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SPS/Application
Scheduler and Monitor (PCS)
Automate
application monitoring, batch cycles schedules and process recovery
procedures
Introduction
The SPS/Application Scheduler-Monitor is a complete, integrated
package designed to control and monitor all applications running
on the system. The Monitor automates all application startups, shutdowns
and recovery procedures based on predefined time schedules. SPS
allows complete automation of batch cycles and keeps on-line applications
up and running at all times. Single-point control of operations
at all application levels minimizes risk of human error and prevents
production disasters.
Features
Provides unattended supervision of production environment Starts and stops applications according to predefined schedule without human intervention
Monitors running applications and recovers failed processes
Supports advanced calendar based functions to allow monthly, weekly, daily and hourly job initiation
Supports sequencing of processes, starting one after completion of another
Generates a single, comprehensive and easy-to-follow audit trail log
Maintains and reports in detail problem rate (Application Reliability Report) and performance statistics for each process and application
Provides a user-based on-line help facility through command-to-document links
Reduces documentation and operator training expenses
Minimizes risk of human error and enhances system security
Frequently
asked questions
What
kind of system overhead should I expect?
None. The system is completely event-driven and will "sleep"
99% of the time. It will "wake" up only when it's time
to take action: start a process, stop an application or restart
a failed job.
My
schedule is not always set, I need to be able to periodically adjust
it. Will this be a problem?
Not at all. You can easily adjust your batch-initiation start-time
or any other batch-type settings on-the-fly.
Can
I have multiple configuration settings on the same system?
Absolutely. You can have unlimited number of environments serving
different applications. Alternatively, you can centralize all activities
and use the "Project" tag to identify the different applications.
My
application has no end-of-day batch cycle. How would I benefit from
SPS?
SPS will allow you to automate your system start-up and shutdown
procedures and will immediately restart any failed processes. In
addition SPS will track your application (performance), keep statistics
and produce management reports.
Can
I allow our operators to check the schedule and application status
but block any changes to the schedule?
Yes, SPS will allow you to define and control who's allowed to do
what within the system. You can even password-protect process shutdowns
(stop_process) and more.
What
about national and business holidays?
SPS supports site-specific holidays and based on configuration tags
will adjust start-up schedules accordingly.