- A reliable scheduler
- Ability to run scripts on servers of most platforms: Windows, Linux, Solaris
- A console that allows the administrator to easily view and pause/restart all schedules during maintenance operations
May 11, 2017
Product version discussed: 3.5
A scheduler that runs scripts on servers of most platforms. I would like it to export information about the configuration in a meaningful format.
What is most valuable?
How has it helped my organization?
- The finance departments are able to run complex processes using scheduled scripts. For example, receiving extract data from service providers via Axway ST, processing the data, reformatting it, sending it out to another system, processing it further, and automating the resulting general ledger reports. These are then viewed by application users.
- The IT department is also able to automate complex functions. For example, receiving Bloomberg data from Axway ST, automating the decryption, running a program to filter the data, sending it out to various recipients, and sending email alerts on job failures (scripted).
- With routine maintenance procedures, it is a simple thing to pause and restart schedules. It is simple to view the status of schedules and the error outputs from within the console.
*Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.