Simplified User Interface

Control-M version 8.0.00 has a new simplified user interface that enables you to perform tasks efficiently with less training. The simplified user interface has the following items:

• Single UI
• Simplified (streamline) high-frequency activities
• Consistent menus and flow
• New look and feel

For more information, see Simplified User Interface in Control-M version 8.0.00 Release Notes.

Workspaces

Workspaces are used to edit jobs/folders that can be shared by users. They can be checked in and checked out to enable you to lock and edit jobs/folders. This process replaces write and upload. Workspaces are stored in a database which allows collaboration with other users. For more information, see Workspaces in Control-M version 8.0.00 Release Notes.

Significant performance and capacity improvement

Control-M/Server’s selector process that is responsible for submission is much more enhanced. The time between job submissions has been reduced significantly, and many more jobs can be submitted by one Control-M/Server. For more information, see What's new in Control-M/Server in Control-M version 8.0.00 Release Notes.

Linux 64bit

Control-M 8.0.00 now supports Linux 64bit on Control-M/Enterprise Manager, Control-M/Server, and Control-M/Agent.

Zero downtime for Control-M/Agent Upgrade

Control-M/Agent on Unix platforms can now be migrated to Control-M version 8.0.00 without any downtime. For more information, see Control-M/Agent enhancements in Control-M version 8.0.00 Release Notes.

Trial Mode Installation

The installation of Control-M version 8.0.00 allows you to install a trial version of the solution with all optional components including:

• Control-M Self Service
• Control-M Batch Impact Manager
• Control-M Advanced File Transfer 7.0.00
• Control-M for Cloud 7.0.00
• Control-M for IBM Cognos 7.0.00
• Control-M for Oracle Business Intelligence 7.0.00

This version is intended for testing and evaluation, not for use in a production environment.

Full Installation

The Control-M 8.0.00 full installation includes the following Application Plug-ins:

• Control-M for SAP 7.0.00
• Control-M for Databases 7.0.00
• Control-M for SAP Business Objects 7.0.00
• Control-M for Informatica 7.0.00
• Control-M for PeopleSoft 8.0.00

Application Plug-ins

Now you can install all Application Plug-ins using the new Control-M Application Plug-in DVD.

Terminology

Several terms were changed from previous releases in Control-M version 8.0.00.

• Terminology: Terms that have changed.
• Changed Control-M/Server utility names: Utility names that have changed.
• Changed Control-M/Server utility parameters: Utility parameters that have changed.