Control-M

Control-M automates job processing in your data center. Control-M

• performs virtually all the job handling tasks of computer operators.
• provides an interface that enables the user to intervene in the process of production management.
• provides continual data and status information regarding job processing.

This chapter introduces the Control-M facilities and components from a functional perspective, beginning with the major components that comprise the heart of Control-M and progressing to the less major components that enhance the functionality of Control-M.

The following components are essential to Control-M:

• Job scheduling definitions
• Active Jobs File (AJF)
• Control-M monitor

Note: Not all components described below are necessarily needed or available to Control-M/Assist users. They are presented below only in the interests of giving a complete overview of Control-M. For example, Control-M/Assist users will most likely not use or be interested in the IOA Calendar facility, the Statistics facility, Automatic tape adjustment, and the Reporting facility.