Online User Interface to Control-M

Until now, we have seen how Control-M automates the production environment and we have discussed a number of available facilities that enhance the functionality of Control-M.

However, as mentioned earlier, Control-M provides an online user interface that enables the user to:

• interface with most of the previously described facilities
• intervene in the process of production management
• immediately access up-to-date information from the production environment

The online user interface is provided through online facilities that are accessed through the IOA Primary Option menu.

Certain online facilities are unique to Control-M, and other facilities are shared by many or all products.

All IOA and Control-M online facilities are discussed in detail in Online Facilities. They are all outlined briefly in the following topics:

• Scheduling Definition Facility
• Active Environment (Status) Screen: Online Tracking and Control Facility
• CMEM Rule Definition Facility
• IOA Conditions/Resources Screen
• IOA Log Screen
• IOA Manual Conditions Screen
• IOA Calendar Facility
• Online Utility Screens (Under ISPF)

Note: Your INCONTROL administrator can limit the options displayed on a user-by-user basis and can modify option numbers and customize option descriptions. Default options are discussed in this overview.