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Control-M version 8.0.00 includes many changes and enhancements in particular to how the end user works with the product. Here is the list of the changes that you must be familiar with before upgrading to version 8.0.00:
What's changed |
Description |
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Definitions Synchronization |
The definition databases of Control-M/EM, Control-M/Server, and Control-M for z/OS are now synchronized (sync) by default, and the user can update them in one check-in operation. The administrator can set this sync behavior for each Control-M/Server. This is an advantage for Mainframe users who want to avoid constant downloading of their definitions to Control-M/EM. Control-M/Servers prior to version 8.0.00 have partial sync support. |
Editing a workspace |
Folders and jobs are edited and updated in a workspace. After a workspace is checked out, all the folders within it cannot be edited by other users. Workspaces can be saved while checked out, and viewed from the Planning domain home page. You are also able to view its related workspaces according to the security definitions. The former actions of write and upload are now replaced by a single check-in action, which is performed on the entire workspace. For more information, see Workspaces Control-M version 8.0.00 Release Notes. |
Connection with GUI Server |
Control-M 8.0.00 requires the user to connect and log in. In previous releases, to edit a job, you did not have to connect to Control-M/Desktop. However, it is possible to edit XML files not as a checked-out workspace (and avoid locking folders) with Planning > Tools > Jobs & Folders File Editor option. |
New Default for User daily |
In Control-M version 8.0.00, when defining a new Folder (previously known as Table), the default userdaily will be Automatic (previously known as SYSTEM) and not blank. Existing users that use the upgrade procedure will receive the old behavior. |
Application and Group |
In Control-M version 8.0.00 Application and Sub-application (Group) are not mandatory anymore in the Job entity. Existing users can set the system parameter to work with the old behavior in which those fields are mandatory. |
Authorizations |
Authorizations dialog is now part of the Control-M Configuration Manager, Control-M Configuration Manager > Tools >Security > EM Authorizations. |
LDAP username login screen |
The username used in Control-M 8.0.00 with LDAP is now in a {username} format, rather than {username@domain}. |