCon Solution Manager is a web-based interface for managing OpCon from any supported browser. Connecting to it requires meeting minimum system requirements, authenticating with valid credentials, and understanding the navigation layout — including keyboard shortcuts for efficient use.

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.

Master jobs are the permanent definitions that OpCon copies into the daily queue during schedule build.

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.

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 Script Types in the Enterprise Manager.

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.

The Agents administration section lets you monitor all registered agents, start and stop communication, and perform bulk status updates.

Agents (referred to as machines in OpCon) are the execution targets for jobs.

The Annual Plan By Calendar Dates Report shows all defined dates on user-defined calendars.

Web-based help is available directly within the application, covering the entire OpCon product suite.

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.

The Audit Cleanup utility (Audit.exe) archives and purges audit data.

The Audit History Report shows the history of user updates to the OpCon database.

OpCon maintains detailed logs of all configuration changes, schedule build activity, and operational events.

Authentication controls how users prove their identity before accessing OpCon.

OpCon bases all date and time automation on the OpCon server's date and time, providing a consistent reference for all graphical interfaces and agent machines.

Batch users are operating system credentials that OpCon uses to authenticate job submissions to agents.

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.

BIRTRptgen.exe calls the BIRTPROCESSOR handler to run reports created with Business Intelligence and Reporting Tools (BIRT).

Use this section to define a BIS job in OpCon.

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

Calendar cleanup deletes calendar dates older than 30 days.

OpCon supports two types of calendars for flexible scheduling around holidays and non-working days.

The Studio canvas is the visual workspace for building and reviewing schedule definitions.

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.

SMACheckTerm.exe compares the termination description of a completed job to a specific value.

SMAChkStat.exe compares schedule and job statuses in OpCon against a logical expression, then returns a pass or fail exit code.

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

Learn how to chronoman in OpCon.

The CloudEvents Triggers module allows you to trigger Events within OpCon via externally-produced 'trigger events' which adhere to the CloudEvents Specification.

OpCon includes the following command-line utilities: - Administrative Stored Procedures - Audit History Cleanup - BIRT Report Generator - Check Job Termination - Check Schedule and Job Status -.

The Comparative Job Execution Statistics Report displays job runtime analytics including average runtime, standard deviation, estimated runtime, and variance analysis.

You can compare two frequencies side by side.

This section explains the core building blocks of OpCon automation — the objects, rules, and behaviors that define how work is scheduled, run, and tracked.

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.

!Copy Notification Trigger The copy dialog copies a notification trigger definition — including all its notifications — to other groups of the same type.

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 Daily Job Definitions to Master Job in Solution Manager.

Use this procedure to copy Departments in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to copy Global Properties 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 Copy functionality to replace properties or exceptions in a target named instance with those from a source instance.

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.

Studio is the visual workflow design environment 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.

The Cross Reference Schedules and Jobs Report shows all jobs and their associated schedule(s).

The Current Global Properties Report displays the currently defined global properties in OpCon.

The Current Resource Values Report displays the currently defined resources in OpCon.

The Current Threshold Values Report displays the currently defined thresholds in OpCon.

The Daily Job Definition is the runtime instance of a master job.

The Daily Job Information Report shows daily job execution details including job status, schedule information, and execution times.

Daily Job Task Details show the platform-specific execution settings for a job currently in the daily queue.

Data Input Message Elements define the XML structure used in SMADDI files, covering both data-storage elements and logical grouping elements.

Master schedules are the templates from which OpCon builds daily schedule instances.

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.

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

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 Properties for Single Instance Schedules in the Enterprise Manager.

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

The Delete Daily Job skill deletes a specified job from a specified daily schedule for a specified date.

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

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

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 Dependencies in the Enterprise Manager.

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 Frequencies 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 Types 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 Dependencies 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.

!Departments Grid Selecting Add, Copy, or Edit opens the corresponding dialog: !Departments Add Dialog !Departments Copy Dialog !Departments Edit Dialog Select the Cross References button to view the.

Departments can be used to secure function privileges associated with individual job records.

The Dependencies tab in the Job Master editor has three sub-tabs for defining and maintaining dependency types: - Job Dependency - Threshold/Resource Dependency - Expression Dependency

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

The Library in Solution Manager provides tools for designing and building OpCon automation — schedules, jobs, scripts, frequencies, global properties, and supporting objects.

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.

Job documentation is user-defined information (e.g., command history, operator instructions for failure).

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.

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

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

Use this procedure to edit Frequency Definitions in the Enterprise Manager.

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

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 Dependencies in the Enterprise Manager.

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.

Use this procedure to edit Script Types 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 Dependencies in the Enterprise 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.

Before using Enterprise Manager for the first time, configure a connection profile for your OpCon server, set your preferences, and optionally change the language.

Enterprise Manager is an Eclipse-based desktop client with a multi-panel layout.

!Email Notification The Email dialog provides the following fields for defining an SMTP email notification: - To (Required): SMTP email address(es) separated by semicolons (;).

Embedded Scripts in OpCon lets users centrally manage scripts for distribution to Agents.

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.

Enterprise Manager (EM) is the legacy desktop client for OpCon, built on Eclipse.

An escalation in OpCon is a notification marked for recurring delivery, with an escalation rule, to one or more groups of people defined in escalation groups.

Escalation Manager lets you define policies that automatically re-send or redirect notifications when an alert is not acknowledged within a defined time.

The Event Details by Date Report shows all daily triggered events with their schedules, jobs, trigger, match, and event details.

Event Notification in OpCon triggers notifications when Machine, Schedule, and Job status change events occur.

This section contains the syntax, definition, and parameter descriptions for all supported OpCon events.

Events are OpCon events the SAM processes based on triggers: job status, agent feedback string match, Exit Description evaluation, or Evaluation Expression.

OpCon events are commands that trigger system actions — building schedules, changing job status, updating properties, sending notifications, and more.

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

Each OpCon job can depend on the result of an expression defined using the Property Expressions API.

The Expression Dependency tab lets you define and maintain job dependencies on expressions using the Property Expressions API.

During installation, you chose where OpCon programs are installed and where they write output files.

The information in this section applies to defining a File Transfer job.

The SMA File Transfer (SMAFT) system transfers files across multiple platforms via an OpCon job.

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.

Use this procedure to forecast Frequencies in the Enterprise Manager.

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

Use this procedure to forecast Job Frequencies 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.

The Frequencies and Associated Jobs Report shows all frequencies with their associated schedules and jobs, sorted by frequency name.

The Frequencies section in the Library lets you view, create, edit, and forecast frequency definitions.

Frequencies are calendar rules that determine which days a job or schedule qualifies to build and run.

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.

After logging into Enterprise Manager, you can customize the application using the following links: - Managing Connection Profiles - Setting Preferences - Setting the Language - Receiving.

SMA Solution Manager is an application platform that hosts UI modules called Solutions.

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.

OpCon includes the following graphical utilities: - Legacy Audit Management - Schedule Import/Export (deprecated) - SMA OpCon Configuration Utility All of these utilities, except SMA Data Collector.

The information in this section applies to defining an IBM i job.

The Information Bar is located at the bottom of the Enterprise Manager screen and is always visible when working with editors or views.

The Information tools perform the functions listed below, depending on the view in which you are working.

The instance definition for a job is a place to define properties for one or more instances of the job.

OpCon supports running the same schedule multiple times simultaneously using named instances or multi-instance definitions.

Events are strings that run commands within OpCon.

right-clicking a node opens the Node Options menu in the right panel.

The information in this section applies to defining a Java job.

Job actions let you view job configuration, status history, output logs, and dependency maps — and change job status, add jobs to running schedules, or delete jobs from the queue.

Frequencies specify the recurring days on which a schedule or a job should run.

Job automation components control how OpCon jobs behave, including frequencies, dependencies, events, and threshold updates.

Each OpCon job can depend on one or more OpCon jobs.

The Job Dependencies and Documentation Report is used to view daily job dependencies, documentation, and related scheduling information.

The Job Dependency tab allows you to define and maintain job dependencies: - Add Job Dependencies - Edit Job Dependencies - Delete Job Dependencies For conceptual information, refer to Job.

The Job Details tab in the Job Master editor allows you to define and maintain general and platform-specific job information.

The Documentation tab in the Job Master editor allows you to define and maintain job-related information such as command history and operator instructions for failure scenarios.

The Events tab in the Job Master editor allows you to define and manage job-related and frequency-related OpCon events: - Add Job Events - Edit Job Events - Copy Job Events - Delete Job Events For.

The Frequency tab in the Job Master editor allows you to define and manage job frequencies: - Add Job Frequencies - Edit Job Frequencies - Delete Job Frequencies - Forecast Job Frequencies - Manage.

The Frequency specifies the weeks, days, and calendar information for when a job is to be run.

The Job History dialog displays all iterations of a job.

History.exe archives and purges job history.

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

The Instance Definition tab in the Job Master editor allows you to define and manage job instance properties.

OpCon was designed to use two major sets of tables.

Job Task Details contain the platform-specific settings that control how a job runs on its target agent — the command, script, parameters, user credentials, and platform-specific options.

Job Tracking lets OpCon monitor external jobs (user-submitted or program-submitted) that were started outside an OpCon schedule or event.

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.

OpCon supports jobs across a wide range of platforms.

A _job_ in OpCon is a task or activity, such as running a program on a remote machine, transferring files between machines, or running another schedule.

A job is the individual unit of work in OpCon.

Enterprise Manager supports keyboard shortcuts that speed up navigation and common tasks. Shortcuts are available at the application level (such as F1 for help) and within individual views and editors.

The table lists keyboard shortcuts for Solution Manager.

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

The License & Support page displays your license information, Solution Manager version, and SMA support resources.

The Application Logs tab displays current log files.

The Archives tab displays archived log files.

The Schedule Build tab displays log files for scheduled builds.

The Log File Details page displays the description and content of the selected log file.

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.

Available Machine Groups in OpCon are shown in the grid under Library > Machine Groups.

A machine group displays user-defined machines with common characteristics and usage.

The Machine Information dialog provides details about the selected machine.

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

The Notification Trigger Type frame provides options for selecting all or specific machines, schedules, and jobs for the notification group.

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.

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.

Roles are the containers for privileges in OpCon's access control model.

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_.

User accounts control who can log in to OpCon and what they can do.

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.

The Master Job Information Report provides a comprehensive view of master job configurations in OpCon, including job details, schedules, machines, departments, frequencies, access codes, tags, timing.

MCP job details define the parameters for running a job on a Burroughs MCP agent, including user code, access code, file title, and task attributes.

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.

Within each role, privileges are organized into categories.

User account modifications are organized into three categories — general identity information, role assignments, and personal settings.

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.

Named Schedule Instances reduce the maintenance burden on repeatable workflows by allowing a single definition rule to be designated for unlimited use or job runs.

The Operations interface is the main workspace for monitoring and managing daily schedule and job execution.

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

The Navigation Panel is on the left side of the Enterprise Manager and contains the following expandable topics: - Solution Manager - Administration - Operation - Security - Management - External.

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).

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

Available Notification Categories in OpCon are shown in the grid under Library > Notification Triggers > Manage Categories.

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 Definitions frame provides tabs for configuring notification types.

Available Notification Groups in OpCon are shown in the grid under Library > Triggers > Manage Notification Groups.

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.

The Notification Triggers frame provides tabs for the Trigger types (Machines, Schedules, and Jobs).

Available Notification Triggers in OpCon are shown in the grid under Library > Notification Triggers.

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

Each notification trigger can send alerts through one or more delivery channels.

OpCon notifications fire when jobs or schedules reach specific status conditions.

The Null job generates OpCon events and/or sets thresholds without running a job.

The Null job generates OpCon events and/or sets thresholds without running a job.

OpCon Server components include the database, Schedule Activity Monitor (SAM), and supporting services.

!OpCon Events The OpCon Events dialog lists existing events and provides options to add, edit, or delete them.

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.

In addition to displaying the completion percentage and the interim transfer operations (e.g., compressing, decompressing, etc.), the EM displays specific file transfer codes from the agent's.

Each agent returns different status messages while a job is running and when a job completes.

Operations in Solution Manager is where OpCon jobs and schedules are monitored and controlled in real time — including status changes, container management, and the Otto AI assistant.

This section applies to defining an OS 2200 job.

Otto is the AI-powered chatbot in Solution Manager for cloud customers.

Otto is the AI chatbot available in Solution Manager.

Skills are the specific actions Otto can perform in OpCon on your behalf.

Escalation Manager has options related to Escalations.

Library provides options for Administration, Management, and Security.

The Master Jobs tab allows you to manage master jobs.

The Master Schedules screen allows you to manage master schedules.

Skills perform specific tasks in OpCon directly via the Otto chatbot, without navigating through the OpCon UI.

Studio is where Master Schedules are created and managed.

The Perform a Fast Schedule Check skill performs a schedule check for a specified schedule on a specified date.

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.

In PERT view, each dependency type is represented by a different line style and image at the end.

Each job is represented by a rectangle (job box) containing a colored bar indicating job status, an icon representing the job type, the job name, and icons for special information.

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

Use this procedure to print Reports in the Enterprise Manager.

Properties are attributes of OpCon objects.

Properties are named variables referenced anywhere a token is accepted in OpCon — job parameters, event strings, file paths, and more.

The Property Expressions API gives programmers advanced functionality for controlling Job Dependencies and Events.

The Property Expressions API syntax may contain strings, numbers, operators, functions, and OpCon properties (e.g., Global, Schedule Instance, Job Instance, and Machine Instance properties).

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.

Reference material for OpCon events, notification configuration, reports, command-line and graphical utilities, error message codes, property expression syntax, best practices, and licensing.

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

A remote instance is an instance of OpCon that runs on a remote server.

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.

Use this procedure to rename Frequencies in the Enterprise Manager.

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

The Reporting page contains two tabs: REPORTS and SETTINGS.

Reset Settings in Solution Manager's Server Options lets administrators restore server option values to their system defaults — either for all options at once or for just the current tab — without manually reverting each setting individually.

Learn how to resetting resources in use in OpCon.

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

Available Resources in OpCon are shown in the following Grid under Library -> Resources.

A resource is a user-defined value with a name and a numeric limit.

SMA Solution Manager works on all form factors (smartphone, tablet, desktop).

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

The Retrieve Application Log skill retrieves the application log for a specified file name.

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 Activities tab (_Library > Access Management > Roles_) displays the activities assigned to the selected role.

The Batch Users tab (_Library > Access Management > Roles_) displays the batch users assigned to the selected role.

The Departments tab (_Library > Access Management > Roles_) displays the departments assigned to the selected role.

The General tab (_Library > Access Management > Roles_) displays the name, description, and inherited privileges for the selected role.

The Resources tab (_Library > Access Management > Roles_) displays the resources granted to the selected role, including access codes, machines, machine groups, schedules, and scripts.

The Roles page is found in _Library > Access Management > Roles_.

The Roles and Privileges Report combines all role privilege types — Machine, Machine Group, Batch User, Schedule, Script, Access Code, and Function — into a single view with a Privilege Type column.

!Run Command The Run Command dialog provides the following fields for defining a command to run for the selected trigger: - Command (Required): Defines the full path and name of the program to run.

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.

Use this section to define an SAP BW job.

The information in this section applies to defining an SAP R/3 and CRM job.

If you are in the ocadm role, or have function privileges to Modify Jobs in Daily Schedule and Modify Jobs in Job Master Schedules, this tool saves the platform-specific job definition information to.

The Schedule tab in the Schedule Master editor allows you to define and maintain the days and times for the schedule to run and define specific schedule properties.

Schedule actions let you change schedule status, initiate builds, check integrity, edit running schedules, and delete schedules from the daily queue.

The Schedule and Job History Report is used to view schedule and job history information.

The Events tab in the Schedule Master editor allows you to define, edit, and manage schedule completion events.

The Deploy Info tab in the Schedule Master editor allows you to view schedule deployment information when the schedule has been deployed on a local OpCon instance.

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.

The Frequency tab in the Schedule Master editor allows you to define, edit, and manage schedule frequencies.

The Schedule History dialog displays all iterations of a schedule.

Learn how to schedule import/export in OpCon.

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

The Instance Definition tab in the Schedule Master editor allows you to define, edit, and manage schedule instances and named schedule instances.

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

The Script Repository stores reusable scripts that can be referenced by multiple jobs.

Self Service is a licensed Solution Manager module that lets non-technical staff trigger OpCon automation workflows without IT involvement.

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 Preferences to customize the Enterprise Manager's look and feel.

Use this procedure to set Preferences for Audit and History Management Records in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to set Preferences for Charts in the Enterprise Manager.

Configure the Date and Time formats to control how the EM displays dates and times.

Use this procedure to set Preferences for External Tools in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to set Preferences for Gantt in the Enterprise Manager.

Use this procedure to set Preferences for Log Viewer in the Enterprise Manager.

The preferences for Schedule Extract apply to both the interactive utility and the command line interface, where appropriate.

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

The Enterprise Manager can automatically check for updates.

Use Window to Host preferences to configure third-party emulators that the EM calls when running the Window to Host shortcut from Operation views.

Use this procedure to set Preferences for Workflow Designer and PERT in the Enterprise Manager.

Set display preferences for 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.

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

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

Use this procedure to show Schedule Frequencies Only in the Enterprise Manager.

You can view which jobs use specific scripts.

You can view which jobs use specific script versions.

SMA Dynamic Data Input (SMADDI) is an optional OpCon component that dynamically adds data to OpCon using text files.

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

The SMA Resource Monitor for Windows monitors files and Windows counters.

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

The SMA Resource Monitor User Interface includes the following tools: - Copy - Delete - Find - Filter.

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

Each input file must contain a <msgtype> element describing the type of SMADDI message.

SMADirectory (SMADirectory.exe) manages OpCon directories, keeping log and report directories from consuming excessive disk space.

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.

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

The SPO dialog lets you choose between an AL Report or CO Report notification: !Text Message - AL: Defines the AL report fields when enabled - Text (Optional): User-defined message up to 250.

The information in this section applies to defining a SQL Job.

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.

The SMA Resource Monitor User Interface creates and manages File Monitors, Counter Monitors, Service Monitors, Process Monitors, and Action Groups.

The Retrieve Job Output skill displays a summary of the output logs for a daily job on a specific date, giving quick access to key information including any errors that occurred.

Learn how to synch sap in OpCon.

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.

The Tags tab in the Job Master editor allows you to define and maintain tags associated with a job.

Tags are labels you can create to group jobs based on business needs.

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

Threshold and resource dependencies allow a job to wait until a threshold reaches a specified numeric value or a resource pool has enough available units before it is eligible to start. These dependencies are defined at the job level or at a specific frequency level.

The Threshold/Resource Dependency tab allows you to define and maintain job dependencies on threshold and resource values.

The Threshold/Resource Update tab in the Job Master editor allows you to define and maintain threshold and resource updates related to a job.

Threshold and resource updates cause OpCon to change a threshold value or resource count when a job enters a specific status — such as Finished OK or Failed. These updates are defined at the job level or at a specific frequency level.

Available Thresholds in OpCon are shown in the following Grid under Library -> Thresholds.

A threshold is a user-defined placeholder consisting of a name and a numeric value.

For information about defining a Tuxedo ART Job, refer to Running Tuxedo ART Jobs in the Tuxedo ART Agent online help.

Upon activation, the Logs screen displays the current date, time, and log details.

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

When the Enterprise Manager first opens, it displays the Home screen.

Once logged in, you will see the Home page from the desktop layout.

The Unique Task Count Report shows unique task counts by date, agent type, and department.

The information in this section applies to defining a UNIX job.

The Update Job Status skill updates the status of a daily job on a specified schedule for a specified date.

The Update Machine Status skill updates the status of a machine.

The Update Schedule Status skill updates the status of a daily schedule for a specified date.

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.

URL shortcuts let users navigate directly to specific areas of Solution Manager — such as Self Service, Vision, or Operations — by appending a path to the base URL, bypassing the Home page.

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

User inputs allow Self Service requests to accept values from the end user at runtime.

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

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

The Users and Privileges Report displays user accounts and all associated privileges including roles, access codes, functions, schedules, machines, machine groups, batch users, and scripts.

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 Bar Chart view displays Daily statistics with each bar representing schedules for that day grouped by job status.

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 Frequency Manager allows you to look up, edit, rename, forecast, and compare frequencies.

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 Daily editor displays a list of schedule dates, schedules, and jobs.

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

The List view (Daily list) displays all dates that have schedules built.

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.

Depending on the Operations view, the following secondary dialogs can display: - Schedule Information - Job Information - SubSchedule Information - Schedule History - Job History - Machine.

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.

The Tag Manager provides an easy way to create, look up, and associate jobs to tags, with a quick cross-reference view of jobs using each tag.

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.

For information on Vision functions, refer to: - Using Home - Using Live - Using Health - Using Settings

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.

OpCon utilities are organized into the following sections: - Command-line Utilities - Graphical Utilities - SMA Dynamic Data Input - SMA Resource Monitor.

Each master job has multiple configuration panels covering its core task details, frequencies, dependency rules, events, tags, and more.

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 History Information in the Enterprise Manager.

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 Machine Information in the Enterprise Manager.

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 Admin Mode provides access to all Vision configuration options.

Vision cards display aggregated job completion status for jobs matching a specific tag.

Vision Live shows real-time status of all Vision cards.

Vision is a Solution Manager module that provides a high-level view of OpCon job health using tag-based cards.

!Windows Event Log The Windows Event Log dialog provides the following fields for defining a Windows Event Log notification: - Event ID (Optional): A user-defined ID usable as search criteria in.

The information in this section applies to defining a Windows Job.

Error numbers and descriptions for Microsoft Windows Error Codes (0-499).

In Workflow Designer, each dependency type is represented by a different line style and image at the end.

Each job in the diagram is represented by a rectangle containing the job name, colored squares for frequencies, an icon for the job type, and/or icons for special information.

Right-click on a node or dependency line in the Workflow Designer to display the following menu items: - Open SubSchedule: Changes the display to show the subschedule for the selected Container job -.

Users in the ocadm role or a role with the Maintain Service Request privilege will see a Self Service page that is similar to the example graphic here.

Users in the «ocadm» role will see a Vision Live page that is similar to the example graphic here.

Users not in the «ocadm» role or a role with the «Maintain Service Request» privilege see a Self Service page showing only the Service Request buttons their roles permit.

Users without the «ocadm» role, or without the «Maintain Vision Actions», «Maintain Vision Frequencies», or «Maintain Vision Workspaces» privileges, see a read-only Vision Live page.

The Administration topic in the Navigation Panel provides screen information and procedures for the editors and views.

The Information topic in the Navigation Panel provides views to manage Reports and Log file information.

The Enterprise Support topic in the Navigation Panel provides information for reporting issues to the Continuous support team.

Once the OpCon installation directory has been configured in the Enterprise Manager, you can use the External Tools feature.

The Management topic in the Navigation Panel provides views to manage Audit Management, History Management, and Notification Manager information.

The Operation views display all schedules to which the current user account has access in the Daily tables.

Operations is an SMA Solution Manager module that shows high-level summary information (by way of graphical dials) for schedules, jobs, and Agent machines in operation.

The Scripts topic in the Navigation Panel provides views to manage the script repository, script runners, and script types.

The Security topic in the Navigation Panel provides views to manage User Accounts and User Privileges information.

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.