Scheduler-Usage

Help coding email address in ctmsys

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:49:25 GMT

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:49:25 GMT
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Hi,

The email address I want to code has an apostrophe ( ' ) in it and ctmsys won't let me code it. Is there anyway to do this? I've tried it in double quotes and brackets etc..

Thanks
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EM not showing full sysout

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:08:52 GMT

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:08:52 GMT
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We are running 7.0. when trying to view sysout on z/os jobs the sysout seems to be truncated and we cannot see the full SDSF sysout.

I suspect it is an IOA parameter that needs amending.

Any ideas?

Thanks,
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Job SAP

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:07:00 GMT

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:07:00 GMT
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HI,

I created job SAP and when i realise a export defjob in xml format

I obtain this structure

.....
TASKTYPE='Job'
MULTY_AGENT='N'
APPL_FORM='SAP R3'
APPL_TYPE='SAP'
APPL_VER='46C/46D'
CM_VER='610'
MAXRERUN='0'
....

and side CTM/SERVER i launch ctmgetcm
CONTROLM [1] ctmgetcm
Enter <NodeId> : []:test
Enter <ApplType> : [*]:
Enter <Action> : [View]:
Node ID Table
NODEID APPLTYPE APPLVER CMVER
----------------- -------- -------- --------
test OS 6.4.01 6.4.01.500
test SAP 46C/46D 7.0.00.100

Do you any idea about CMVER is 7.0.00.100 on controlm agent
and xml job i have CM_VER=610?
Why this difference?

Thx's
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agentless Windows 2008 - permission - SPN

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:04:17 GMT

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:04:17 GMT
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Hello,

we will use the agentless function from control-m for our windows systems. But the delegate permission for the network access in a windows 2008 domain is more complicated. Have anybody create for this a SPN (service principal name) and have information for me (protocol and port)

Its written in the white paper "BMC Control-M Agentless
Tips and Tricks", that:
"When the remote host is configured for WMI communication mode, such network resources can be accessed
when the job owner is a domain user and the DELEGATE impersonation level is granted to the user and to any
computer included in the chain of calls.
� This authorization is granted on the domain controller server using the �Active directory Users and Computers�
interface."
But this information is not to use in the windows 2008 domain. You need a SPN.

The second permission question is: Have anybody experience whit lower acces as the local administration access for the service user becaus for us is the permission to high.

many thanks
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Control-M Server: Applikation: 7.0.00.200 | OS: RedHat Enterprise 6.2 (OS-Cluster)

Control-M Agent Server: Agent: 7.0.00.200 | OS: Windows 2008 R2 64 bit Std. E

domain level: 2008
domain forest: 2008
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Health and Beauty Products

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:25:46 GMT

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:25:46 GMT
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Procedure after importing EM DB by utility UTIL

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:06:44 GMT

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:06:44 GMT
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Hi all experts,

need steps to execute after importing EM DB data by utility

util -pf c:\cred.txt import -type all file import.dat

what are the steps to execute to see the scheduling tables and other information in Desktop.

highly appreciate if any one give some idea/suggestions here.

thanks
:) :) :)
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Mirror Error

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:14:24 GMT

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:14:24 GMT
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hi

I have 10 days of retention of the log in the EM, I change the system parameters to two, think that this does not exceed the size limit
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Detected File Name

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:36:29 GMT

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:36:29 GMT
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Ah sorry, I misunderstood %BMOCOM-SEND% isn't a variable but is actually part of the filename? Could you use wildcards instead of the %?
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Error to open archived ViewPoint

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:29:17 GMT

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:29:17 GMT
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Thanks for this, I hadn't got around to downloading the fix pack yet. Won't bother for a while!
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Quantitative Ressources Deletion

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:27:27 GMT

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:27:27 GMT
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Just had a similar (if not the same) problem. I wanted to delete QR AGENA_DRIVE, but it was showing as MAX 20, AVAILABLE 13. I knew nothing was using it so I attempted to delete the QR via EM, and got an error saying it was in use.

I logged into the server database (which is an old sybase one so the following are sybase commands - should be the same for other database except maybe a ; instead of go)

1> select * from CMR_QRUSE where QRESNAME='AGENA_DRIVE'
2> go
QRESNAME QR_REQ JOBUSED RESERVE
USERNAME
NODEID ORDERNO
-------------------- -------------------- ----------- -------
------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------- -----------

(0 rows affected)
This proved nothing was using the QR.

1> select * from CMR_QRTAB where QRESNAME='AGENA_DRIVE'
2> go
QRESNAME QTYPE QRTOTAL RSRVNO QRUSED
-------------------- ----- ----------- ----------- -----------
AGENA_DRIVE L 20 0 7

(1 row affected)
This showed that ctm thought 7 were in use.

1> update CMR_QRTAB set QRUSED=(QRUSED - 7) where QRESNAME='AGENA_DRIVE'
2> go
(1 row affected)
This subtracted 7 from the value of QRUSED (you may just be able to set QRUSED to 0)

1> select * from CMR_QRTAB where QRESNAME='AGENA_DRIVE'
2> go
QRESNAME QTYPE QRTOTAL RSRVNO QRUSED
-------------------- ----- ----------- ----------- -----------
AGENA_DRIVE L 20 0 0

Now ctm correctly thinks none in use. In EM it still showed as 13 available, but it let me delete the QR.
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Finished job doesn't turn green

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:36:13 GMT

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:36:13 GMT
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That sounds like a comms issue - either your port numbers don't match between agent and server, or there's a firewall blocking the tracker.
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Quantitative Ressources Deletion

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:33:48 GMT

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:33:48 GMT
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Sukie's response was pointing you in the right direction without doing all the work for you!

So now you have seen that the CMR_QRUSE table is showing the resource in use, but you are certain nothing is using it, you can delete it using sql

delete from CMR_QRUSE where QRESNAME='qresourcename'

You will then need to update the CMR_QRTAB table to update the quantities available and in use - eg in your CMR_QRTAB table you may have something like
QRESNAME QTYPE QRTOTAL RSRVNO QRUSED
BKUP_DRIVE L 20 0 7

and in your CMR_QRUSE table:

QRESNAME QR_REQ JOBUSED RESERVE USERNAME NODEID ORDERNO
BKUP_DRIVE BKUP_DRIVE 1 N 5501057

If you delete that line in this example you would need to amend QRUSED to 6 (update CMR_QRTAB set QRUSED=6 where QRESNAME=<qresname>)
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Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:05:22 GMT
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Many thanks for your reply.

But I can show the QR in use, and i would like to delete it.

When i try to delete with ecaqrtab utility, i have the same message :

QRINUSE. Unable to delete the reserved/used QR.

But i don't have job using this QR.

:?
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Error to open archived ViewPoint

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:03:04 GMT

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:03:04 GMT
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The FixPatch 400 for Control-M 7 have a bug.

Attached the response of BMC:

Dear Customer,

Due to technical issue in the Control-M/EM 7.0 fix pack 4, we have removed it from our EPD site. We understand that you have already downloaded the patch, so we recommend you do not apply it if you have not already done so.

The issue relates to the inability to access viewpoints archived before Fix Pack 4 was applied. Newly archived viewpoints will be accessible so overtime the problem will correct itself.

If you have already installed it in your Control-M/EM environment, Patch 700.401 will be available by February 16th on our FTP site: ftp.bmc.com/outgoing/PANFT.7.0.00.401

If you have not yet installed Control-M/EM 7.0, fix pack 4, please kindly wait until next week and download the corrected version from our EPD site.

Sorry for any inconvenience.

Thanks to all.
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Mirror Error

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:23:16 GMT

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:23:16 GMT
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As seen in your message

[quote]8362 File size limit exceeded[/quote]
[quote]unload table CMR_IOALOG failed, see /home/controlm/ctm_server/tmp/CMR_IOALOG.txt[/quote]
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Detected File Name

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:04:14 GMT

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:04:14 GMT
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Thanks for your reply as well, Chookgate.

You are correct about using a . to delimit between system Auto Edit variables (which I've used successfully in adding date/time stamps to file names) a test with a . before the * results in the same error message - File does not exist.
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Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:03:50 GMT
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Thanks for your reply as well, Chookgate.

You are correct about using a . to delimit between system Auto Edit variables (which I've used successfully in adding date/time stamps to file names) a test with a . before the * results in the same error message - File does not exist.
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Finished job doesn't turn green

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:26:33 GMT

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:26:33 GMT
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Actually, just modified the batch file to just do one thing:

exit 0

And the job stays yelloy whereas log shows that it went thru exit 0...
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Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:34:37 GMT
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Will try that.
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Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:49:19 GMT
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I'm not a windows expert, but I think if running in batch, just leave the start /B "" off the front, and just run the .exe.

I think using start means the job won't finish until the service is stopped.
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Acces is Denied when trying to move a file with a bat

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:43:15 GMT

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:43:15 GMT
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All the above, and make sure the file doesn't already exist having been created by a different user ...

You could also try using xcopy instead of move (with \Y at the end of the xcopy statement), then follow a successful copy with a delete.
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Display pieces of sysout of Control-M in an email ?

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:41:10 GMT

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:41:10 GMT
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I think your answer is no. In v7 you can send the whole sysout as part of a do mail, but if you want to send an edited sysout I think the only answer is what you don't want - ie a shout type of Program to a shell script.
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Detected File Name

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:39:03 GMT

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:39:03 GMT
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I may be completely off base here, but I thought auto edit parameters would be in the form %%<parm>?

Also I believe you have to "delimit" parameters with a . So even if there is no . in the filename, you need one before the * so controlm knows where the variable ends.
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Finished job doesn't turn green

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:38:38 GMT

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:38:38 GMT
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The job starts a server

start /B "" "C:\Program Files\xxxx\Server.exe"
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Monday morning jobs

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:35:17 GMT

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:35:17 GMT
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What is the reason you don't want to schedule a job on the Monday?

Control-M's scheduling day is 24 hours, and the only way to add a job to the schedule on Friday and have it wait until Monday to run (given all other pre-requisites are met) is to manually order it with a future odate and have it wait for odate to run. This doesn't have any different effect from having the job auto schedule on the Monday.

Going back to gglau's original solution, if you had a calendar of bank working days which is M-F minus bank holidays this would also answer the schedule on a Tuesday instead of Monday when Monday is a holiday.
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Finished job doesn't turn green

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:31:46 GMT

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:31:46 GMT
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I suspect the number is a red herring.

What is your .bat script doing? Sometimes running them from a command line is fine, but if the script is opening windows or pausing for user input it will never end in controlm. You may need to amend the script.

Also check the agent to server and server to agent port numbers are correctly configured on both the server and the agent. If one is wrong often the job will start, but the tracker doesn't communicate back to the server (because of the wrong port), and the job will eventually time out and show as finished.
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Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:11:47 GMT
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We have a job that is just starting a server.

When ran from an ms-dos batch file, the msdos window will close just fine while the server is up and running.

When triggering thru Control-M, the sysous produces a weird number at the last line (here is the actual sysout output)

[quote]echo Success
Success

exit /B 0

Job Object statistic
====================
Total User CPU Time: 0.344 second
Total Kernel CPU Time: 0.125 second
This Period Total User CPU Time: 0.344 second
This Period Total Kernel CPU Time: 0.125 second
Total Page Fault Count: 15090
Total Processes: 12
Active Processes: 0
Total Terminated Processes: 0
Total peak job memory used: 27.648 mega bytes

0000000080[/quote]

The bolded number, we don't know where it comes from but something tells me it has to do with the fact that the job doesn't complete from a CM perspective.

Thank you for any help on this.
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Monday morning jobs

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:07:56 GMT

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:07:56 GMT
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That wouldn't work because then I need to create a job on monday. That is what I'm trying to avoid.

How about passing the next business date to the job and have the job wait for thenext business date.

That would translate into, the job triggers on Friday night but knows that the next business date is monday and would just wait for that.
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Mirror Error

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:04:33 GMT

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:04:33 GMT
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you know why I get this error when you turn the mirror, although it is completely identical mirror the main server?

> *copying database
> contents................/home/controlm/ctm_server/scripts/db_funcs: line
> 27: 8362 File size limit exceededdbunloadora -U$FROM_USER -E$FROM_DB
> -S$FROM_SID -p$FILE_PATH -T$1 -I$UTIL_LOG_PATH -V$OUT_VERSION -d
> "$FIELD_DEL" -e "$LINE_DEL" -b512000 -c$Encoding > $UNLOAD_TMP_FILE*
> *unload table CMR_IOALOG failed, see
> /home/controlm/ctm_server/tmp/CMR_IOALOG.txt*
> *failed to copy database contents*
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EM Tablespace type

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:18:21 GMT

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:18:21 GMT
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I need to know if it is possible to install the controlm server on existing tablespace created by Oracle Managed Files.
EM Installation with OMF is ok, but I can not do it for ControlM Server
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Detected File Name

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:06:24 GMT

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:06:24 GMT
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Thanks, but I tried that and recieved this error message:

File watching for file '"%BMOCOM-SEND%"*' failed. File does not exist.

I am going to assume that is because it thinks the file name to watch for is "%BMOCOM-SEND%"* instead of %BMOCOM-SEND%*
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Display pieces of sysout of Control-M in an email ?

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:26:18 GMT

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:26:18 GMT
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Is there any possibility to cut any pieces of the sysout displayed in Control-M Jobs :?:
We want to send an Email via option "Steps" in Control-M jobs. "on" "do Mail" . We're looking for a possibility to grep a certain word or short text and cut the next n lines and put it into the email. Not as an attachement but directly as DO Email text (messages).
We're not searching a solution by shell script.

Thanks a lot in advance
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Acces is Denied when trying to move a file with a bat

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:15:28 GMT

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:15:28 GMT
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If agent is running as local system, then provide read, write permissions to the directory or file to "SYSTEM" and " NETWORK SERVICES"
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Detected File Name

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:10:58 GMT

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:10:58 GMT
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Please try using double quotes so that it does not assume it as a variable.
"%BMOCOM-SEND%"*
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About some SNMP configuration

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:56:14 GMT

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:56:14 GMT
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Hi,

I would like to use SNMP for following case.

1.Job Ended NOT OK
2.Control-M send the remote batch to local terminal
3.Local terminal receive the remote batch
4.warning light (like a lamp on the roof of police car) connected to the terminal by USB is turned on to notice the operator that the job abended.

If the system meet this few case, is use SNMP to capture the message and send mail with SMTP? Or have any method? And how can I set the setting at EM server?

Thanks
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Periodic Statictics Manager

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:11:36 GMT

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:11:36 GMT
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Hi to all.

Can you tell me what it is used the utility 'Periodic Statictics Manager'.
I am new to Control-M v7.

With the documentation I have not been able to find useful.

Thanks very much to all.
Ricardo.
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Installing ControlM in a HA (Solaris) environment...

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:56:01 GMT

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:56:01 GMT
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Appreciate the input.....
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Detected File Name

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:34:34 GMT

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:34:34 GMT
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I'm running AFT 7.0 and am watching and then transferring a file. In the Advanced --> File Watcher tab I am using the Auto-Edit variable to detect the file name that is being watched.

I then use this variable as a parameter in a command job that is forced in when the transfer is successful.

This works fine for all of the file names I use this for except for one.

The file name in question has a prefix of %BMOCOM-SEND%random_rest_of_file_name. The FW watches for %BMOCOM-SEND%* and it finds the file(s) and transfer them successfully.

The Auto-Edit in the filewatcher strips off the %BMOCOM-SEND% prefix because it thinks it is a variable. I get an error in the Alerts console stating "Encountered error while setting value for autoedit."

The parameter in the forced in job resolves to "random_rest_of_file_name".

In the job that gets forced in when the transfer is complete I have tried to create an Auto-Edit variable in the Set tab that has the %BMOCOM-SEND% prefix and uses the value in the FW Auto-Edit (which is the truncated file name) but that is not working - maybe I have that set up and resolving incorrectly.

I'll take any suggestions on how to set up either Auto-Edit variable in either job since the file name is dynamic.
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JOB FAILED TO EXECUTE DUE TO USER ENVIRONMENT

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:53:13 GMT

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:53:13 GMT
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I've given up investigating this one. We get it very occasionally - BMC said it's an operating system problem, and the unix sys admins said it was a control-m problem.

Usually just rerunning a few minutes later works, if not a bounce of the agent (as Sukie said) sorts it.
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Installing ControlM in a HA (Solaris) environment...

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:32:47 GMT

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:32:47 GMT
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Did it a while back, but with local dedicated database. Some pointers I can still remember:

before you start

set BMC_HOST_INSTALL=<your>, and if it is EM set BMC_EM_PROFILE_NAME=<your>

It's a lot less painful if you use csh as the default shell

Suggest you allow VCS to monitor your installation, and check what the processes actually running are so you can monitor the correct ones (manual very vague). for CTMS and A, we monitor the database, and the su, ca and rt processes, and monitor the ag and at processes separately. We also have the server set as "critical" - ie it will cause a failover, but not the agent.

A control-m server installation on a vcs cluster is fairly straightforward - you just have to make sure to use the vip everywhere (in the EM gtw, remote agents etc).

Installation is easy, it's the monitoring and auto failover that's a bit harder, just get your sys admin involved!

With EM we have VCS handle/monitor the database, naming service, cms and config agent, and everything else in the config manager. Just remember that if you start cms with the root_menu it doesn't start with a name which it needs when running in a cluster
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Alert Messages.

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:15:22 GMT

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:15:22 GMT
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I had the same problem with de message "The interval ...." and solved just killing the watchdog process and start it again automatically.
Thank MeUser.
Aaron Hernandez
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Error code details

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:09:40 GMT

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:09:40 GMT
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The full message should be "5068 WARNING: MANUAL INTERVENTION REQUIRED. PREV COULD NOT BE CALCULATED"

Does that help find the problem?
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Error to open archived ViewPoint

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:51:45 GMT

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:51:45 GMT
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Hi to all.

We now have installed the FIXPACK 7.0.00.400.

From that moment has not functioned the 'Open Archived ViewPoint'.
Not able to open the viewpoint of yesterday.

We have the following logs:

07/02/2012 13:27:56.896 [0] emdb EMDB::RWDBErrorHandler(thread 1423) message = [SERVERERROR] ORA-00904: "T11254"."EM_STAT_DETAIL_DATA": invalid identifier

You know it can happen?

When you load a Archived ViewPoint, that table uses: A120206002_AJOB?

Thanks very much to all.
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Installing ControlM in a HA (Solaris) environment...

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:21:23 GMT

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:21:23 GMT
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Has anyone done this before...planning to install Controlm in a Veritas cluster as well as installing the database on a RAC environment.

I have a fair idea of what needs to be done. I was hoping someone on the forum has done this before, whom can give me some pointers as the documentation on the BMC website is a bit vague.

Regards.
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Control-M Failover

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:53:21 GMT

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:53:21 GMT
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I used the same failover on AIX using HACMP.

I implemented EM failover by periodically exporting the EM database, copy it on the passive node and import it. It is really enought to do it once per day or even once per week (as I do).
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script to distribute ControlM agent install/upgrade via SCCM

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:13:35 GMT

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:13:35 GMT
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Hi ,

Any one has ever tried to distribute Control-M agent install / upgrade using MS SCCM tool ?

If yes , what would be the procedure batch file / VB scripts required for implementation ? We chose to follow this as we have hundreds of windows agents to be upgraded and manual upgrade would tedious task .

Regards,
Sharas.
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script to distribute ControlM agent install/upgrade via SCCM

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:11:02 GMT

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:11:02 GMT
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Hi ,

Any one has ever tried to distribute Control-M agent install / upgrade using MS SCCM tool ?

If yes , what would be the procedure batch file / VB scripts required for implementation ? We chose to follow this as we have hundreds of windows agents to be upgraded and manual upgrade would tedious task .

Regards,
Sharas.
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Error code details

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:11:39 GMT

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:11:39 GMT
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5068 WARNING: MANUAL INTERVENTION REQUIRED.
First time seen this message on a job failure.
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LATESUB parm shoot mail

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:25:18 GMT

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:25:18 GMT
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A latetime shout to a destination set up as type Mail (in the shout destinations table) will do the job. You have to make sure the smtp mail settings are set up correctly (via ctm_menu) though.

Note that latetime shouts do not work on jobs that have been rerun.
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Cluster instllation...Web server not running in BACKUP node.

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:19:24 GMT

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:19:24 GMT
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AFT Filewatcher error "File size is not static"

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:24:51 GMT

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:24:51 GMT
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Hello,

I'm trying to transfer files from one unix host to a windows one using AFT 6.4.
I shall transfer all the failes named retarcfi.* if there is one or more present.

I tried both filewatch and copy and filewatch, then copy, I always get an error message for the filewatcher saying the size of the file is not static.

This happens whatever the size of the file is. Here is a sysout:

File for watch is 'retarcfi.*' in directory '/TCF7/interfaces/out/e2p/a_traiter'.
Minimum file size is [0]Bytes;
Time to wait is [1]Minutes;
Start to watch for file: retarcfi.20120202122945
Time Limit for file watching was exceeded. Total watch time is [60] Seconds.
File watching for file 'retarcfi.20120202122945' failed. Minimum file size is [0]Bytes.
Current file size is [0]Bytes. File size is not static.
Number of iterations while size is static is [2].Total watch time is [60] Seconds.
Job executed with errors !!!. exiting.

Does anyone got an idea of what happen there?

Thanks in advance for any help.

Felix
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How do I schedule for the first business day of the month?

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:06:07 GMT

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:06:07 GMT
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Create a calendar with all your business days selected and called it BWD for example.

In the scheduling tab in the job definition put your BWD calendar in the month days calendar field, and enter D1 for the days of the month. This will give you exactly what you require.
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Quantitative Ressources Deletion

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:55:14 GMT

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:55:14 GMT
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open a sql session to your database.

select * from CMR_QRTAB where QRESNAME='qresourcename'

This lists all the quantative resources on the QR resource table - this will show how many are reserved, in use etc.

select * from CMR_QRUSE where QRESNAME='qresourcename'

Will show resources actually in use and what is using them.

Hope that helps a little.
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EXECTIME > 999

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:43:09 GMT

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:43:09 GMT
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In version 7, if you use periodic calendars you can have periodic statistics giving you a different average run time for weekend and weekday executions.
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Clean daily/ ctmudly

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:40:14 GMT

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:40:14 GMT
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Or you can just use the ctmudlst command and select the appropriate option from the resultant menu. Or on the command line, ctmudlst LIST/UPDATE/DELETE <daily>
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Agentless Executions on Windows Hosts

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:56:14 GMT

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:56:14 GMT
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We are using agentless to submit a job to a windows cluster (windows 2003 X64 OS) to bounce a sql server instance.

It's not working, we are getting an error of :

CLUSTER ENTAAP1509U RESOURCE "SQL Server Fulltext (INST1520)" /OFFLINE
Access is denied.

When the same userid runs that command having logged on to the box via terminal services, it works, so it would appear to us to be a problem with the WMI protocol.

Has anyone else come across this problem, and if yes the how do we resolve?
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In codition setting

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:20:55 GMT

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:20:55 GMT
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Hello all,

I have an issue when defining IN condition.

what's the different of below 2 setting:

In JOB B add #-JOBB-TO-JOBD as an OUT Condition or
In JOB B add @@JOBB-TO-JOBD as an OUT Condition

In JOB D add #-JOBB-TO-JOBD as an IN Condition or
In JOB D add @@JOBB-TO-JOBD as an IN Condition

Thanks!
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Clean daily/ ctmudly

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:28:16 GMT

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:28:16 GMT
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It is not possible to run a daily twice, because when the daily runs the tabel CMR_UDLAST is update with dailyname en date information. In some case you want to run the daily twice or more.

How to clean a user daily:

To check the daily: (start sql)
select * from CMR_UDLAST
go
----------------------------------------

To delete the daily
delete from CMR_UDLAST
where DAILYNAME = 'name'
go
---------------------------------------
To use in a script
eg scriptname is CleanDaily.sh
usage: ./CleanDaily.sh TEST
(daily TEST is an example)

#!/bin/ksh

# Gemaakt door janctm
# opruimen daily

echo ---- Daily verwijderen uit de database ----

daily=$1

SQL << eof
delete from CMR_UDLAST
where DAILYNAME = '$daily'
go
eof
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EXECTIME > 999

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:22:43 GMT

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:22:43 GMT
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Is there anyway that this can be enlarged.

We dont' want to use average run time % as during the week the times can be rather short. Weekends the josb can run in excess of the 20 hours or so that 999 permits.

Does anyone know if there is greater flexibility in this field in EM 7.0

Thanks
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Run job every 20 minutes except between 2 and 4am

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:56:07 GMT

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:56:07 GMT
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If this is a daily job,unless your newday is between 02:00 and 04:00 you may also need to have a Maxwait of 1 and maximum number of iterations/a lock condition to prevent two instances from running at the same time. (Comments based on 6.3 version.)
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AFT 7 Return codes?

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:21:09 GMT

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:21:09 GMT
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I solved the problem looking for this text "*No matching files for pattern*" through the steps, there are not other kind of messages i should intercept.

Now i have this problem:
a) I have a aft ftp job which will be restarted max 20 times on the KO
-1-How can i do to send an email only when the last rerun (the 20th) finish KO?

I tried with the job steps "*00020*" since i noticed Control-M doesn't allow "*runno - '00020'*" because the special chars, so with "*00020*" it doesn't send any email...there is any kind of thing i can do to obtain what im looking for?

Thanks so much.
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Issue when defining In Conditions

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:45:38 GMT

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:45:38 GMT
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try Group Scheduling or make use of dummy jobs.
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How do I schedule for the first business day of the month?

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:40:28 GMT

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:40:28 GMT
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I'm using Control-M scheduling and will appreciate anyone's help here. I put 01 in DAYS, and 1,2,3,4,5 in WDAYS to have a job run only on the first weekday or business day (m-f) of the month. However, since DAYS is 01, it skips the months that doesn't have the first day landing on a weekday or business day (m-f).

Is there anyway I could schedule the job to run every month on the first business day without having to use DCAL or WCAL?

If not, can anyone explain how to use these calendars? I've been doing plenty of research, and haven't found an answer to this problem.

THX
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Negative return codes on Windows

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:39:01 GMT

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:39:01 GMT
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FYI you can return a negative code on Unix aswell with a little magic and a Unix Control-M/Agent can also return negative exit codes.

Cheers
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JOB FAILED TO EXECUTE DUE TO USER ENVIRONMENT

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:35:51 GMT

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:35:51 GMT
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This error message is tricky and the reasons very different. If you want to identify the "real reasons", give us some further details:

- Control-M/Agent version
- Operating System
- Exit code
- The full log of your job
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Are EM server and CTM server on same CDs in 6.3.01?

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:30:11 GMT

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:30:11 GMT
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Control-M Enterprise Manager and Control-M/Server are always packaged on different CDs in every 6.x versions (aka 6.1.01 up to 6.4.01).

Version 7.00 is the first version to propose a full package with every single element of the infrastructure on the same CD (DROST.7.0.00_%ARCH%.iso) aside from the Windows GUI Clients of course.

Cheers
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Vancouver Graphic Designer

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:24:12 GMT

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:24:12 GMT
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Vancouver Graphic Designer � Smallbusinesswebdesigns.ca offers graphic design in Vancouver & Surrey at competitive prices.
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What do know about Sensex?

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:07:19 GMT

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:07:19 GMT
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An abbreviation of the Bombay Exchange Sensitive Index (Sensex) - the benchmark index of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). It is composed of 30 of the largest and most actively-traded stocks on the BSE. Initially compiled in 1986, the Sensex is the oldest stock index in India.

Bollinger Bands Strategy Forex
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Set tab

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:30:49 GMT

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:30:49 GMT
==========================================================================================
This is where Auto-Edit variables are defined. Auto-Edit variables are a somewhat complex topic, because there are a lot of them, and they display varied behavior.

A good place to start is the Control-M User Guide. If you want to jump right into Auto-Edit variables, flip to p. 87, which takes you to the following section:

Part 2 - Defining the production environment > 4 Defining how jobs should run > Creating and editing jobs > Defining and using variables that are dynamically resolved at runtime
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How to automate a job which waits for a file to run

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:07:58 GMT

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:07:58 GMT
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Use he File Watcher like so -

ctmfw /FILE_PATH/FILE_NAME.txt CREATE 0 60 10 5 1435

make the second job dependent on this. Usually this job will produce a COMPSTAT=7 if it times out waiting for the file, so you have to add a DO OK and delete of the output condition to the steps tab.

If you make the job cyclic then you will have everything covered (remember that the trigger file will need deleting).
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PeopleSoft Connection Issue

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:51:02 GMT

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:51:02 GMT
==========================================================================================
Check if pstools.properties file available in the following directory
$HOME/ctm_agent/ctm/cm/PS8/java
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Are EM server and CTM server on same CDs in 6.3.01?

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:14:25 GMT

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:14:25 GMT
==========================================================================================
I'm pretty sure 6.3 Server and EM are on different CD's but its been a long time since I've seen them, and be aware 6.3.01 goes out of support at the end of this year (2012).
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JOB FAILED TO EXECUTE DUE TO USER ENVIRONMENT

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:56:39 GMT

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:56:39 GMT
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Hello Deepa,
i had this problem yesterday on a linix mashine.
The problem was that the home directory of the agent not the right permissions have.

It should have 755

regards
vassilis
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Quantitative Ressources Deletion

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:29:46 GMT

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:29:46 GMT
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Anyone can help me ?

:P
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Rerun job that has ended with run time less than 10 minute

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:33:29 GMT

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:33:29 GMT
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Thank you for the response - I was coming to the idea that the Shout Destination table would be my only option.
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Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:20:29 GMT
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Andyshack,

it will be a good idea as well to pass the %%RUNCOUNT autoedit variable in your message text. Doing so, you will be able to control potentially infinite rerun loops and leuch the ctmpsm only if the amount of rerun already done has not reached an specified limitation.
you will then have to parse the message text received by your script, for the 2nd received parameter will nowcontain 2 words (the orderid and the runcount). This will make your script a bit more complex.
cheers
Nicolas Mulot
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Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:08:22 GMT
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Andyshack,

What you need is to shout to program.
Using ctm_menu  Parameter Customization Menu  Shout destination tables, you have to update your shout destination table (default SYSTEM an create a new entry, type P (program) the physical name of which being the full path of the script.
Lets call this logical sertination �RERUN_IF_TOO_SHORT� and the physical name c:\batchshout\rerun_if_too_short.bat).

The rerun_if_too_short.bat should contain at least the following

set ORDERID=%~2
ctmpsm �updateajf %ORDERID% rerun
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JOB FAILED TO EXECUTE DUE TO USER ENVIRONMENT

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:05:20 GMT

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:05:20 GMT
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Its in log & in sysout it giving error like @Failed to submit Job, found empty sysout.
Job submission aborted due to error in executing.
Job submission aborted due to error in Autoedit variables.
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Are EM server and CTM server on same CDs in 6.3.01?

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:21:16 GMT

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:21:16 GMT
==========================================================================================
For 6.2 EM server and CTM server were on the same CD.

For 6.3.01 are EM server and CTM server on the same CDs, or on separate CDs in this version? It seems like they might be seperate in this version.
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JOB FAILED TO EXECUTE DUE TO USER ENVIRONMENT

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:21:18 GMT

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:21:18 GMT
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Is that message in the jobs log or in the sysout? If it's in the sysout then is there any more? I think we've come across this before and a stop/start of the agent normally resolves it.
==========================================================================================

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:53:23 GMT
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Hi,

I am getting error while executing the Jobs.

"JOB FAILED TO EXECUTE DUE TO USER ENVIRONMENT"
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Rerun job that has ended with run time less than 10 minute

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:45:58 GMT

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:45:58 GMT
==========================================================================================
I need to rerun a job that has ended successfully but has run too quickly. I have been unable to find any parameter to use in the Steps panel that will indicate that the EXECTIME is too small.

I am using Control-M 6.3
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LATESUB parm shoot mail

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:51:26 GMT

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:51:26 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi All,

I have a request which says to shoot a mail on a job which is late.

Ex:
I have a requirement when a job HARITEST should shoot a mail when it has not run by 1500hrs. Mail should be send to <mail>
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Quantitative Ressources Deletion

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:43:10 GMT

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:43:10 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi all,

I have an issue when i try to delete some quantitative ressources.

When I delete one of them, i have a request rejected by datacenter. because some ressources are used by jobs.

But when, i search the jobs using the QR, i found nothing.

Could you give me a solution (control-m utility, command or sql request) to liberate the QR or force deletion.

Thanks in advance.

regards :wink:
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Running multiple times when previous day was holiday

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:13:03 GMT

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:13:03 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi all,

How can i create job definition which run multiple times if previous day was holiday. Let say the job should run 3 times in monday because saturday and sunday was holiday.

Please Advise.

Thanks
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destination files become changed when doing AFT

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:50:21 GMT

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:50:21 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hello all experts,

I have installed CopssH to make my windows act as as SFTP server. however there is a problem am facing now when transferring the files

I am try to transfer .TXT files from AIX to windows(COPSSH installed) and linked to destination drive as well. what is the happening is as soon it got transferred content of the destination file become clubbed , ie, rows are clubbed.

eg:-

source.txt
ssssssssssssssssssssssssss
yyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

destination.txt
ssssssssssssssssssssssssssyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyhhhhhhhhhhh
hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

any idea why this happening?

highly appreciated if you could provide reply on this
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Run job every 20 minutes except between 2 and 4am

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:00:46 GMT

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:00:46 GMT
==========================================================================================
oh my do i feel stupid now ! :)

thanks gglau!
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Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:33:51 GMT
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cyclic every 20 minutes from target

time from = 0400
time until = 0200
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Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:32:57 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi all,

I'd like to know if it is possible to define a cyclic job that stops running during a defined time interval. For exemple run every 20 minutes except between 2 and 4 AM. In crontab that would look like this:

[code:1]00, 20, 40 0-2, 4-23 * * * myjob.sh[/code:1]

Regards.
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SNMP trap format ( Sysout )

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:38:39 GMT

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:38:39 GMT
==========================================================================================
Dears,

hi , how are you?

I have one point, as you know the trap consists of 20 distinct SNMP variables

My questions, can I sent output job (I mean Sysout job) on control-m by SNMP?

Because as you know the kind attached control-m mail txt file only, this means I can�t control or do any setting on format txt file for sysout job.

Please advice
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Issue when defining In Conditions

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:33:04 GMT

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:33:04 GMT
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Job A(Mon-Sun) out condition Adone(+)
Job B(Sun) out condition Bdone(+)
Job C(Sun) out condition Cdone(+)

Job D(M-Sat) in condition(Adone)
Job D(Sun) in condition(Adone (and) Bdone (and) Cdone)

For job D alone 2 instance have to be created so that mon-sat A alone will be predecessor on Sunday alone A,B& C will be predecessor for the job.

Please do a test run revert me.

Regards,
Archana
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AFT 7 Return codes?

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:08:10 GMT

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:08:10 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi,

I tryed the AFT option : Watches the file until it reaches a certain size or passes a time limit, and then transfers the file from Host1 to Host2

Value used : Minimum detect size=0,Time Limit=2 minutes,Transfert all matching files

Files matches, Rc=0
No files matches, Rc=7
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Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:16:49 GMT
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It should fail with 7 return code,

In the job log, if the OSCOMPSTAT parameter is 7 it indicates that file watch failed.

i guess you are not watching the files in AFT job, only the FTP doing, right?

if so you will not capture in step tabs.

share your agent details.

let me know if you need any other info.
==========================================================================================

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 14:08:11 GMT
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Im already using the AFT 7.
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how to connect to database sql server

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 12:04:52 GMT

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 12:04:52 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi there, I have designed a website on local-host. I am having a problem with its sql server. As I upload the site files on server its shows an error of sql server connectivity. Please suggest me something.
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AFT 7 Return codes?

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 08:25:50 GMT

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 08:25:50 GMT
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upgrade AFT to 7 version, AFTP job will be not ok if the files are not there.
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Set tab

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 07:39:46 GMT

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 07:39:46 GMT
==========================================================================================
Can anyone please explain about set tab in Job Editing form in Control-M/EM GUI.

Thanks in advance !!!
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AFT 7 Return codes?

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:59:54 GMT

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:59:54 GMT
==========================================================================================
I know i have to intercept this test on the steps because it just happened, and it will work only for this case, but what about the other kind of error messages which can appear?
Is not good to have to wait for every run and read the sysout manually though the desktop to get to know what happened. For now i know only one case, but i don't know what msg if will receive if the destination host has no space on the file system, or the user has not the granted, or if the ftp connection went down ecc.

I cant believe this module work like this without any internal control. With no Return code is not really useful, maybe i will back to use my own scripts, they could be slower but they work like they should.
==========================================================================================

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:49:53 GMT
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Why don't you use ON conditions to trap the 'No matching files for pattern' message in the output and then DO NOTOK if it's present in the output.
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How to automate a job which waits for a file to run

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:35:15 GMT

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:35:15 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi all,

I have a job running under CTM which is manually run after a particular file is put in the right place.
This job doesn't actually use the file but plainly triggers another stream run.
The dependencies of this file is none, as in it is not used anywhere else in the system.

Is there a way in CTM to automate this process? if i can tell the job to wait for the file and run as soon as i get the file?

how can i use file watcher to do this task?

note : the job may require to be run with the same file name but different or more data many number of times in a month.

PS: i'm quite new to this.
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Recycling C-M Server results in disconnected agents... why?

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:08:15 GMT

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:08:15 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi gglau,

Windows agents, no. Persistent connection, yes.

Only the two problematic agents have a persistent connection set up, though. Is there a known issue with persistent connections in general?

Thanks for your input.
==========================================================================================

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:29:06 GMT
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Are they Windows agents using persistent connection? If I remember correctly, this combination has a known issue not able to reconnect after CTM server restart. I don't know if any FP has addressed this.
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Monday morning jobs

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:23:43 GMT

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:23:43 GMT
==========================================================================================
Your real question isn't what you asked initially. My answer was based on your question

[quote]How would you schedule a job that has to run on monday morning, but really is connected to friday night's batch? (specifically, jobs running Monday morning are dependant on job running Friday night).
[/quote]

For your real question, you can set the Friday job waiting for an extra condition that is created on Monday. Make sure the job has MAXWAIT of 3.
==========================================================================================

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:43:39 GMT
==========================================================================================
I'm not sure it addresses my need. Maybe I don't understand your answer.
I want to order the job on Friday, but I want it to run on Monday morning as part of Friday night's batch.
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Reg the Control-M Admin Certification

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:20:08 GMT

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:20:08 GMT
==========================================================================================
[quote="Senthilkumar"]Hi All,

Greetings :)

I am using Control-M 6.2.01.300 since 2007. i want to do the certification in Control-M Adminstrator .

How can i do that? is there any critiria for that doing the Administrator?

Could anyone please help me ?

Thanks in advance.

~ Senthil.[/quote]

Hi Senthil

Greeting

I am working on control-M 6.3 for almost 1 year.Now we planned to upgrade to version7. so we started upgrading for the testing environements.I am planning to write certification , what is the examination name and code, i surfed in the BMC site but it is confused.
Please help me with the correct exam code ,preparation documents.

Thanks
Chandru
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Recycling C-M Server results in disconnected agents... why?

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:16:03 GMT

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:16:03 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi everyone,

I recently added some new parameters to the config.dat file on several servers (using 6.4.01).

After recycling one of the servers, two of its agents went down, and I was not able to make them available from the ctm_menu. The only way to bring them back up was to shut down the CM Agent processes and restart them from the command line. Both agents had a control module for SAP installed. All other agents on the server, which did not have a module, were unaffected and stayed up.

Has anyone encountered similar issues? Or does anyone know why this is happening? Whether it's possible to prevent it? I still have some servers to recycle, but now that I've encountered this unexpected system behaviour, I'm reluctant to go through with the change. I'd like to prevent the agent downtimes, if possible.

Thanks for any help.
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AFT 7 Return codes?

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:26:22 GMT

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:26:22 GMT
==========================================================================================
Thanks for the answer, i think AFT its a great way to move files but the big problem seem to be the return code, i don't understand why they didn't think its a necessity, without it how we should control the execution?

I can't take away the * from the file name because i don't know if i will have to move 1 or more files daily, plus every file has a kind of random code that i can know before so i must use the * to get all of them.

Can anybody else give me advices to know what kind of standard msgs i should try to find into the sysout (using the steps) to force the job to finish in the way it should?

I will write to BMC for this problem to, hopefully we will have it "fixed" soon.
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Negative return codes on Windows

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 02:26:10 GMT

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 02:26:10 GMT
==========================================================================================
Negative result code is for Windows only. UNIX result code is always positive.

There is no side effect of having negative result code. I believe Control-M agent is evaluating the result code as UNIX style even though it is Windows. Negative value when treated as positive becomes a very big value. This prompts agent to think there is problem in launching the command, hence fork failure error message.
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Control-M system date,time

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:50:23 GMT

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:50:23 GMT
==========================================================================================
The value is not number of hours, but rather the absolute time when new day occurs.

+ or - is to specify new day change to occur after or before midnight, respectively.

At +07:00, the period between midnight and 7am belongs to previous day. That is Monday 06:59 is ODATE Sunday and Monday 07:01 is ODATE Monday.

At -22:00, the period between 22:00 and midnight belongs to next day. That is Monday 21:59 is ODATE Monday and Monday 22:01 is ODATE Tuesday.
==========================================================================================

Can we update multiple alerts on Control-M 6.4

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:36:57 GMT

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:36:57 GMT
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You can multiple-highlight and set Notice / Handle state in one click
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AFT 7 Return codes?

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:27:04 GMT

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:27:04 GMT
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[quote]No matching files for pattern 'FRO*.zip'
Transfer #1 completed successfully

Job executed successfully. exiting.
[/quote]

It isn't AFT job not providing proper return code, but that the return code for your successful job is zero. Take away * in the filename and it will fail with non-zero return code. However, if you have multiple transfers within a job, return code does not help much.

Tell BMC that we want job to fail if file not found, whether filename is a specific name or a search pattern. I have failed to convince BMC.
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Monday morning jobs

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:18:04 GMT

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:18:04 GMT
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This is what PREV will be translated to.

If a job's schedule is M-F, on ODATE Monday, PREV is previous Friday. PREV means the previous order date relative to the ODATE of the job. Similarly, NEXT means the next order date relative to the ODATE of the job. PREV and NEXT are available as date of condition (for definition) or as system AutoEdit variable of the job.
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Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:15:14 GMT
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Hi all,
I'm having a bit of an issue here. As many businesses we run our batch daily monday night thru friday night.

How would you schedule a job that has to run on monday morning, but really is connected to friday night's batch? (specifically, jobs running Monday morning are dependant on job running Friday night).

Bonus question: When monday is a business holiday, I need it to run the Tuesday morning...

Thank you all.
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AFT 7 Return codes?

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:19:37 GMT

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:19:37 GMT
==========================================================================================
Has Anybody know the kind of return codes i can receive when the AFT goes KO?
I just tried a regular copy of a file which was not existent, and i receive COMPSTAT=0

------------------------
the sysout produced:
------------------------
"+ Job started at '0117 15:46:52:941' orderno - '0j87a' runno - '00003'
Number of transfers - 1
+ Host1 'Local'[Windows-LOCAL] username 'USER' - Host2 'ftp.pow.com'[Windows-FTP] username 'USER'
Local host is: FTP_SERVER - Windows 2003 Service Pack 2 build 3790 - x86 Family 15 Model 4 Stepping 1, GenuineIntel
+ ********** Starting transfer #1 out of 1 ***************
Connection to FTP server on host ftp.pow.com was established
No matching files for pattern 'FRO*.zip'
Transfer #1 completed successfully

Job executed successfully. exiting.

Job ended at '0117 15:46:53:394'
Elapsed time [1sec] CPU usage [0.1sec]"

-----
Log:
-----
"ENDED AT 20120117154654. OSCOMPSTAT 0. RUNCNT 3"

There is something i can do to obtain a Return code? or i just need to work on the steps looking for every kind of possibly msgs printed into the sysout?

Thanks in advance.
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Can we update multiple alerts on Control-M 6.4

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:48:21 GMT

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:48:21 GMT
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Hello,

You can update mutiple alerts by a sql update query in Control-M/EM Database . you can set HANDLED=2 in ALARM table while using NODE_ID to sort your alerts from a particular agent node

Eg:- UPDATE ALARM set HANDLED=2 where NODE_ID="<<server>>"

Also, you may recycle your GAS server after the update.
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Control-M system date,time

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:08 GMT

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:08 GMT
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Well, It's basically how many hours to NEWDAY from midnight.
+ or - midnight.
So if your NEWDAY is at , say, 0600 AM, then it would be +0600, if its at 0700 AM , it would be +0700.
That is what i believe it is, but I am not too sure... we use it the same way though. It's always better to get a second opinion :)
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Negative return codes on Windows

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:26:45 GMT

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:26:45 GMT
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Hi,

I understand that these are not acceptable, as they will result in a fork failure, and potentially not return the code back properly.

But the job will still fail, so what is the full implications of having a job that return a negative return code, e.g. -1.

Thanks,
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How do I get an alert on ECS if a job/group is not mounted?

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:52:32 GMT

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:52:32 GMT
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Hi,

You can look the <ctmudchk> Control-M utility

ie: ctmudchk -DAILY <your user daily name> -ACTION LIST

If it returns nothing, then everything for the specific User Daily is correctly ordered and found in the AJF.

For future date:
ctmudchk -DAILY <your user daily name> -ACTION LIST -ODATE <your future odate> | grep <your_jobname>

If no job found, send alert
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Can we update multiple alerts on Control-M 6.4

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:26:36 GMT

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:26:36 GMT
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Hi All,

I would like to know if the is a way to update multiple alerts on Alerts GUI at one shot. Coz sometimes we receive around 500 job failure alerts all together if there is a any server issue. How is it possible to update the alerts for all those failures at one shot instead of manually updating it one by one. :cry:

Thanks in advance,
Solly
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Control-M system date,time

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 13:56:11 GMT

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 13:56:11 GMT
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To change control-m system date & time we use ctm_menu command and go to options 6>Parameter Customization-->3>System Parameters and shout destination tables-->2>System Parameters-->1>Day Time

when i am entering time it is asking for + or - sign before entering time

can any body explain the concept of sign in time in control-m perspective
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Control-M 7.0

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:07:06 GMT

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:07:06 GMT
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Ok donc les changements vis � vis de l'ancienne infrastructure sont le changement d'OS (2003 -> 2008) et la version de Control-M (6.4.01 -> 7.0.00).

Le fait que certaines actions fonctionnent et d'autres non est d'autant plus �trange que toutes ces actions transitent de la m�me fa�on entre les clients GUI et l'Enterprise Manager, � savoir via du protocole GIOP.

Sachant cela on peut �mettre les hypoth�ses suivantes:

# C�t� client
1. l'Enterprise Manager renvoie les informations demand�es mais le client GUI ne les affichent pas => il faut regarder les logs c�t� client
2. le client GUI ne transmet pas la demande et par cons�quent il est normal qu'aucun retour ne soit re�u => il faut regarder les logs c�t� Enterprise Manager

# C�t� infrastructure Control-M
1. L'enterprise Manger ne transmet pas la demande au Control-M/Server => probl�me potentiel avec la gateway (processus ecs.gtw)
2. Le Control-M/Server effectue la demande mais ne renvoie pas l'information � l'Enterprise Manager => probl�me avec les processus p_ctmco/p_ctmcs qui g�rent la communication avec le processus ecs.gtw c�t� Enteprise Manager
3. Le Control-M/Server n'effectue pas les demandes de l'Enteprise Manager => probl�me avec les processus p_ctmco/p_ctmcs

# C�t� infrastructure
1. Ton serveur qui h�berge l'Enterprise Manager et le Control-M/Server souffre de micro-coupures r�seaux => je ne pense pas que le gestionnaire d'�v�nements windows enregistre ce genre d'informations mais au moins tu devrais avoir des messages de timeout dans les logs. Sinon tu peux demander aux �quipes r�seaux de monitorer un jour ou deux et voir s'ils constatent des soucis
2. Ton Control-M/Server a des soucis pour communiquer avec ta base de donn�es => idem il faut v�rifier les logs du Control-M/Server voire ceux de la base

Si tout cela ne donne rien, je pense qu'il faudra faire intervenir un consultant mais comme ils ne sont pas l�gion chez BMC, la recherche peut rapidement se compliquer.

Bon courage !
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Issue when defining In Conditions

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:27:46 GMT

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:27:46 GMT
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Do B & C need to run before D on a Sunday?

Seems to me you need to use 'or' conditions and set relationship manually.
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Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:07:23 GMT
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Thank you all for your help.

Chris, I tried your solution. I wasn't aware about the maybe condition (there is no mention in the documentation of Control-M).
But your solution works partially because it works like a "OR" condition.
For example, if JOB A and JOB C are ordered, once one finishes then JOB D start and this is not the result I want.

Otherwise, and because all my jobs are in the same Smart Table, I set up the option "Adjust Condition" to Yes in the Smart Table and this solution works in all cases for me.

Thank you all again
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Conditional in-condition

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:41:02 GMT

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:41:02 GMT
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Thanks fafa and chris,
both proposal look promising, I'll try them.
Chris' looks too good to be true ;)
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Control-M 7.0

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:33:22 GMT

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:33:22 GMT
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Salut,

1. Sur quelle architecture �tait h�berg�e la version 6.3.01 (os/ram/database)
Windows server 2003/4Gb RAM/ la database est sur un serveur � part, lequel n'a pas chang�

2. Quel est le fixpack appliqu� sur ton serveur Control-M (CTMSV/CTMEM/CTMAG)
Fix pack 2

3. Les usagers ont-ils tous la m�me version de fixpack sur le Control-M/EM GUI (OS/FIXPACK) ? Si ce n'est pas le cas, est-ce que tous les clients indiff�remment de la version du client rencontrent le probl�me ?
TOUS les clients sont au m�me niveau (Fixpack 2) et rencontrent tous le m�me probl�me

4. Combien de fois par jour rencontrent-ils le probl�me.
entre 1 et 5 fois, ca reste tr�s variable...

5. Quel est le diagnostique du support BMC sur ton probl�me ?
ils ont l'air aussi dans le n�ant que nous... Ils ont fait plusieurs suggetions qui ont �t� appliqu�es, mais qui n'ont rien r�gl�.

J'avais des doutes sur la nouvelle version de Control-M, mais plus le temps avance et que je ne vois aucun feedback de personne qui va dans la m�me direction que nous, je me demande si le probl�me n'est pas externe � Control-M.

J'ai �crit le probl�me ici pour confirmer s'il n'est pr�sent que dans notre environnement.... C'est tr�s frustrant...

Chris
P.S. pas de probl�me pour lire anglais
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Issue when defining In Conditions

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:47:16 GMT

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:47:16 GMT
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Chrisw,

Oh how I wish your solution worked, life would be so simple!
I have set up a test schedule using your proposed solution and it does not work for me.

I believe that the only way your solution would work is if you either

1. have an 'If Scheduled' type job running daily which would post the 'missing' conditions for JOBD on the days when JOBB and JOBC are not scheduled, or

2. you are using smart tables which have the 'If Scheduled' type functionality via the 'Adjust Conditions' option

So I believe that you are either using smart tables or you have a If Scheduled job running in the background that you don't know about. If you're not utilising either then I'd be very interested to hear more from you about how this all works.
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How to find out what happened to a past job?

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:50:28 GMT

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:50:28 GMT
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Thank-you!

I was able to use the IOALOG table to aid in finding the job disapeared due to another job in a completely different scheduling group having the exact same out condition as the predecessor of the job that vanished. This caused the job to run on 1/1 and be removed from the AJF on the 1/2 newday, instead of waiting for the trigger.
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E-Mail instead of shout to alert window when job aborts

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:45:37 GMT

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:45:37 GMT
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Even if you are not fan of such solution, it's the easiest. You can set this up quite quickly with the mass update utility or by modifying exporting-> modifying -> importing the XML .
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How do I get an alert on ECS if a job/group is not mounted?

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:38:35 GMT

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:38:35 GMT
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Short answer is: you don't. At least the product does not inform you natively. If you want to detect this kind of events, you'll have to check this out yourself.
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Control-M 7.0

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:27:31 GMT

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:27:31 GMT
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Quelques questions:

1. Sur quelle architecture �tait h�berg�e la version 6.3.01 (os/ram/database)
2. Quel est le fixpack appliqu� sur ton serveur Control-M (CTMSV/CTMEM/CTMAG)
3. Les usagers ont-ils tous la m�me version de fixpack sur le Control-M/EM GUI (OS/FIXPACK) ? Si ce n'est pas le cas, est-ce que tous les clients indiff�remment de la version du client rencontrent le probl�me ?
4. Combien de fois par jour rencontrent-ils le probl�me.
5. Quel est le diagnostique du support BMC sur ton probl�me ?

Commence par r�pondre � ces questions avant qu'on puisse rentrer dans le vif du sujet (c'est � dire la partie "compliqu�e")

PS: tu ne parles par tr�s bien anglais mais le comprends-tu ? Si ce n'est pas le cas, ce n'est peut-�tre pas la peine de traduire ton probl�me :)
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Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:07:06 GMT
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Bonjour � tous,

Nous utilisions la version 6.3 de Control-M sur un serveur physique, 2000 travaux quotidient en moyenne. L�environnement �tait tr�s stable.

Depuis l�ugrade � la version 7.0 de Control-M sur un serveur virtuel (Windows 2008, 13Gb RAM et HD500Gb), plusieurs clients ont des probl�mes avec les �r�ponses � du logiciel.

Ca veut dire que si je fais un �Why �, � Log �, � Sysout � ou � Statistics � sur une job, je n�obtiens aucune r�ponse. J�ai beau patienter 1 minutes ou 30 , rien ne revient. Par contre, sur le m�me travail je peux faire des � HOLD �, � FREE � , �diter le travail et sauvegarder sans probl�me.
Quand ce probl�me survient, la seule solution que j�ai est d�arr�ter/red�marrer EM (Control-M).

Ce probl�me se produit peu importe l�heure du jour, peu importe de le nombre d�usagers connecter, peu importe l�usage (intensif ou pas).

La configuration du serveur a �t� optimis�e et les service pack les plus r�cents de BMC ont �t� appliqu�s.

Est-ce que quelqu�un a une id�e de piste sur ce qui pourrait causer ces probl�mes ?

Merci d�avance.

-----------------------------------------------------------

Si quelqu'un peut r�sumer en anglais ca serait appr�cier, j'�cris trop mal pour tenter une traduction... :-(
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x=foobar: is not an identifier

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:40:43 GMT

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:40:43 GMT
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Thanks for the demonstration pmdeshayes. That clarifies things!
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How to find out what happened to a past job?

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:08:53 GMT

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:08:53 GMT
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You could dump your job's log from the table CMR_IOALOG in the Control-M/Server database if you retain enough days.

If you don't have enough retention, try restoring the backup directory of the Control-M/Agent which is supposed to have executed the batch and get your information from the dsect file.

Note: If the job hasn't been submitted you won't find any dsect file in that directory

If this is the case, your last chance is to ask your DBA to restore your database data on another database and consult the CMR_IOALOG table from there.

Cheers
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How do I get an alert on ECS if a job/group is not mounted?

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:41:26 GMT

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:41:26 GMT
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hello,
How do I get an alert or shout on ECS if a job or group is not mounted on the control-m plane ?
regards
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E-Mail instead of shout to alert window when job aborts

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:32:01 GMT

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:32:01 GMT
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Hi there

Our quality assurance team is running different applications with Control-M. Now the question was raised, if there is a way to send all alerts due to job abortion of just one application to a shout destination different than ESC (alert window). The idea is that the alert of the aborted job is sent by mail to the tester instead of sending it to the alert window.

This should be changed for but one application. Default for all other alerts has to remain ESC.
As I'm not so keen about manually add "IF NOTOK DO MAIL" in about 200 jobs, I wonder if there is that possibilty.
Shout destination is already defined in Shout Destination Table and used in other cases.

We are running Control-M 6.4 on Solaris 10.

Thanks for any help or suggestion
Steve
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How to find out what happened to a past job?

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:11:22 GMT

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:11:22 GMT
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I have a job that was ordered on 1/1 with a max wait of 20.
I only keep archived viewpoints for 7 days.
I keep my sysout logs for 14 days and confirmed that the job ordered on 1/1 in the udly sysout log.
I can see in my archive viewpoint the job was gone on 1/3
The trigger for the job was not available until 1/5 so I know the job did not run.

My question is: Is there an utility or a way to query the database to see what happened to the job?
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Control-M Failover

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 23:01:53 GMT

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 23:01:53 GMT
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Hi all,

We are planing control-m server fail-over, Kindly let me know what are the initial steps need to be followed before fail-over

FYI:

1. Our fail-over step-up is Control-m server database mirror fail-over.

2. Our Control-M set-up consists of following

a. Server A (active) has both control-M EM server and Control-M Server
b. Server B (inactive) which has similar set-up

3. In over set-up server A Control-M server database is Mirrored with Servers B Control-M server Database.

kindly let me know what are the configuration step need to be followed before making the failover on EM side as well on Server side on Server B

note: Kindly send me if any one can provide us document apart from BMC
e-mail_id: maheshkumar.venugopalan@gmail.com

Thanks and Regards
Maheshvenu
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Conditional in-condition

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:19:47 GMT

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:19:47 GMT
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Hi GrandSteph

You Could use the MAYBE (#-)Condition.

JOB A will always require JOB C to run and complete, but will only need JOB B Condition if it has been ordered

In JOB A add the following IN Conditions

JOBC-TO-JOBA
#-JOBB-TO-JOBA

In JOB B add #-JOBB-TO-JOBA as an OUT Condition

This should then work

Regards
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Issue when defining In Conditions

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:57:13 GMT

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:57:13 GMT
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Hi yohcha

You Could use the MAYBE (#-)Condition.
JOBD will always require JOB A to run and complete, but will only need JOB B and JOB C Conditions if they have been ordered

In JOB D add the following IN Conditions

JOBA-TO-JOBD
#-JOBB-TO-JOBD
#-JOBC-TO-JOBD

In JOB A add JOBA-TO-JOBD as an OUT Condition
In JOB B add #-JOBB-TO-JOBD as an OUT Condition
In JOB C add #-JOBC-TO-JOBD as an OUT Condition

This should then work

Thanks
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Define agents on Failover/Secondary server

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:16:53 GMT

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:16:53 GMT
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I get it. Thank you very much for your clear explanation.
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Conditional in-condition

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:01:24 GMT

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:01:24 GMT
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Hi GrandSteph,
You can try a solution with 4 jobs:
JOB A, JOB B, JOB C and "JOB B dummy".
You should run JOB B and JOB C dummy in different days and set this in IN CONDITION definition:
( JOB_B-ENDED AND JOB_C-ENDED) OR (JOB_C-ENDED AND JOB_B_dummy-ENDED).

The tricks is to schedule job B and JOB B dummy (a dummy job to execute all days JOB B is not scheduled).

I created an example on Control/M Server 6.4. I haven't tried it, but I think it could work.

This is the xml draft:
--------

<?xml version='1.0' encoding='ISO-8859-1' ?>
<!DOCTYPE DEFTABLE SYSTEM "deftable.dtd">
<DEFTABLE >
<SCHED_TABLE DATACENTER="pre-produzione62" TABLE_NAME="TEST" USED_BY_CODE="0">
<JOB
APPLICATION="TEST"
APR="0"
AUG="0"
AUTHOR="pippo"
AUTOARCH="0"
CMDLINE="test"
CONFIRM="0"
CRITICAL="0"
CYCLIC="0"
DAYS="ALL"
DAYS_AND_OR="OR"
DEC="0"
FEB="0"
GROUP="TEST"
INTERVAL="00001M"
JAN="0"
JOBNAME="JOB_A"
JUL="0"
JUN="0"
MAR="0"
MAXDAYS="0"
MAXRERUN="0"
MAXRUNS="0"
MAXWAIT="0"
MAY="0"
MEMNAME="JOB_A"
MULTY_AGENT="N"
NOV="0"
OCT="0"
OWNER="pippo"
RETRO="0"
SEP="0"
SHIFT="IGNOREJOB"
SHIFTNUM="+00"
SYSDB="0"
TASKTYPE="Command"
USE_INSTREAM_JCL="0"
WEEKDAYS="ALL"
>
<INCOND AND_OR="AND" NAME="JOB_B-ENDED" ODATE="ODAT" OP="(" />
<INCOND AND_OR="OR" NAME="JOB_C-ENDED" ODATE="ODAT" OP=")" />
<INCOND AND_OR="AND" NAME="JOB_C-ENDED" ODATE="ODAT" OP="(" />
<INCOND AND_OR="AND" NAME="JOB_B_dummy-ENDED" ODATE="ODAT" OP=")" />
</JOB>
<JOB
APPLICATION="TEST"
APR="0"
AUG="0"
AUTHOR="pippo"
AUTOARCH="0"
CMDLINE="test"
CONFIRM="0"
CRITICAL="0"
CYCLIC="0"
DAYS="ALL"
DAYS_AND_OR="AND"
DEC="0"
FEB="0"
GROUP="TEST"
INTERVAL="00001M"
JAN="0"
JOBNAME="JOB_B"
JUL="0"
JUN="0"
MAR="0"
MAXDAYS="0"
MAXRERUN="0"
MAXRUNS="0"
MAXWAIT="0"
MAY="0"
MEMNAME="JOB_B"
MULTY_AGENT="N"
NOV="0"
OCT="0"
OWNER="pippo"
RETRO="0"
SEP="0"
SHIFT="IGNOREJOB"
SHIFTNUM="+00"
SYSDB="0"
TASKTYPE="Command"
USE_INSTREAM_JCL="0"
WEEKDAYS="0,6"
>
<OUTCOND NAME="JOB_B-ENDED" ODATE="ODAT" SIGN="ADD"/>
</JOB>
<JOB
APPLICATION="TEST"
APR="0"
AUG="0"
AUTHOR="pippo"
AUTOARCH="0"
CMDLINE="test"
CONFIRM="0"
CRITICAL="0"
CYCLIC="0"
DAYS="ALL"
DAYS_AND_OR="OR"
DEC="0"
FEB="0"
GROUP="TEST"
INTERVAL="00001M"
JAN="0"
JOBNAME="JOB_C"
JUL="0"
JUN="0"
MAR="0"
MAXDAYS="0"
MAXRERUN="0"
MAXRUNS="0"
MAXWAIT="0"
MAY="0"
MEMNAME="JOB_C"
MULTY_AGENT="N"
NOV="0"
OCT="0"
OWNER="pippo"
RETRO="0"
SEP="0"
SHIFT="IGNOREJOB"
SHIFTNUM="+00"
SYSDB="0"
TASKTYPE="Command"
USE_INSTREAM_JCL="0"
WEEKDAYS="ALL"
>
<OUTCOND NAME="JOB_C-ENDED" ODATE="ODAT" SIGN="ADD"/>
</JOB>
<JOB
APPLICATION="TEST"
APR="0"
AUG="0"
AUTHOR="pippo"
AUTOARCH="0"
CMDLINE="test"
CONFIRM="0"
CRITICAL="0"
CYCLIC="0"
DAYS="ALL"
DAYS_AND_OR="OR"
DEC="0"
FEB="0"
GROUP="TEST"
INTERVAL="00001M"
JAN="0"
JOBNAME="JOB_B_dummy"
JUL="0"
JUN="0"
MAR="0"
MAXDAYS="0"
MAXRERUN="0"
MAXRUNS="0"
MAXWAIT="0"
MAY="0"
MEMNAME="JOB_B_dummy"
MULTY_AGENT="N"
NOV="0"
OCT="0"
OWNER="pippo"
RETRO="0"
SEP="0"
SHIFT="IGNOREJOB"
SHIFTNUM="+00"
SYSDB="0"
TASKTYPE="Dummy"
USE_INSTREAM_JCL="0"
WEEKDAYS="1,2,3,4,5"
>
<OUTCOND NAME="JOB_B_dummy-ENDED" ODATE="ODAT" SIGN="ADD"/>
</JOB>
</SCHED_TABLE>
</DEFTABLE>

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Regards,
Fabrizio
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~: No such file or directory

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:13:50 GMT

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:13:50 GMT
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Hi rombapa,
I think tilde doesn't work inside scripts.
Control/M Agent create a temporary script when it execute command "ls ~". So tilde is not translated to home directory. Use $HOME instead.

You can try this: in the job's Command parameter you can set this:
ls -l ~; sleep 120;
Then you run the job and on the system you grep all processes with fraudprd user:
ps -ef | grep fraudprd

You should found a line like this:
-csh -c /bin/sh -x /ctm_agent/ctm/runtime/CMD.0000005d_005

It's the temp script launched by agent with this content:
#!/bin/sh
ls -l ~; sleep 120;

Fabrizio
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Conditional in-condition

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:00:23 GMT

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:00:23 GMT
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Can I define a job that will trigger if:
1 - In condition is met
or
2 - In condition does not exist ?

Basically trying to get a JOB A dependant on JOB B and JOB C only if JOB B exists, if JOB B doesn't exist then just have JOB A dependant on JOB C.

Thanks.
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x=foobar: is not an identifier

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:00:40 GMT

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:00:40 GMT
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The first line is called a 'shebang'. What you specify as a shebang is used in certain occasions. Here's a little demonstration which is better than words:

$ id
uid=1115(ctmsvadm) gid=500(controlm)

$ which bash
/usr/bin/bash

$ ls -ld /usr/bin/bash
-r-xr-xr-x 1 root bin 732556 May 2 2007 /usr/bin/bash

Note: This is not a symlink as you can see

$ pwd
/tmp

$ cat shebang.sh
#!/usr/bin/bash
_pid=$$
echo "PID: ${_pid}"
ptree ${_pid}
export x=foobar

# Method #1
$ shebang.sh
PID: 3491
4749 /usr/lib/ssh/sshd
16226 /usr/lib/ssh/sshd
16238 /usr/lib/ssh/sshd
22028 ksh -o vi
3491 /usr/bin/bash shebang.sh
3493 ptree 3491

# Method #2
$ /bin/sh shebang.sh
PID: 22793
4749 /usr/lib/ssh/sshd
16226 /usr/lib/ssh/sshd
16238 /usr/lib/ssh/sshd
22028 ksh -o vi
22793 /bin/sh shebang.sh
22796 ptree 22793
shebang.sh: x=foobar: is not an identifier

As you can see, when launched without specifying the shell (Method #1), the shebang is taken into account and the content of the script is ran within a subshell. When using Method #2 (aka. as does Control-M/Agent), the shell is ran using the shell launching the script.

Cheers
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Define agents on Failover/Secondary server

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:08:17 GMT

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:08:17 GMT
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Failover relies on database replication and Control-M/Agent definitions and status are stored in its database. The idea is to be able to lose a minimum of data and time in case your Control-M/Server (A) crashes.

In a failover configuration, when you add a Control-M/Agent on Control-M/Server (A), the Control-M/Server (A) writes this information in its own database (A) and replicates on database (B).
As a consequence when you switch from Control-M/Server (A) to Control-M/Server (B) via the menu (guessing you are using BMC standard failover system), your Control-M/Agent is already declared and jobs can be submitted by Control-M/Server (B).

Should you want to check this out for yourself, use the following query on both your databases:

SELECT nodeid, hostname, domain_name, version, platform, os_name
FROM cmr_nodes
ORDER BY 1;

Note: This query is for Oracle and should work as is with PGSQL and Sybase (just replace ';' with 'go')

This query shall return the same result if your replication is correctly done.

As for the configuration on the Control-M/Agent side, you have to make sure your CONFIG.dat file have the following entries:

CTMSHOST <ctm_server_A>
CTMPERMHOSTS <ctm_server_A>|<ctm_server_B>

That is of course something you do in a "classic" failover system. In other configurations using VCS, alias/IP failover, Multi-tier replication (Dataguard/RAC/...) your settings will differ but that's another story and another level.

Cheers
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Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:05:13 GMT
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Thanks pmdeshayes.

I am using Control-M 6.4.01.

The administration guide ("Preparing the failover CONTROL-M/Server" section) says:

[quote]The failover CONTROL-M/Server should be identical to the primary
CONTROL-M/Server and use the same CONTROL-M/Agents and remote hosts.[/quote]

Doesn't that mean I should define the agents beforehand ?

Also: by "make sure that both your Control-M/Servers hostnames are authorized on each of your Control-M/Agent", do you mean the names of the servers should appear in the /etc/hosts of the Agents?

Thanks for your time.
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x=foobar: is not an identifier

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:56:43 GMT

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:56:43 GMT
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Thanks very much for your reply pmdeshayes.

I still have some doubt:

- the same script is scheduled without any problem on another host (this one with its own agent)

- doesn't the first line of my script (#!/usr/bin/bash) force the use of bash?
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Define agents on Failover/Secondary server

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:11:27 GMT

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:11:27 GMT
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You don't have to define Control-M/Agents on failover Control-M/Servers since the database replication does this job for you (if you have a recent version of Control-M of course).

All you have to do is make sure that both your Control-M/Servers hostnames are authorized on each of your Control-M/Agent.

Cheers
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x=foobar: is not an identifier

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:07:06 GMT

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:07:06 GMT
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Control-M submits jobs using either /bin/sh or */bin/ksh.

If you want to use a bash shell, you'll have to run your script in a bash subshell. You can use KSH directly to make it easier or have your sysadmin link /bin/sh to /usr/bin/bash.

Cheers
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Order time of a job

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 03:35:28 GMT

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 03:35:28 GMT
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Hi Nicolas Mulot,

Thanks for your reply, let me explain what i am trying to get, if a job fails i am going to automate the rerun the job, but for dynamic jobs i need to check if that was ordered the same day or ealier. Hence i want to find the order time of the job.
Thanks.
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in-condition as variable

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 22:24:19 GMT

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 22:24:19 GMT
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It really does depend exactly what you want to change. You can use a few functions in the Find and Update utility to change all values, such as 'Assign Function', 'Replace Substring' and 'Replace Expression'.
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Issue when defining In Conditions

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:22:34 GMT

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:22:34 GMT
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We use the ctmldnrs utility in such situations, so Monday to Saturday we would have a command line job that runs the following command

ctmldnrs -LOAD JOBB_CONDITION;ctmldnrs -LOAD JOBC_CONDITION

and that would load the missing conditions required for Job D on the days when jobs B and C are not scheduled.

Easier still, create a dummy job to run Mon - Sat which simply outputs the missing conditions.
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How to watch Multiple Files with a single watcher jobs

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:00:49 GMT

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:00:49 GMT
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Hello,

Here is an example. Define a Filewatcher job with the command to call : ctmfw -input FILE_WAIT_SATDB

and the content of file FILE_WAIT_SATDB :
#************************
#
# ON_FILEWATCH statements
ON_FILEWATCH /data/satdb/staging/AV/*.xpt CREATE
THEN
DO_EXIT 0
END_ON
ON_FILEWATCH /data/satdb/staging/AV/*.XPT CREATE
THEN
DO_EXIT 0
END_ON
ON_FILEWATCH /data/satdb/staging/AV/*.rtf CREATE
THEN
DO_EXIT 0
END_ON
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Issue when defining In Conditions

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:50:55 GMT

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:50:55 GMT
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Hello all,
I have an issue when defining jobs with In Conditions.
I have 4 jobs : job A runs daily (Mon -> Sun) and jobs B and C runs only on Sun.
Job D runs daily (Mon -> Sun). Job D is the successor of A, B and C.
Job A, B and C are not linked between them.
I have created 3 In Conditions for D : 1st is A to D, 2nd is B to D and third is C to D with "AND between all conditions" in IN Conditions relationship.
After ordering the jobs (during the week), A and D are ordered, A runs normally and D doesn't start.
By checking why, it appears that D is waiting for B and C.
My question : how to set up the In Conditions to match my requirement ?
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Defining a job to run 1st Sunday of every month

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:54:11 GMT

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:54:11 GMT
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another way,

Month day NONE
Or
Week day D0W1

Regards
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~: No such file or directory

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:37:00 GMT

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:37:00 GMT
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Thanks for your reply Fabrizio.

Here is an example (Username is "fraudprd"):

[code:1] $echo $HOME
/opt_local/fraudprd
$pwd
/opt_local/fraudprd
$grep fraudprd /etc/passwd
fraudprd:x:1501:1500:Fraud Prod:/opt_local/fraudprd:/usr/bin/ksh
$ls -l ..
total 54
drwxr-xr-x 3 root other 512 Jul 14 2009 controlm
drwxr-xr-x 2 did fraudprd 512 Mar 4 2011 did
drwxr-xr-x 25 fraudprd fraudprd 15872 Jan 5 08:37 fraudprd
drwxr-xr-x 5 root other 512 Apr 9 2010 KPNufsdump
drwxr-xr-x 19 oracle dba 2560 Jan 5 10:32 oracle
drwxr-xr-x 7 ouadmin staff 512 Dec 14 16:19 ouadmin
drwxr-x--- 2 ssomprd1 ssomprd 512 May 22 2007 ssomprd1
drwxr-xr-x 4 root other 512 Nov 2 2009 teamquest
drwxr-xr-x 3 root other 512 Nov 2 2009 teamquest]
drwxr-xr-x 6 vea-adm staff 512 Dec 30 02:00 vea-adm
$
[/code:1]

I am not sure what you mean by "agent environment". Would you please clarify?

Thanks.
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Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:23:09 GMT
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HI,
You can send agent environment, owner of the job and the otput of "ls -l" of the home directory of the owner of the job?
And
grep <owner> /etc/passwd

Thanks,
Fabrizio
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scheduling SQL SERVER REPORTING SERVICE reports

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:16:15 GMT

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:16:15 GMT
==========================================================================================
I think the only solution is to schedule a batch job or launch report via web service or create a vbscript/c# program.
The Control/M for Databases support SSIS, not SSRS.

Regards,
Fabrizio
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Control-M/Server Security.

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:07:02 GMT

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:07:02 GMT
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Hi,
If you have full security set to NO, Control/M check only users/groups in Control/M EM system (During NDP and when ordering jobs).
If you set full security to YES, you must also configure security on the Control/M Server side. You must configure scheduling table security and job security.
You can use option 5 or the ctmsec utility. From Control/M v. 7 you can also use Coinfiguration Manager.
I have full security set to yes in one customer environment because they want to secure the job execution. Only the ctm admnistrator can change Control/M Server security and in the ajf authorization he authorize unix local users to execute job (the job owner).
For example we define the possibility to user jdoe to execute jobs on server srv1.
The problem is the increasing of configuration and you must be very attentive to set table security because is very easy to don't order table during NDP configuration errors.
Regards,
Fabrizio
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Control-M Self service setup

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:29:33 GMT

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:29:33 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi,
I'm using Control/M Web Access with a CTM 6.4 environment. It's a simple php site installed with an apache server. I'm using on a HP-UX os, but I think it can be installed even on Windows.
It is basically a ctmpsm utility online with a spartan interface. I think it's free.
Control/M Self Service is graphically better (ajax or silverlight UI) but need ctm 7.x version and it also need to configure services on CTM EM.

Regards,
Fabrizio
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Define agents on Failover/Secondary server

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:28:53 GMT

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:28:53 GMT
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Hi,

I am in the process of preparing the failover system and I'd like to know if it's possible to define agents on the Failover server while the latter is down.
The "New Control-M agent" option is greyed out in the Configuration manager but I am wondering whether this can be done on the command line with some utility.

Thanks in advance
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AFTP module

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 19:56:17 GMT

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 19:56:17 GMT
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check the space available on destiny. filesystem is full
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installation on the remote oracle

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:36:40 GMT

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:36:40 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi,

Is it possible to install the control-m 7.0 using the remote oracle database?

We want to re-use the existing database due to cost saving.
Below is the configuration we want to install.

A server: will install control-m 7.0 and oracle client. OS is AIX 7
B server: will install oracle 11gr2 standard edition. OS is AIX 7

Any suggestion will be appreciated.
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PeopleSoft Connection Issue

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:01:05 GMT

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:01:05 GMT
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Contorl-m Agent version is 6.4.01.
==========================================================================================

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 12:50:13 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi
I am tryin to set up jobs in Control-m(Unix based) to trigger few jobs on peoplesoft Application Server.
However the job ias unable to connect to the server rather its failing with :

java.io.FileNotFoundException: pstools.properties (No such file or directory)
Error connecting to the Application Server! AppServer

All the login credentials are correctly set up.I am able to run basic commands like ls or ag_diag_comm commands onto the Peoplesoft server.

Agent Platform Architecture : Solaris-sparcv9

Please help.
Same config when set up on the production Env is working fine.
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x=foobar: is not an identifier

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:36:43 GMT

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:36:43 GMT
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I have the following script installed on a remote host (agentless node):

[code:1]#!/usr/bin/bash

ls -l `which bash`
export x=foobar[/code:1]

The job runs OK when invoked on the command line but in Control-m it abends with the following sysout:

[quote]+ /bin/sh -x /tmp/INSTREAM_02522_0003_testskat
+ which bash
+ ls -l /usr/bin/bash
-r-xr-xr-x 1 root bin 732556 May 2 2007 /usr/bin/bash
+ export x=foobar
/tmp/INSTREAM_02522_0003_testskat: x=foobar: is not an identifier[/quote]

After googling a bit I learned that the "is not an identifier" error is due to sh not supporting the 'export varname=value' syntax. So in my case it seems that the 1st line invoking bash is not considered.

Does anyone have an explanation?

Thanks
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~: No such file or directory

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:39:42 GMT

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:39:42 GMT
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I have a job definition with the simple following command:
ls ~

The jobs abends with the following sysout:
[quote]+ ls ~
~: No such file or directory[/quote]

When I login on the node as the owner of the job and issue the same command, ~ is expanded as the user's homedir.

Can anyone tell me why it doesn't work in Control-M?

Thanks
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Defining a job to run 1st Sunday of every month

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 09:05:31 GMT

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 09:05:31 GMT
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MONTH ALL
MONTH DAYS 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
WEEK DAYS 0
DAYS_AND_OR AND
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Tue, 27 Dec 2011 05:50:49 GMT
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How can I define a job to run 1st Sunday of every month. Can I do it without using the calendar?
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scheduling SQL SERVER REPORTING SERVICE reports

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 15:14:04 GMT

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 15:14:04 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi there,

I am looking for way to schedule a report that is deployed in SSRS (SQL Server Reporting Service) server through Control-M. I checked in the documents, it looks like out of the box functionality of CM doesnot support this. Please suggest me if someone has done this earlier or have any thought on how to do this.

Thanks,
Karthik
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PS8.dat parameters

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 13:28:22 GMT

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 13:28:22 GMT
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People soft module needs to stopped by a command 'psftcm shut'. But it should start automatically with first request to run a job.

Please refer bmc documentation on Control-M People soft CM

http://documents.bmc.com/supportu/documents/67/03/46703/46703.pdf

Check the connection profile on Control-M/Agent end and check PS8 app server availability on People soft end.
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Enforce unique Job Out-Condition names

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:36:06 GMT

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:36:06 GMT
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You could also use a simple "OR between all conditions" on the Conditions tab at the "IN Conditions Relationship:" by having a condition from the "Real" job and the "Dummy" job.
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PS8.dat parameters

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:50:30 GMT

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:50:30 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hello,

I'm new in using of controlm and i'm facing a random problem on starting PS8 Control Module process.

We have to stop Control Module for some maintenance reason.
Then, sometimes, when controlm try to contact Control Module it fail with TimeOut after 10 tries.

To help diagnose this problem, do you know the meaning of these parameters in PS8.dat :
MAX_CI
MAX_THREADS
CONNECT_RETRY
MONITOR
MONITOR_TIMEOUT

-----------------------------
Thank you for your help.
-----------------------------
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Control-M/Server Security.

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:40:07 GMT

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:40:07 GMT
==========================================================================================
To enforce the server security you must switch it on via Option 5 in the "CONTROL-M System Parameters" panel.

In general these settings should be the same as on the Enterprise Manager, the reason you have places to do what is essentially the same task is that the products were developed seperately.

Now you can do them as Groups it makes life a lot easier, but some sites still don't bother with switching this option on.
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Enforce unique Job Out-Condition names

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:50:35 GMT

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:50:35 GMT
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You could also use the @TIME variable on the dependency which will add the order time to the dependency name.

Just a thought.
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Control-M/Server Security.

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:23:31 GMT

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:23:31 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi to all.

I have a doubt.

The specified users in Control-M/Server Security, what functionality they have.

What differences exist between these users/groups and users of authentication.

I would appreciate the answers.
Thanks very much to all.
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Trigger a job on CA 7 from Control-m

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:46:59 GMT

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:46:59 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi Karan,

As far as I know it from the past when I implement something like this, FTP has the possibility to send a 'JOB' directly to zOS JES spool and the collect sysout back.
So you should able to issue the CA7 BTI/SVC or any other utility to run a CA7 job from CTM/DS by using FTP. And I guess, you will able to do the same for CTM/DS, too.

regards,
Mike
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Control M agent turns to Remote Host Automatically

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:31:50 GMT

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:31:50 GMT
==========================================================================================
There is another step that is sometimes necessary - on your Control-M Server go to ctm_server/data. Inside that directory is the AGSTAT directory, where all the Agent info is kept. Alongside the AGSTAT directory is a directory called AGSTAT_RJX and this is where the remote agent definitions are kept. Simply delete the 'rogue' file in AGSTAT_RJX and discover the node again and all traces of it being remote should be gone.
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Enforce unique Job Out-Condition names

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:28:09 GMT

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:28:09 GMT
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The problem is that - sometimes - you do want to use the same cond name. I have a job that relies on an input condition; if the first job doesn't run by 2 a.m. then I run a dummy job to add the condition regardless.

The best way is to use the standard conditions that are generated by the Desktop - we use JOBNAME-TO-JOBNAME as a standard and that should minimise errors. Also, deleting the input condition once the triggered job has completed is good practice.
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Control-M Self service setup

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:13:42 GMT

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:13:42 GMT
==========================================================================================
If you check out this page -

http://www.bmc.com/products/product-listing/control-m-self-service.html

then you'll see a 6 minute video about the Self-Service option. At the bottom of that page are links to 2 PDFs with more details.

Self-Service has to be paid for as an add-on (not hugely expensive but still not really cheap) and, in many ways, is just a minimal Enterprise Manager GUI. Combined with BIM in a busy support scenario I would guess that it would be useful - help desk could see the status of a batch very easily and users always prefer using web browsers to view stuff.
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Control M agent turns to Remote Host Automatically

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:19:13 GMT

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:19:13 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi,

I've experienced the same problem. That is why I was not using CCM 6.3 for agents manipulations. I suggest you to do the following:
A. Avoid using CCM for agents manipulation

1. Ensure that none of the jobs using that agent are running now.
2. Delete agent using ctm_menu
3. Add the agent using ctm_menu

if that doesn't work. Do the following:
1. Ensure that one of the jobs using that agent are running now.
2. Stop CTM server.
3. Go to the Ctm server component installation folder (in my case ~/ctm_server/data)
4. Delete status files of your problematic agent in AGPRM and in AGSTAT folders
5. Start Ctm server
6. Add agent using ctm_menu and not CCM. But probably agent could be already discovered.

I hope that helps you.
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Alert Messages.

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:08:04 GMT

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:08:04 GMT
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If you do not mind, I would like to repeat the last question.

Occasionally, we also have the following alert:

Low on database space., but the database is 11%:

ctmdbspace -LIMIT 90
The DB Data+Log use: 11%

so, why I have the alert?.
we should be alert when this bd to more than 90%.

AND,

Every Saturday I have the following alert.

The script ctmdbspace expire it's timeout and has been killed

Why?
Would greatly appreciate a response.

Thanks very much to all.
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Trigger a job on CA 7 from Control-m

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:17:01 GMT

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:17:01 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi Nic

Yes we do not have any of those in either of the systems.
ctmfw is something I am aware of.

Anyways thanks for the info.
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Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:42:48 GMT
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Oups !

If I understand well your CA/7 runs on z/os where you have no control-m component installed and control-m is installed on distributed where you have no CA component (CA/7 nor TNG nor Autosys) installed.

If that�s the case, there is virtually no possibility to interconnect.
The only way to interact would be based on witness files transfers. This is quite archaic but effective.
I don�t know about the file detect facilities of CA. On control-m side, you may use ctmfw.

Cheers
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Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:42:11 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi Nick

Thanks for your reply but I am actually looking for a trigger onto CA 7 from a Unix based Control-m and vice versa i.e. to a trigger a job in Unix based Control-m from CA-7.
It would be great if you could help.

Thanks in Advance
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Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:10:54 GMT
==========================================================================================
Karan,

It is ages since I haven�t worked on CTM z/OS nor converted CA/7 to CTM, but I still have some remembering, and I kept some docs as well

From CA/7 to CTM , you can define a job triggered or demanded by a standard CA/7 job step, which executes CTMJOB utility to order a job or a set of jobs onto the AJF
You can define a job triggered or demanded by a standard CA/7 flow, which executes IOACND utility to trigger a control�m job already placed on the AJF.

You can also define a CMEM rule - which is a smarter way -, which reacts on the end of a CA/7 job, using ON JOBEND, or on the successful end of a CA/7 jobstep, using ON STEP.
Upon detection of the CA/7 event, you can order a job or a set of jobs, using DO FORCEJOB, or trigger a job already placed on the AJF using DO COND.

From CTM to CA/7, you may define any job that suits your needs, which executes SSASTRLR utility to DEMAND additional CA/7 jobs or POST CA/7 jobs waiting for scheduling criteria to be satisfied.

Cheers
Nicolas Mulot
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Schedule Table Access Levels.

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:40:49 GMT

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:40:49 GMT
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BreakFix,

You can restrict access to table(s) at the target level, i.e. on the CTM/Server database rather than on the source, i.e. from the EM environment.

The standard utility ctmsec is designed for this.
To address your need, I would recommend to restrict specific rights rather than opening generally restricted right. In other words, do NOT use FULLSECURITY Y in the ctm_menu. This restricts all rights, and you then have to open rights, which is really a nightmare to manage.

The following sequence will allow user emuser to download and order all tables and will prevent this user from deleting of updating (as a result from a TABLE_UPLOAD):

ctmsec -SCHED_UPDATE emuser * -DELETE N -READ Y -ORDER Y -UPDATE N

In that case, emuser is traditional EM user. To prevent users from directly write (or delete) tables, you should give the same kind of authorisations to OS users (E.G. Administrator or any other) to prevent them from creating tables with ctmdefine

Note that user name has to be defined in the CTM/Server security environment before giving him authorisation.
A general review of control-m security is recommended before coding anything related to security at the server level

Cheers
Nicolas Mulot
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Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:11:00 GMT
==========================================================================================
Maybe you can check Owner tab.
If it is empty, the user can read from Control/M with Desktop, but cannot write to EM. He can upload, but Control/M Server reject request because scheduling table is up to date.
So support user can order jobs (Jobs tab and scheduling table tab), but he cannot modify job definition.

You can check differences between BrowseGroup and UpdateGroup.
Maybe SupportGroup could be a copy of BrowseGroup with Update Access Level for Scheduling tables and all checked flags in Jobs tab.

Fabrizio
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Trigger a job on CA 7 from Control-m

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:31:49 GMT

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:31:49 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi

Can anybody help me with the steps for triggering a Control M job from a CA 7 Job and vice versa.
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Schedule Table Access Levels.

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:37:10 GMT

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:37:10 GMT
==========================================================================================
Thank you Fabrizio,

I am familiar with the basic security framework, we've currently using Browser/Update/Control access groups. What i want to establish is something between Browse and Update access for the Scheduling Tables.

Browse is basically read-only and Update is very permissive.
For example changes / uploads to the scheduling tables must be revoked for the support teams but they might need to order in jobs from the tables.

The details in the documentation suggest the Browse group can be modified to allow ordering / forcing but then doesn't go on to say how.

Bit of a tougher question.
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Sys out monitoring

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:21:19 GMT

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:21:19 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi,
The KM for Control/M check the job status and state from the CMR_AJF table.
You can try to use BMC PATROL Knowledge Module for Log Management.

Fabrizio
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Schedule Table Access Levels.

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:49:31 GMT

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:49:31 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi,
You can set permissions in the Authorization form.
You find it in Control/M Desktop or Control/M EM GUI under Tools menu.
You can create users/groups and assign permissions to them.
The quote from CTM User guide is to set in "Scheduling tables" detail tab.
This is the path:
Tools --> Authorizations --> [select a user or group] --> Scheduling tables tab --> [Select or add a scheduling table] --> Set access level value.

Regards,
Fabrizio
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Order time of a job

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 08:43:58 GMT

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 08:43:58 GMT
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hraj1984,

If you want an history, for example on a month, use the ctmlog utility, then filter the output by findstr or grep depending on the platform (MS/Win or Unix/Linux)

Example, to find and history of order time of job PFMJDE1010 on December 2011, use the following on Windows:

ctmlog list 20111201 0001 20111231 2359 | findstr "PFMJDE1010" | findstr " 5065 5407"

5065 is the log message for ordered jobs, 5407 is the log message for created jobs.

Cheers,
Nicolas Mulot
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Enforce unique Job Out-Condition names

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 08:23:09 GMT

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 08:23:09 GMT
==========================================================================================
kshapley,

Defining and enforcing naming standards is a job by itself, and no standard utility is provided to do that job.

The best you could do is scanning all your definitions, either from EM or from CTM/SV database (in that case, it is a bit late). To do so, you need to develop SQL code, more particularly stored procedures you can run in batch.

I would recommend working at the EM level, though the the structure of the tables is much less flexible than on the CTM/SV side.
For your particular need, you need to consolidate tables DEF_VER_LNKI_P, DEF_VER_LNKO_P and DEF_VER_DO_COND using SQL procedures.

I have implemented such a project in the past, controlling a whole set of naming standards using such procedures. Naming standards were part of a general script, and any error in the controls prevented the table from being uploaded to CTM/SV database.

Cheers
Nicolas Mulot
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Schedule Table Access Levels.

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 23:03:38 GMT

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 23:03:38 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi,

I need to create some specific permissions. That is to allow users to browse the schedule tables and widely admin the jobs in the AJF including Order in Jobs. BUT we must revoke the ability to Upload new job definitions into the tables or add new scheduling tables.

Basically separate the support admin and the development.

I'm reading the CTM User Guide 6.4.01. Page 63, it described the access i wish to provide in table 19:

[quote]Browse:
Viewing scheduling tables in CONTROL-M/ Desktop. Default: Cannot order or
force jobs. Can be modified to allow ordering and forcing jobs.
[/quote]

Any idea what there modification might be?

Thanks in advance.
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'Why' is represented by which SQL Query or stored proc ?

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:21:06 GMT

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:21:06 GMT
==========================================================================================
Nice to have a reply
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Reporting Facility Error

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:29:36 GMT

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:29:36 GMT
==========================================================================================
@kylo_h Me too facing the issue..It'd be great if you could post the solution here :)
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Enforce unique Job Out-Condition names

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:50:13 GMT

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:50:13 GMT
==========================================================================================
Is there a way or setting in Control-M to enforce unique job out-condition names? We had some jobs that ran that had the same out-condition name that caused downstream jobs to fire off when they were not supposed to because two jobs with differing downstream flows had the same out-condition names

Thanks,

Ken
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Control-M Self service setup

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 08:19:55 GMT

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 08:19:55 GMT
==========================================================================================
Thanks for that. We are looking into the feasibility of using a third party add-on component now. Meanwhile, We are also considering Control-M/Web Access ,But not sure if it requires IIS or any web server to be started or can manage with existing Control-M/Web server.
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Control M agent turns to Remote Host Automatically

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 06:59:27 GMT

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 06:59:27 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi,

I have few servers (Unix) where my control m agent is installed which are added under the control m server as agents through Control M configuration manager. The problem I am facing right now is that, the added entry stays as an agent just for few hours and then it automatically turns to a remote host and all the jobs running on that agent start failing. I checked for various settings like if by chance ssh is setup from control m server to those agent accounts etc but I could not find any.

Did someone ever faced this issue before? Could someone help me in solving this issue?

FYI I am using control m server with version 6.3.01 and patch 401. I am using control m agent version 6.3.01 with patch 400.

Thanks in advance,

Chandra Sekhar B.
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Recherche Ingénieur Production control M pour mission 6 mois

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:26:54 GMT

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:26:54 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi
Could you explain a little more ?
Regards,
Philmalmaison
schedconsult@orange.fr
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Control-M Sever Database and EM Database

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:36:18 GMT

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:36:18 GMT
==========================================================================================
This is because those 2 components are having separate shemas for storing the information, and moreover, you can split those shemas between 2 databases if you like, the same as for components it self. However, most installations are probably using only one database for storing Control-M/Server and Control-M/EM shemas.
Also you can have Control-M/Server and Control-M/EM on the diffrent server if you like. :wink:
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Control-M Self service setup

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:37:59 GMT

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:37:59 GMT
==========================================================================================
You may also check if BMC Self-Service is really the right solution for you.

There are alternatives on the market which are more cost effective from a license and maintenance point of view and provide more functionality:

APS Manager for Control-M:
http://www.apsware.com/control-m-solutions/aps-manager-for-control-m/
==========================================================================================

Migrating From TWS to Control-M

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:21:00 GMT

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:21:00 GMT
==========================================================================================
As a company providing value added solutions for multiple scheduling systems (see www.apsware.com ), including TWS and Control-M, we know the internals of the different schedulers very well. We have used this knowledge for multiple conversions in the past.

In case you are interested to learn more, please feel free to contact us:
http://www.apsware.com/contact-us/

In most cases, a TWS to Control-M conversion is not too difficult.
You may use the conversion tools from BMC or more sopisticated solutions from us.
What is important from our point of view before you go into a conversion:
Spend time in analyzing what you have today in TWS and clean-out thinks that are not worth converting. That makes your conversion plan better, takes less time in the conversion and after the conversion you can maintain the converted schedules in an easier and more cost effective way.

For doing the TWS analysis, we recommend looking at VISUALjob for TWS:
http://www.apsware.com/tws-solutions/visualjob-for-tws/

VISUALjob is also available for Control-M:
http://www.apsware.com/control-m-solutions/visualjob-for-control-m/
==========================================================================================

Sys out monitoring

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 06:14:56 GMT

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 06:14:56 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi,
Does BMC Patrol KM for control-M monitor the pass the sys out to the monitoring server?
Has anyone monitored the sys out on job failure using Patrol.
Thanks in advance.
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Order time of a job

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 06:01:33 GMT

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 06:01:33 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi,

Please let me know how can I find the order time of the job using the command line.
Thanks,
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Alert Messages.

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:31:54 GMT

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:31:54 GMT
==========================================================================================
Thanks you very much share with us!!!
==========================================================================================

Control-M Sever Database and EM Database

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:46:36 GMT

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:46:36 GMT
==========================================================================================
hi, i know controlm installation and use only one database (ctm/server)--> oracle.
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Schedule job every 20 days

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:55:41 GMT

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:55:41 GMT
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PI_Check

Check your private mail box on this forum

Nicolas Mulot
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Control-M Self service setup

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:08:33 GMT

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:08:33 GMT
==========================================================================================
We are planning to setup Control-M self service in our environment. Could not find detailed BMC documentation on this topic. Requesting experts to share some more info on this topic....
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Migrating From TWS to Control-M

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:20:52 GMT

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:20:52 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi,
Control/M EM sp 4 has a Conversion tool that now support converting job from TWS.
I never used it, so I don't know if it works well.
==========================================================================================

Control-M Sever Database and EM Database

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:11:35 GMT

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:11:35 GMT
==========================================================================================
Can anyone please explain about Control-M/Server Database and Control-M/EM Database. Why Control-M has two databases?
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Migrating From TWS to Control-M

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 03:53:04 GMT

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 03:53:04 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi, is it possible to migrate all jobs from TWS to Control-M 7? Is it time consuming? Is there any tool that can be used to do this migration smoothly?
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Calendar update

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:33:04 GMT

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:33:04 GMT
==========================================================================================
Thank you. Will try that.
==========================================================================================

Schedule job every 20 days

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:33:29 GMT

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:33:29 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi All,

Thanks for your reply.

Nicolas_Mulot,
Would you mind sharing more on your solution on using %%PRECMD? I am not very good at Control-M. Just beginner only :P

Thanks!
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Web-Launch Configuration

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:00:13 GMT

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:00:13 GMT
==========================================================================================
It's in 7.0
==========================================================================================

Restart remote agent via command

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:06:23 GMT

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:06:23 GMT
==========================================================================================
HI,
you could try to create a shell script that stop and start Control/M agent:

#!/bin/bash
ctm/scripts/shut-ag �u <agent_username> -p ALL
sleep 10
ctm/scripts/start-ag �u <agent_username> -p ALL

You must launch it as root and you could schedule it from you control/M Agent because system command scripts are executed with a different process.
Or you can configure agent as a service (create scripts in /etc/rc.d/init.d , ec.) and execute a restart.
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Web-Launch Configuration

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:58:14 GMT

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:58:14 GMT
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NO, in Control/M version 6.4 is not possible.
You can only set user permission to not authenticate user on Configuration Manager.
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Unique Job count .

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:56:57 GMT

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:56:57 GMT
==========================================================================================
There is a tool used by BMC to count scheduled jobs: CONTROL-M Job Count Utility (JCU).
It can be executed by a Control/M agent, but it also has a GUI for user executions.
I think you can download it from BMC site.
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job definition question

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:50:19 GMT

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:50:19 GMT
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Maybe I'm wrong, but the solution is think is easy.
Chain A:
job1A
job2A
job3A
job4A
job5A

Chain B:
job1B
job2B
job3B
job4B
job5B

Chain C:
job1C
job2C
job3C
job4C
job5C

You want to execute job1A, job2A,..., job1B,job2B..., job1C, job2C.
You define job1A to wait a condition set by job5a and you define job3A to wait a condition from job5b.

If you need to define jobs at runtime, you can consider ctmcreate utility.
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How to check database availability after shutdown services

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:36:42 GMT

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:36:42 GMT
==========================================================================================
the command depends from database and os.
The best check is to log on database, but you must have a user on database.
If you don't have a user you could check if database process is up.
If you define your environment (DB/OS) I could send you a script that returns database status.
==========================================================================================

Calendar update

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:12:43 GMT

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:12:43 GMT
==========================================================================================
You cannot rename a calendar, but you can do it in 3 steps:
1) Copy calendar
2) Use "Find and Update" to change calendar in job definitions (CTM v. 6.4)
3) Delete old calendar

I didn't tried this solution, but it should work.
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How to force off a GUI user?

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:49:00 GMT

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:49:00 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi,
this is because they were connected at the time you delete users.
recycle the GUI server on CCM will automatically disconnect all clients.

Regards,
Philmalmaison
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Mirroring Status

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:47:01 GMT

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:47:01 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi,
Yes it does, something wrong in your environment.
Should be differences beetween databases, or slow disk ...
or something else.

look $HOME/ctm_server/proclog files to find error message, and look on the log from postgresql.

Regards,
Philmalmaison.
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Calendar update

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:24:25 GMT

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:24:25 GMT
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Hi all,
Is is possible to update the name of a calendar and auto-update all jobs using this calendar?

Basically, we have a Calendar that is badly named :? but used by many jobs and we need to rename it.

Thank for any help!
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List All Owner for Current Node ID

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:33:15 GMT

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:33:15 GMT
==========================================================================================
Do you mean in the Job Defs? The interactive SQL shows this, for example -

SQL> select DISTINCT OWNER from CMS_JOBDEF where NODEID = 'hpitop';

OWNER
------------------------------
telalert

SQL>
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Control-M specialist position open near Munich, Germany

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:51:14 GMT

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:51:14 GMT
==========================================================================================
With up to 250000 jobs, spread over 1500 systems on a daily basis, AMADEUS Data Processing GmbH located in Munich/Erding, is one of Europe�s largest user of BMC Software�s Control-M product suite
We are currently running 14 Control-M/Server 6.3.x instances on powerful IBM AIX machines as well as 3 Control-M/Server 6.3.x instances on MVS mainframes. In Q4/2011 and Q1/2012 we will be upgrading our Control-M/Servers to version 7.x and moving them on the distributed side towards Linux operated VMware systems.

Thousands of daily file exchanges between AMADEUS and our customers/partners are coming through the AMADEUS FTPHUB. This environment uses the SFTPPlus server software package from Pro:Atria to receive and control the inbound transfers and the Control-M/CM for AFT as client software for outbound transfers.

The ITSMO Batch & Data Distribution section�s main responsibility is the administration, implementation and verification of application batch processes and file transfers, using the Control-M scheduling system, the XFB Gateway and the FTPHUB. The section provides support in incident recovery and/or problem investigations when requested by the incident management layers during office hours and through on-call services.

We are searching for a highly motivated customer oriented and service driven specialist, interested in joining an ambitious team within our department.

If you feel you have what it takes to work in a large multicultural internation environment then feel free to apply for the job by following the attached link.

Maybe we'll soon meet in beautiful Bavaria.

https://jobs.amadeus.com/cgi-bin/appl/list.pl?tmpl=details&cat_nr=E3749DA3-A5A5-11D4-927B-001083CF3227&job_nr=32859D06-5DF9-47EA-9AFE-EE4CCE79B652
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Reporting Facility Error

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:54:35 GMT

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:54:35 GMT
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I am facing the same issue. Please let me know the solution
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How to check database availability after shutdown services

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 07:06:34 GMT

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 07:06:34 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi,

Please help me with this.
as per title.i run a job that shutdown services on particular database for backup purpose(on control-m/em).
the question is, how can i check the database is really down ?
what command can i use to list the status for the current database?
i try to create a job that can do the trick.

thank you in advance.
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List All Owner for Current Node ID

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 06:17:24 GMT

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 06:17:24 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi All,

As per title.
i'm trying to list all Owner ID (service account) on 1 node ID.
Please help me to find a correct command or step to complete this.
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Mirroring Status

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 11:03:53 GMT

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 11:03:53 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi

We have two servers with Control-M application.
Server A is our primary (production) site (with Control-M Server and Control-M EM installation) and server B our backup site (with the same Control-M installation as server A).
Both servers are Linux 5.4 and the databases are PostgreSQL.
Between Control-M servers (ctrlm databases) we hade mirroring enabled.

The Mirror Status is enabled but after each new date time the Mirror Status is damge.

Does this mean that the status of mirror to secondary DB is down? and how can fix this issue ?

Please help me with this problem

Our technical Specifications:
Control-M 6.4.01
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.4 (Linux 2.6 18-164.el5)
DB: PostgreSQL V: 6.4.01.300
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HELP WITH SHOUT DESTINATION TABLE OUTPUT

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 18:52:45 GMT

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 18:52:45 GMT
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My Control-M is on a windows box.

In my Shout Destination Table I have KILLJOB set up as

# Destination Type Adr Logical Name Physical Name
13 P S KILLJOB D:\Production\KillJob\KillJob.bat

and on the Control-M box I have a batch job (KillJob.bat) located at (D:\Production\KillJob\) at Physical Name above with the contents below

REM Kill a job that has been running too long.
cmd /C ctmkilljob -orderid %2

and on the PostProc tab of the job I want to kill in the event it hangs I have

When Param To Urgency Message
Exectime >n (xxx) KILLJOB Regular %%ORDERID

**above n is number of minutes and must be 001 for 1 minute**

Try this and see what you get because it works for me.
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FW rules file when there is white space in the file path

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:06:45 GMT

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:06:45 GMT
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Correction: "%FILENAME%"
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Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:30:49 GMT
==========================================================================================
Issue solved -

%FILENAME% variable evaluates to the path and the file name. Since the path has a whitespace in I just needed to double quote %FILENAME%

"%FILENAME%
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job definition question

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:14:57 GMT

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:14:57 GMT
==========================================================================================
Can you help me out with this one?

I have a job that runs this batch file here:

[size=9]@echo on

for /f %%a IN ('dir /b %1\*.*') do (
ctmorder -TABLE XXXXXX -NAME JOB1 -INTO_TABLE_ORDERID LAST -FORCE Y -ODATE ODAT -AUTOEDIT %%%%\VAR %1\%%a
ctmorder -TABLE XXXXXX -NAME JOB2 -INTO_TABLE_ORDERID LAST -FORCE Y -ODATE ODAT -AUTOEDIT %%%%\VAR %1\%%a
ctmorder -TABLE XXXXXX -NAME JOB3 -INTO_TABLE_ORDERID LAST -FORCE Y -ODATE ODAT -AUTOEDIT %%%%\VAR %1\%%a
ctmorder -TABLE XXXXXX -NAME JOB4 -INTO_TABLE_ORDERID LAST -FORCE Y -ODATE ODAT -AUTOEDIT %%%%\VAR %1\%%a
ctmorder -TABLE XXXXXX -NAME JOB5 -INTO_TABLE_ORDERID LAST -FORCE Y -ODATE ODAT -AUTOEDIT %%%%\VAR %1\%%a
)[/size]

It basically orders 5 jobs that are dependent on eachother (sequentially) for each file it finds on a certain folder.
The thing is I don't want that a certain chain of jobs executes before the previous chain ends. For example, if there are 3 files on the folder, 15 jobs will be ordered
(3 chains of 5 jobs each). The second chain could not start before the first one ended and the third one could not start before the second ended.

Do you have any ideas?

Thanks in advance.
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FW rules file when there is white space in the file path

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:08:47 GMT

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:08:47 GMT
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Running rules file on windows 2008r2 with 6.4 patch 4 agent

I cannot figure out the corrrect syntax.

Doing this:

INTERVAL 10
FROM_TIME 0100
MIN_SIZE 1
MIN_DETECT 3
WAIT_TIME 30
MON_SIZE_WILDCARD Y

ON_FILEWATCH D:\Unica\Campaign\Partitions\Partition1\Output\Export\BDA Merchandise\*.dat CREATE
THEN
DO_CMD MOVE /Y %FILENAME% D:\Unica\Campaign\Partitions\Partition1\OutputExport\BDA OUTPUT\to_tmp\
DO_EXIT 0
END_ON

Produces this error:

1208 09:20:53 : Unsupported mode 'OUTPUT\*.DAT'

I double quoted the line

ON_FILEWATCH "D:\Unica\Campaign\Partitions\Partition1\Output\Export\BDA Merchandise\*.dat" CREATE
THEN
DO_CMD MOVE /Y %FILENAME% "D:\Unica\Campaign\Partitions\Partition1\OutputExport\BDA OUTPUT\to_tmp\"
DO_EXIT 0
END_ON

and the FW detected the file but the MOVE command errors.

The syntax of the command is incorrect.

What am I missing?
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How to find an ORDERID using a scheduled job?

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:38:41 GMT

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:38:41 GMT
==========================================================================================
Thanks for the answer, i will try asap. :D
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Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:31:44 GMT
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Bsglover,

The orderid of the target job is accessible from the CMR_AJF table. The value returned is numeric, instead of alphanumeric. For example, if your target job has an orderid of abc, the returned value will be 13368.

The ctmpsm utility accepts decimal orderids: in that case, the value should be prefixed with an asterisk and enclosed in doublequotes, as shown below:

ctmpsm �updateajf �*13368� hold

You have to strictly identify your target (daily) job using as many SQL selection criteria as required such as the jobname, the application, the odate etc�

Running an sql sequence such as:

select �ctmpsm �updateajf �*�
+ ltrim(str(ORDERNO)
+ �� hold�
where APPLIC = (your application)
and ODATE = (YYYYMMDD)
and JOBNAME = (your daily jobname)
.. will give you directly the required command.

If you are using MS/SQL I could forward you a kind of sample which works

Cheers
Nicolas Mulot
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Alert Messages.

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:10:47 GMT

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:10:47 GMT
==========================================================================================
Thanks very much for your reply. Is very interesting.

We do not have in my company, to be supported of BMC. user to access support.

If you do not mind, I would like to ask another question.

Occasionally, we also have the following alert:

Low on database space., pero la base de datas esta al 11%:

ctmdbspace -LIMIT 90
The DB Data+Log use: 11%

so, why I have the alert?.
we should be alert when this bd to more than 90%.

Thanks very much.
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Schedule job every 20 days

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 09:57:47 GMT

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 09:57:47 GMT
==========================================================================================
PI_Check,

As everyone told you, there is no automatic solution to your problem using control-m calendars. You may use a periodic calendar, as suggested by vassi168, but this will force you to manually input your calendar and update it year after year, which is very boring and error prone.

Another solution is to dummy out the job after it has been ordered, based on a date comparison.
I have such a solution which is implemented in a %%PRECMD, which I could document furthermore

Cheers
Nicolas_ Mulot
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Option to send Email from Control M for specific jobs

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 09:47:53 GMT

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 09:47:53 GMT
==========================================================================================
Thanks Gopikkd and Vassi168. I have passed on to my Vendor team.

From one of the persons, I got to know that control-m (version 7) has been moved to windows server (ATOS Control-m in AIX server) and there SMTP server is not installed in the windows server.

I am afraid that I will not be able to automate the manual work that is being done by the team.
==========================================================================================

How to force off a GUI user?

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 07:58:48 GMT

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 07:58:48 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi,

following is for
Control-M/Enterprise Manager 6.3.01
Control-M/Enterprise Manager 6.2.01
Control-M/Enterprise Manager 6.1.03
Control-M/Enterprise Manager 6.1.02
Control-M/Server for UNIX and Microsoft 6.3.01

In case there is a need to obtain information on all currently opened clients and viewpoints, number of jobs currently in memory of the GUI Server process (not in the Database) and List of Datacenters currently defined in EM, there are 5 commands which are used to retrieve this information:

PGUI - Retrieves all currently connected GUI clients. The information that is obtained:
User ID, User Name, Host Name, GUI Type and Login Time/Date

PUSERS - Retrieves all currently connected clients (not only EM GUI), including Control-M/Desktop, XML utilities and CLI's
User ID and list of viewpoints open for each specific EM GUI client

PVIEW - Retrieves the list of currently opened viewpoints.

PJOBCOUNT - Retrieves the current number of jobs which resides in the GUI Server memory. This can be used when GUI Server seems to be taking up a lot of memory.

PCTMREPOSITORY - Retrieves the list of currently defined Datacenters in EM. The one that are connected to Gateways will also have the indication of the current active net name.

Remarks:
PVIEW and PGUI are available since the Enterprise Manager 6.1.02 release, where as PUSERS, PCTMREPOSITORY and PJOBCOUNT are only available since 6.1.02 Fix Pack 4 and up.

Usage:
The commands provided in this resolution are for Support use only and are subject to being dropped from the product without prior notification.

The RSI utility is available on Windows platforms only. To use this utility do a search for RSI.exe on your Windows platform. Change to the directory in which the RSI.exe resides and execute it there.

Commands can be initiated via "CTL" or "RSI"

ecs ctl -U <user_name> -P <password> -M <machine_name> -C GUI_Server -cmdstr PGUI

ecs ctl -U <user_name> -P <password> -M <machine_name> -C GUI_Server -cmdstr PUSERS

ecs ctl -U <user_name> -P <password> -M <machine_name> -C GUI_Server -cmdstr PVIEW

ecs ctl -U <user_name> -P <password> -M <machine_name> -C GUI_Server -cmdstr PJOBCOUNT

ecs ctl -U <user_name> -P <password> -M <machine_name> -C GUI_Server -cmdstr PCTMREPOSITORY

For Microsoft Windows platforms, omit the ecs at the beginning of the command line above. It is only required on UNIX based CONTROL-M/Enterprise Manager Servers.

A user session may be killed with the KICK command.

From the CONTROL-M/Enterprise Manager Unix Server:
1. Run the following commands to get list of active sessions and UID's. The UID is the number in the first column.
ecs ctl -U <emuser> -P <empass> -C GUI_Server -M <machine> -cmdstr PGUI

2. Then run the following to kill the session. The following command assumes a UID 1.
ecs ctl -U <emuser> -P <empass> -C GUI_Server -M <machine> -cmdstr "KICK 1"

From the CONTROL-M/Enterprise Manager Windows Server:
1. Run the following commands to get list of active sessions and UID's. The UID is the number in the first column.
ctl -U <emuser> -P <empass> -C GUI_Server -M <machine> -cmdstr PGUI

2. Then run the following to kill the session. The following command assumes UID 1.
ctl -U <emuser> -P <empass> -C GUI_Server -M <machine> -cmdstr "KICK 1"

Hope this helps.
See also https://kb.bmc.com/render/KCSRenderController?type=cssolutionext&id=SLN000000210212&searchid=1323413234574
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Alert Messages.

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 07:42:19 GMT

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 07:42:19 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi,

here are some answers to you questions. You can find more info on all sorts of problems at http://www.bmc.com/support/reg?c=n .

In the CONTROL-M/Enterprise Manager Global Alert Client (GAC), the following messages are appearing:

1. Failed to backup agent status parameters
2. The interval longest run was over X minutes
3. The script perl expire it's timeout and has been killed
CONTROL-M/Server Watchdog all databases
The problem happens when a download is in progress or when CONTROL-M/Server is handling Quantitative Resources or Control Resources while backrest_nodes_config Perl utility is activated by the watchdog (WD) process.

The backres_nodes_config_xxxxx.log in the CONTROL-M/Server's proclog directory will show a message similar to:

SQL> 2 update CMR_RESOURCELOCK set LASTEND = '0'
*
ERROR at line 1:
ORA-00060: deadlock detected while waiting for resource

Defect ID CAR00040571 was opened to track this issue. This issue has been resolved in Fix Pack 3 for version 6.4.01 (CONTROL-M/Server 6.4.01.300).
Modify the CONTROL-M/Server so that the Watchdog (WD) process executes the backup less frequently. NOTE: Once CONTROL-M/Server 6.4.01 Fix Pack 3 is applied, this workaround should be removed.

1. Navigate to CONTROL-M/Server $HOME\Ctm_server\Data directory
2. Find the config.dat file
3. Make a backup copy of the config.dat file
4. Open the config.dat file and scroll down until you see:
5. Locate the line: # WatchDog exit's to backup nodes status parameters
6. The next line says: WD_CTMEXIT_3_INTERVAL 10
7. Change the 10 to 360
8. Save the file
9. Cycle the CONTROL-M/Server to make the change take effect.

interval longest run:

The WD process is hard-coded to perform a list of tasks every 6 minutes that includes among other the heartbeat checking of the processes. After completing it if more than 6 minutes have passed it writes down the time that it took. After performing 50 circles (50 * 6 minutes = 5 hours) it writes in the WD log file and in the ctmlog the longest period of time that was registered, if any, in the following format:
<date> <time> WD: Handling error: The interval longest run was over <number> minutes.

There is a known issue that was documented as bug BMPM009641 concerning this messages. The issue is that even when the original problem that triggered this message is solved, the WD process does not reset, and will keep on sending the same message every 5 hours.

The workaround to solve this problem is to kill the WD process.
Issue the following command:

kill <pid>

The WD process will be automatically restarted, and the message should not return.

Hope this helps
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in-condition as variable

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:44:11 GMT

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:44:11 GMT
==========================================================================================
Control-M version is 6.4.01. Using find and update facility, I don't find any variable for in-condition. It has option for hard coded values only.
==========================================================================================

control M plugin for Databases

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 08:27:42 GMT

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 08:27:42 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hello,
this a free Comman Module for Databases you cann download from the EPD site on bmc.
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Schedule job every 20 days

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 08:23:42 GMT

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 08:23:42 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hello, i think you must define a periodic calendar.
Because If I understood correctly, you want to run the job on 01 then at 20 and then at 10 next month.
You can't do that without a calendar.

regards
Vassilis
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Option to send Email from Control M for specific jobs

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 08:17:00 GMT

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 08:17:00 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hello,
You first need to configure the SMTP protocol on CTM-Server.

In ctm_menu -> 5->6 "Simple Mail Transfer Protocol Parameters"
and theryou must fill the parameter:

Simple M ail Transfer Protocol Parameters Menu
----------------------------------------------

Select one of the following options:

1 - SMTP Server (Relay) Name : xxxx
2 - Sender Email : xxxxx
3 - Port Number : 25
4 - Sender Friendly Name : xxxxx
5 - Reply-To Email : xxxxx
6 - Test SMTP Settings

s - Save Parameters

After you done this, you can use the on/do statement "do mail".

regards
Vassilis
==========================================================================================

Schedule job every 20 days

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 02:00:40 GMT

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 02:00:40 GMT
==========================================================================================
No, I need to schedule the job to run every 20days fron today...so if the job runs on the 1st then the subsequent job suppose to run again on 20th...and so on...

Any idea, anyone?

Thanks in advance!
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Alert Messages.

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:15:57 GMT

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:15:57 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi to all.

I have the alerts messages, two messages that do not understand:

- Failed to backup Agent's status parameters, and
- The interval longest run was over 13 minutes, every 5 hours.

I can not find nothing in the documentation.

Can you tell me why are these alerts?, what is the problem?

Thanks to all for your help.
==========================================================================================

Option to send Email from Control M for specific jobs

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 12:14:45 GMT

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 12:14:45 GMT
==========================================================================================
Goto Steps tab in the Job Editing Form.

Give the below values.

On stmt=* Code=COMPSTAT=0

Do Mail To=XXXXXXX Subject=XXXX Msg=XXX Details=
==========================================================================================

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 07:20:38 GMT
==========================================================================================
Thanks Markf.

The version we are using is 7.0.00. The Control M is also maintained by another vendor and they are not able to configure email and I also do not have access to manually verify anything or configure.

It would greatly help, if you could guide with steps to set up the email for specific jobs.
==========================================================================================

How to force off a GUI user?

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 23:21:27 GMT

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 23:21:27 GMT
==========================================================================================
Can anyone tell me how to force off a GUI user? I have deleted these users from Control-M, but when I use the CTL command to look at GUI users (PGUI) they are still there.
==========================================================================================

Recherche Ingénieur Production control M pour mission 6 mois

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:34:57 GMT

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:34:57 GMT
==========================================================================================
Dans le cadre d'un projet SAP ambitieux, nous recherchons pour une mission d'environ 6 mois un ing�nieur de production avec des comp�tences Control M. Poste bas� proche de la D�fense.
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Option to send Email from Control M for specific jobs

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:11:24 GMT

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:11:24 GMT
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Easily done but it depends on the version of Control-M that you are using ...
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Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:40:42 GMT
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Hello Friends,

I am new to this forum and to Control M. I have requirement where I will have to send Email after completion (OK) of some specific jobs in my trail. Close to 8 jobs individually.

currently my team is doing this manually and wanted to know if the same can be automated through Control - M.

These jobs are jobs in different groups and last jobs of a major subsystem in my job flow. Thanks for your help.
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control M plugin for Databases

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 08:25:01 GMT

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 08:25:01 GMT
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hi,

i need a control m plugin to call my databases into Control M. please if anyone having this, plz send it or refer any URL.
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Schedule job every 20 days

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 04:56:43 GMT

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 04:56:43 GMT
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if you want the job to run on first 20 days of a month, then simply select those dates in Days section or try to use specific dates option on the right
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Acces is Denied when trying to move a file with a bat

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 04:52:40 GMT

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 04:52:40 GMT
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I also faced the same situation, the solution was set the agent services to Domain account instead of Local user
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Schedule job every 20 days

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 00:14:21 GMT

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 00:14:21 GMT
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Hi,

How can I schedule a job to run every 20 days without using calendar? I have tried to use the cyclic "rerun every 20 days" and i did not select any days/ month in the scheduling tab. IT doesn't seems to work.

Would appreciate if someone can advise me?

Thanks in advance
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Delete viewpoint

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:34:39 GMT

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:34:39 GMT
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SOLVED.

In Tools - Viewpoint Manager, you can delete the viewpoint.

Thanks to all.
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Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:31:32 GMT
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Hi to all.

I've created a new Viewpoint, but I have created evil.

How I can delete it?

Thanks to all.
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How to find an ORDERID using a scheduled job?

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:54:53 GMT

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:54:53 GMT
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Hi guys,
i need to put a job in hold state just after another execution finish KO, i did get the right command:

"ctmpsm -UPDATEAJF (ORDER-ID) HOLD"

I dont know how to get, in automatic, the order_id of the job i need to hold.

My idea is create a script which can be launched after the other execution finish KO. The KO job has a monthly schedule and the one i have to hold has a daily execution (the last one of a whole flow).

System info:
Win server 2003 sp3
Control-m 6.4

Thanks in advance for the advices.
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Need info

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 06:54:01 GMT

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 06:54:01 GMT
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thanks for your rpl.... now i want to create jobs in Control-M desktop. when i click the tab to create new job, new window will open with lots of fields....what is the use of that? suggest any material with descriptions.pls guide me. thanks
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Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:58:25 GMT
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If you need to convert sql jobs to control-M, there is no easy way I know (MS SQL SIS) can be schedules as it is. You have to check the Control-M/CM for databases module, or do the batch jobs which invoke sql executables, which return the needed return codes to Agent --> Server.
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Acces is Denied when trying to move a file with a bat

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:28:27 GMT

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:28:27 GMT
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Two possible solutions:

- Use an account with folder permissions to log in the Control-M Agent Service.

- Use the variable %%PRECMD with a net use command specifying the path and the login user you use to write on the folder with the proper permissions.
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Need info

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:39:33 GMT

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:39:33 GMT
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Hi, i m new to this technology.
how to create jobs in Control-M? is there possible to move jobs from Sqlserver 2005 to Control-M? if so what are all the topic need too be taken?
pls guide.
thanks in advance.
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Acces is Denied when trying to move a file with a bat

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:44:18 GMT

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:44:18 GMT
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Is the solution for this has been obtained ? I am facing the same issue. Please share.
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Pls Discuss about write and load of control-m

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:03:31 GMT

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:03:31 GMT
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Hi,

CONTROL-M/Server database-each CONTROL-M/Server has its own database that contains the job processing definitions (organized by scheduling table) for which it is responsible.
These definitions are stored in the Definition file of the database.

CONTROL-M/EM database-to allow you to control your entire batch production enterprise from a single point of control (CONTROL-M/EM),
the Definition file of the CONTROL-M/EM database must contain a copy of all job processing definitions in all CONTROL-M/Server databases.

You place the job processing definitions (or more exactly, the scheduling tables) in the Definition file of the CONTROL-M/EM database. This operation is called "writing to CONTROL-M/EM."
You then copy the job processing definitions from this Definition file into the Definition file of the relevant CONTROL-M/Server database. This operation is called "uploading to CONTROL-M/Server.

To modify job processing definitions that have already been placed into the CONTROL-M/EM database, you can perform a load operation,
which copies the job processing definitions from the CONTROL-M/EM database back into CONTROL-M/Desktop.

(To copy job processing definitions from the CONTROL-M/Server database to the CONTROL-M/EM database, you perform a download operation.
However, you virtually never need to do this, because the CONTROL-M/Server database is never more up-to-date than the CONTROL-M/EM database.)
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Web-Launch Configuration

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:07:47 GMT

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:07:47 GMT
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I created a new web launch. When installing the web launch via url, the install screen comes up with the EM, Desktop, and Configration Mgr. It doesnt matter which one you click, it does the install for all three. I do not want the customers to get the Configuration Mgr, only the EM and DeskTop. Is there a way to eliminate the install of the CCM?
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Restart remote agent via command

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:26:07 GMT

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:26:07 GMT
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Hi experts.
very new to Control-m since new app in our company.
I'm looking for command that can restart agent remote with command script or some other approaches?!
I need to create a weekly job with command that will restart agent for oracle database on Linux server
Environment Control-m v.7 - Linux
Database agent on Linux server
Problem is we have a memory leak issue and if we do not restart agent on weekly bases than database jobs start failing with error:
Exit Code = 1
Exit Message = java.lang.OutOfMemoryError: unable to create new native thread

After we restart agent manually, same jobs run fine. so to be proactive we like to recycle agent on weekly bases.
Thanks
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How is Total Jobs Count Derrived in EM Gui?

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:34:08 GMT

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:34:08 GMT
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Hello Christophe,

These are great suggestions. I will try these out in the next few days.

regards,
Cliff
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Trouble with GATEWAY (NO SYNC MESSAGE) SOLVED

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:39:08 GMT

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:39:08 GMT
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Thanks a lot for your support, but for any strange reason I could solve it by following this steps:

- Perform ecs_gtw -force_dwl -take_over
- It kept on downloading
- Perform ctmsuspend
- I leveled up the debug level for CO, CD and RT on Server Debug
- Placed the following parameters on Gateway under "Aditional Parameters": -dbg 3 -T 5
- Restarted all of the components and Gateway remained "Connected" again

After that I took off those parameters from Gateway, restarted my server and everything worked fine.
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How is Total Jobs Count Derrived in EM Gui?

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:40:02 GMT

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:40:02 GMT
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Hi Cliff

You can use some SQL querys to count your jobs and groups.

For example :

Number of groups in AJF:
select count(orderno) from cmr_ajf where tasktype = 'G';

Number of jobs in AJF:
select count(orderno) from cmr_ajf where tasktype != 'G';

Number of jobs ordered today in AJF:
select count(orderno) from cmr_ajf where tasktype != 'G' and ODATE = '20111128';

Number of groups ordered today in AJF:
select count(orderno) from cmr_ajf where tasktype = 'G' and ODATE = '20111128';

Use a script to edit a report, before your "new day procedure"

Regards
Christophe
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Control-M with SSiS Package

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 06:41:13 GMT

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 06:41:13 GMT
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This was interesting.

Access Control System
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HELP WITH SHOUT DESTINATION TABLE OUTPUT

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:06:38 GMT

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:06:38 GMT
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Hello Experts:

I want to implement a solution like this one:

http://www.scheduler-usage.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=2571&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=late.&start=0

In my production environment so I don't get any more .bat commands or DTS packages hung on Control-M.

I've been trying several ways to set it up, but none has worked, let me list my examples

When I use this method:

Shout Destination Table 'SYSTEM '

# Destination Type Adr Logical Name Physical Name

4 P S KILLJOB ctmkilljob -ORDERID $2

When using $2 to pass %%ORDERID parameter I get this message on U_KILLJXXX_XXX.log on PROCLOG folder under Control-M Server:

1128 14:50:05.42 GM_36_base_36_to_digit: Illegal input($) ascii is 36
1128 14:50:05.44 Trying to Rollback with empty transaction name
1128 14:50:05.44 DB_Rollback() - Failed in rollback() transaction

I have also used this one :

Shout Destination Table 'SYSTEM '

# Destination Type Adr Logical Name Physical Name

4 P S KILLJOB ctmkilljob -ORDERID $2

When using %2 to pass %%ORDERID parameter I get this message on U_KILLJXXX_XXX.log on PROCLOG folder under Control-M Server:

1128 14:55:08.04 GM_36_base_36_to_digit: Illegal input(%) ascii is 37
1128 14:55:08.04 Trying to Rollback with empty transaction name
1128 14:55:08.04 DB_Rollback() - Failed in rollback() transaction

Also this one:

Shout Destination Table 'SYSTEM '

# Destination Type Adr Logical Name Physical Name

4 P S KILLJOB ctmkilljob -ORDERID %%ORDERID

When using %%ORDERID to pass %%ORDERID parameter I get this message on U_KILLJXXX_XXX.log on PROCLOG folder under Control-M Server:

1128 14:58:16.12 GM_36_base_36_to_digit: Illegal input(%) ascii is 37
1128 14:58:16.13 GM_36_base_36_to_digit: Illegal input(%) ascii is 37
1128 14:58:16.13 Trying to Rollback with empty transaction name
1128 14:58:16.13 DB_Rollback() - Failed in rollback() transaction

I have also tried to implement a .bat script to be called by the Shout destination table with the following code:

cd C:\Program Files\BMC Software\CONTROL-M Server\Ctm_server\Exe
ctmkilljob -ORDERID %2

But when Trying to shout the destination table doesn't seem to be executing the script, as long as I don't see any LOG file on PROCLOG.
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How is Total Jobs Count Derrived in EM Gui?

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:49:52 GMT

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:49:52 GMT
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Thanks to all that replied to my post.

I am most interested in the reply from Philmalmaison as it gets to the reason for my question as it relates to historical daily totals rather than todays totals. If we are to begin using the reporting facility to determine high water mark, we need to understand what is counted as a task when computing and recording the daily totals for the past year. I only recently realized that ordering a job and placing it on hold would would cause it to be counted in each days total until it was released or deleted. In the case of ordering entire tables of jobs, this could account for large numbers of held jobs being counted each day even though they would not run. And in the case where the user had forgotten about these held jobs and they became esentially abandoned, the daily total job count could be artificially high for quite some time and put the high water mark at risk. This is why I am trying to learn what gets counted so we can educate our deveopers and operators on best practices that will not cause artificial licensing issues. I am told that some tables such as smart tables get counted as a task. Is this true and if so why?
regards,
Cliff
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Trouble with GATEWAY (NO SYNC MESSAGE) SOLVED

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:17:11 GMT

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:17:11 GMT
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All of the components are on the same box (Server, EM and Agent), that's because this sounds really weird to me, no firewalls between and still getting the error.
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Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:54:18 GMT
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Hi,
This is a network problem beetween em server and controlm server.
Timeout are closing connexion.

Are you sure that communication are working on TCP port / TCP agent configuration port, and all ramdom communication port of em server components ?

Regards,
Philmalmaison
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in-condition as variable

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:35:47 GMT

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:35:47 GMT
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It really depends on your Control-M Version.
If you have version 6.4.01 or 7.0.00, the find and update facility will do this easily.
If you are on an earlier version, your best option is to export your tables (using exportdeftable utility) then edit the xml file, then import the tables again (using deftable utility).
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GET SHOT DESTINATION WORKING

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 22:24:28 GMT

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 22:24:28 GMT
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Yes, I did.
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in-condition as variable

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 19:32:26 GMT

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 19:32:26 GMT
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I have 400+ jobs that are cyclic. I want to do a mass update on those 400+ jobs , for job failure (COMPSTAT =1) with Steps -> Do-> Condition-> Name = <in>, Date=ODAT, Sign=-

I don't find any Autoedit variable for in-condition of job. I don't like to manually go and edit 400+ jobs manually. Do we have any workaround with mass update?

Please share your ideas.
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Good jobs counts

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 02:00:34 GMT

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 02:00:34 GMT
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Remember the variable %%odate has the original date of ctm, if you need to do calculate dates after or befor, in the sentence %%CALCDATE you can use %%ODATE + or - for example:

%%A=%%CALCDATE %%ODATE -1
%%B=%%CALCDATE %%ODATE +6

Best Regards
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GET SHOT DESTINATION WORKING

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 17:22:58 GMT

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 17:22:58 GMT
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Did you do it with a batch (.bat) file called from the shout destination table?
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Purpose and way the resources work

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 04:31:04 GMT

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 04:31:04 GMT
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It is a field in the job definition. Look for it in the Execution tab of the job editing form.
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Hot backup option or tool for Control-M Server 6.4 Database

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 04:29:12 GMT

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 04:29:12 GMT
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The issue is that you are using your own existing database, i.e., it is not dedicated to Control-M. And database archive mode is only available for a dedicated Control-M database. And archive mode is necessary for a hot backup. Therefore, you can only perform a cold backup on an MSSQL Control-M database.
Control-M doesn't allow you to perform a cold backup while the software is running as changes may be made during the archive and it is not possible to then restore the point in time of the backup. In previous versions this was allowed but that was a loophole that was closed in 6.4.01.
It is best to perform the backups using processes within MSSQL. I don't know much about MSSQL backups but if you can trigger them from a command line, then Control-M can run them for you.
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GET SHOT DESTINATION WORKING

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 01:48:16 GMT

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 01:48:16 GMT
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The path is a UNIX path so definitely won't be correct for Windows.
To get the rest to work, just change the $2 to %2 (Unix to Windows).
My script has the following code:

cd C:\Program Files\BMC Software\CONTROL-M Server\Ctm_server\Exe
ctmkilljob -ORDERID %2
I don't know why I had to specify the path and it shouldn't have been necessary, but for some reason it was in this case.
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How is Total Jobs Count Derrived in EM Gui?

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 23:39:35 GMT

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 23:39:35 GMT
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Hi Cliff.

The count you see in the GUI is a total based on the viewpoint you have open. Therefore if you open the default view of ALL JOBS, the totals will be every job in the AJF regardless of date. When users add jobs to the AJF (order or force) the job counts will be increased. If you hold some jobs, the count will remain the same.

If you switch to Active Jobs viewpoint, this count will be different as you have previously held a few jobs, and they are no longer present in the current viewpoint.

Regards.

Graham.
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PROBLEM WITH GATEWAY

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:34:46 GMT

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:34:46 GMT
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No changes were made to firewall, all components are running on the same box.
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Trouble with GATEWAY (NO SYNC MESSAGE) SOLVED

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:32:39 GMT

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:32:39 GMT
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Hello experts:

I have an issue with my CTM Server, no matter how many times I restart my physical server or CTM Services, Gateway remains with "No sync" message on Configuration Manager.

I already tried to start gateway by stopping service in Task Manager and initialized it by using ecs_gtw -dc DATACENTER -force_dwl and I'm getting the exact same behavior,

I already tried stopping / starting Control-M Server, Control-M Server Configuration Agent, and nothing seems to be working, I'm getting this messages on gtw logs:

[23@07:46:18.457:] ===> INFO: Starting gateway for
data center >DATACENTER<on>hostname<port>1529<locale>English_United States.1252<time>07:46:18.457:<23> INFO: database type: MSSQL.
[07:46:25.598:]ipr_tcp_open_connect_i_new, connect() timed out 0 seconds for channel 1184
[23@07:46:25.629:] ===> INFO: Start connection attempt with CTM: DATACENTER (hostname : 2370) Using TCP Protocol
[23@07:46:25.629:] ===> INFO: OPEN with CTM: DATACENTER (hostname), Using TCP Protocol, Time: 07:46:25.629:

[23@07:46:43.020:] ===> INFO: GCS - OPEN comm or Sync request received.
[07:53:32.864:] ipr_tcp_read(): read() error 10054 on channel 1184
[23@07:53:32.864:] ===> WARNING: CLOSE with CTM: DATACENTER (hostname), Time: 07:53:32.864:

[07:53:34.395:]ipr_tcp_open_connect_i_new, connect() timed out 0 seconds for channel 1172
[23@07:53:34.395:] ===> INFO: Start connection attempt with CTM: DATACENTER (hostname : 2370) Using TCP Protocol
[23@07:53:34.395:] ===> INFO: OPEN with CTM: DATACENTER (hostname), Using TCP Protocol, Time: 07:53:34.395:

[07:53:34.395:] ipr_tcp_write(), write() error 10054 on channel 1172
[23@07:53:34.395:] ===> WARNING: CLOSE with CTM: DATACENTER (hostname), Time: 07:53:34.395:

[23@07:53:35.426:] ===> INFO: Start connection attempt with CTM: DATACENTER (hostname : 2370) Using TCP Protocol
[23@07:53:35.426:] ===> INFO: OPEN with CTM: DATACENTER (hostname), Using TCP Protocol, Time: 07:53:35.426:

[07:53:48.020:] ipr_tcp_read(): read() error 10054 on channel 1184
[23@07:53:48.020:] ===> WARNING: CLOSE with CTM: DATACENTER (hostname), Time: 07:53:48.020:

[07:53:49.098:]ipr_tcp_open_connect_i_new, connect() timed out 0 seconds for channel 1180
[07:53:49.114:]ipr_tcp_open_connect_i_new, connect() timed out 0 seconds for channel 1184
[23@07:53:49.114:] ===> INFO: Start connection attempt with CTM: DATACENTER (hostname : 2370) Using TCP Protocol
[23@07:53:50.114:] ===> INFO: OPEN with CTM: DATACENTER (hostname), Using TCP Protocol, Time: 07:53:50.114:

[07:53:50.114:] ipr_tcp_read(): read() error 10054 on channel 1180
[23@07:53:50.129:] ===> WARNING: CLOSE with CTM: DATACENTER (hostname), Time: 07:53:50.129:

[07:53:51.207:]ipr_tcp_open_connect_i_new, connect() timed out 0 seconds for channel 1180
[07:53:51.207:]ipr_tcp_open_connect_i_new, connect() timed out 0 seconds for channel 1324
[23@07:53:51.207:] ===> INFO: Start connection attempt with CTM: DATACENTER (hostname : 2370) Using TCP Protocol
[23@07:53:52.207:] ===> WARNING: CLOSE with CTM: DATACENTER (hostname), Time: 07:53:52.207:

[23@07:54:11.614:] ===> INFO: Start connection attempt with CTM: DATACENTER (hostname : 2370) Using TCP Protocol
[23@07:54:11.614:] ===> INFO: OPEN with CTM: DATACENTER (hostname), Using TCP Protocol, Time: 07:54:11.614:

------------ Diagnostic Parameters -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Diagnostic device is a kind of 'Cyclic', it prints out into #5 file(s), file capacity is #25000 messages
DefaulDebugLevel=2, DefaultBufferLevel=4, file pattern IsPIDUsed=TRUE, logger mode UseFileLevel=FALSE .
Cleanup settings are: ApplyCleanup=TRUE, RetainDays=3
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

------------------ List of all component versions ---------------------
em_security version=6.04.01;build=10021;timestamp=Jun 26 2009 15:58:35;os=Windows;compiler=MSC_1400;location=D:/ccm_wa/ecs/EcsTop-bldrem_EM640FP2_W_SQA/EcsTop/;host=TLV-VM-PRD-002;note=;
em_foundation version=6.04.01;build=10021;timestamp=Jun 26 2009 15:58:12;os=Windows;compiler=MSC_1400;location=D:/ccm_wa/ecs/EcsTop-bldrem_EM640FP2_W_SQA/EcsTop/;host=TLV-VM-PRD-002;note=;
core_diag version=3.0;build=10056;timestamp=Jun 26 2009 15:00:30;os=Windows;compiler=MSC_1400;location=D:/ccm_wa/ecs/EcsTop-bldrem_EM640FP2_W_SQA/EcsTop//corekit;host=TLV-VM-PRD-002;note=;
core_util version=3.0;build=10056;timestamp=Jun 26 2009 15:00:15;os=Windows;compiler=MSC_1400;location=D:/ccm_wa/ecs/EcsTop-bldrem_EM640FP2_W_SQA/EcsTop//corekit;host=TLV-VM-PRD-002;note=;
------------------------------------------------------------------------
23/11/2011 07:53:32.848 [1] xalerts_sender_helper XAlertsSendMsg XAlert (E) :EM-29008E: GTW - Active Download Failure.
Active Download Failure. CONTROL-M DATACENTER, Odate 20111122, Net Name (111123001_E), Sequence Number 1.
. (rc 0)

Hope I can get my CTM going.

Regards.
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Forecast - Control M/Desktop 6.4.01

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:56:52 GMT

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:56:52 GMT
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Hi
Witch controlm version?
Regards,
Philmalmaison
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How is Total Jobs Count Derrived in EM Gui?

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:53:25 GMT

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:53:25 GMT
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Hi,
For counting jobs accordingly with BMC Software, use the reporting facilty.
What is in the count are all jobs from AJF, but on average on the year.
BMC Software ask for extreme peak on the year using the reporting facility.
That is what is taken to calculate licencing in jobs and not by power/host.

Regards,
Philmalmaison
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UNIX Server DNS Changed

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 07:16:07 GMT

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 07:16:07 GMT
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[quote="GregE"]We moved our development environment to a new environment (new data center, new UNIX servers), and kept the old name as an alias in DNS so that all CM jobs would not have to be changed.

The scheduler team tells me that they had to change all the jobs. This concerns me because we are about to move to a new production environment as well.

So OLDSERVER_1 was given an alias of NEWSERVER_1. Why did she have to change all of the jobs to point to NEWSERVER_1 to get them to function properly?[/quote]

Hi Greg,

If you propely defined the DNS alias naming convention, then no need to change any parameters in jobs.

example:

For testserver.domain.com i will define the allias the DNS entry as new.testserver.domain.com.

So whenever a query comes to DNS for testserver it will be diverted to new.testserver incase "testserver.domain.com" was not available.

Experts,

Please Correct me if i was wrong.

Thanks,
Sriman
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Job re-runs next day when out of time window

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:38:21 GMT

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:38:21 GMT
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I tried the maxwait parameter and that appears to have worked. Thanks for the ideas.
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UNIX Server DNS Changed

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 21:47:53 GMT

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 21:47:53 GMT
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We moved our development environment to a new environment (new data center, new UNIX servers), and kept the old name as an alias in DNS so that all CM jobs would not have to be changed.

The scheduler team tells me that they had to change all the jobs. This concerns me because we are about to move to a new production environment as well.

So OLDSERVER_1 was given an alias of NEWSERVER_1. Why did she have to change all of the jobs to point to NEWSERVER_1 to get them to function properly?
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Good jobs counts

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:05:50 GMT

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:05:50 GMT
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Hi,

For the Good jobs counts we have created one job in our Control-M and using below command

Command : ctmlog listmsg 5133 %%A 0800 %%B 0759 | mailx -s "Batch Jobs - Successful" %%C %%D %%E %%F

Below variable pass through SET tab..

In above command %%A= %%CALCDATE %%ODATE -1
AND %%B= %%CALCDATE %%ODATE

The above command we use daily to find good jobs detail through Control-M ( using batch job)

Here my question is suppose I want weekly report instead of daily report, so in that case how we calculate the date under %%A and %%B section ..?

i.e. I want whole week report 2011 11 15 to 2011 11 21
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Unique Job count .

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:02:52 GMT

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:02:52 GMT
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Hi,

Our BMC maintenance agreement is determined by the number of UNIQUE jobs ran in ControlM on a daily basis. We purchased 4000 jobs. It is on the honor system. I want to keep track of these numbers The process we have is tedious and time consuming. us this utility and I hope that it makes our lives easier when calculating the job count.

I want to calculate all jobs executed in a day or all UNIQUE jobs in a day? The job count must be UNIQUE jobs. If a job is a cyclic job, then the count for that job on a given day would be 1.

It would be nice to have only the count and not a list of all the jobs.

Any help?
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Has anyone used Business Process Integration Suite?

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 07:23:08 GMT

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 07:23:08 GMT
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You can't afford not to pay attention to business process development. Even if you are little more than a legitimate backyard operation, you can do a great deal of things in so many better ways. Taking the best paths can give your company the boost it needs to grow. You may just need a specialist to show you where to begin.

business process
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GET SHOT DESTINATION WORKING

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:32:50 GMT

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:32:50 GMT
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How can I get this Shout destination working on Windows?, I want to use it on Control-M 6.4

# Destination Type Adr Logical Name Physical Name
--- ---------------- --- ----------------- ----------------------------
1 O S CONSOLE 2 E S ECS
3 L S IOALOG
4 P S KILLJOB /tmp/killjob.sh

Is the path for the script correct?

I am using this code for the script:

echo "Lanzado KILL JOB: $2" > /tmp/prueba_kill.txt &
ctmkilljob -ORDERID $2 &
ctmshout -DEST ECS -SEVERITY U -MESSAGE "JOB with ORDERID=$2 was Killed " &

I'm not really used to UNIX commands, so I haven't been able to addapt this procedure for Control-M for Windows.

Any help I can get from you?

Regards.
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EM hangs on exit from only one server

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:08:29 GMT

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:08:29 GMT
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I have this odd issue that popped up a while ago. When closing Enterprise Manager from our production server, the "Please wait while Control-M/EM exits" box never goes away. On test side it never happens.

After checking in Process Explorer, I've found that these two threads always remain open and don't let emgui.exe close:

ntoskrnl.exe+0x584d
ntoskrnl.exe+0x230f9
ntoskrnl.exe+0x1bc94
ntoskrnl.exe+0x96ff6
ntoskrnl.exe+0x699f
ntdll.dll!KiFastSystemCallRet
kernel32.dll!WaitForSingleObject+0x12
ACE.dll!ACE_OS::cond_wait+0x3d

ntoskrnl.exe+0x584d
ntoskrnl.exe+0x230f9
ntoskrnl.exe+0x1bc94
ntoskrnl.exe+0x96ff6
ntoskrnl.exe+0x699f
ntdll.dll!KiFastSystemCallRet
MSWSOCK.dll+0x5fa7
WS2_32.dll!select+0xa7
ACE.dll!ACE_Select_Reactor_T<ACE_Select_Reactor_Token_T<ACE_Token> >::wait_for_multiple_events+0xd2

Has anyone else experienced this and came up with a solution? Any help would be great.
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Why does AFT ends OK when 'No matching files for pattern'?

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:09:56 GMT

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:09:56 GMT
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Because it has successfully connected and searched the directory. It is cleaner to force the failure with this option than forcing it okay, since there are many situations where a file might not necessarily there. Especially if you have a job that is transferring many files and only one isn't available.

A failure has to do with connection issues, incorrect permissions, things like that.
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FTE calculation for Control-M

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:06:15 GMT

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:06:15 GMT
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In this points, Control-M is very light. So, with 500Mb for Database and some virtual machine with 2 processor it works well. Control-M work only in administrative task, just all jobs run in other server and consume the resource of destination server not in the installation server. In our compa�y, i have CTM with less than 400Mb database, 1.2 virtual cpu processor and 1200 scripts, 16000 unique jobs, 60000 daily executions (cyclic) and agents in more than 20 machines. It works very well with few resources for ctm server.
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Fri, 18 Nov 2011 13:55:24 GMT
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You can base your calculations only on number os 'script' to develop. This install process of agents is very simple.

It's recommendable to make a list of all functionalities to implement and verify the compelxity of each one as low, medium or high. Considerate a low complexity as 2 days, medium complexity as 5 days and high complexity as 10 days.

It's necessary have a 'good' script developer with experience, not in control-m, only in scripts and include 1 day in each process to prove in environment test.
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PROBLEM WITH GATEWAY

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 13:49:51 GMT

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 13:49:51 GMT
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Did you make any chages to firewall ?. Maybe some ports have been restricted ?
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Create a BMC job to send email if there exists more than 1

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:04:19 GMT

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:04:19 GMT
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Create a File watcher job in BMC job to send email if there exists more than 1 line in a file and email the output and filename of the changes to that file.
FileWatch-MIN_DET_SIZE 48
FileWatch-FILE_PATH /app/collateral/output/custtypeupdate.txt
I have the minimal byte size set to 48 in order to detect + 1 more that 47, that works, but also to send the output and the changed file content to the users??

Ive gotten the filewatcher to find the file, but to get it to detect +1 more line and send output to users??
changes.
+ ctmfw /app/collateral/output/custtypeupdate.txt CREATE 48 60 60 3 5 Y
+ NOW 0 N\
O_MIN_AGE NO_MAX_AGE
1110 13:40:02 : File '/app/collateral/output/custtypeupdate.txt' exists, it's c\ urrent size is 295 bytes . id=1.
1110 13:40:02 : File '/app/collateral/output/custtypeupdate.txt' has reached t\ he minimum size of 48 bytes. size=295 bytes id=1.
1110 13:43:02 : File transfer was completed. The size of file '/app/collateral/\ output/custtypeupdate.txt' is 295 bytes. id=1. Modified 09/11/2011 21:44
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Why does AFT ends OK when 'No matching files for pattern'?

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:59:52 GMT

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:59:52 GMT
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Looking for a solution for an AFT job that ends OK with the message "No matching files for pattern", I found this thread [1] that helped me to solve this problem.

After read it, I would like to know why an AFT job ends OK if it doesn't find a file with the specified pattern, and therefore doesn't send any file?

I ask this question to understand this situation, which to me makes no sense.

Regards,
eche

[1] http://www.scheduler-usage.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=1703
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How is Total Jobs Count Derrived in EM Gui?

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:35:06 GMT

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:35:06 GMT
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In the lower right corner of the Ctontrol-M EM Mgr viewpoint screen a summary of tables, sub-tables, and jobs is maintained throughout the day. Can anyone tell me how these numbers are derived? I expect that the jobs count is the number of jobs ordered into the AJF for the current day. Would it also include any jobs ordered when a user does and order/force? Could it also include any jobs ordered in the past but placed on hold as they continue to show up in the viewpoint each day even though they have very old ODATEs. Does the count include BIM service definitions? Does it include the count of tables in the jobs total?

I cannot find anything in the docs that tells me how this number is computed.

Thanks in advance for your insights...

-Cliff
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Job re-runs next day when out of time window

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:24:22 GMT

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:24:22 GMT
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A few thoughts...you could set maxwait=0 so you only have one on the AJF at a time. The other option is to use ODATES for your in-conditions..
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Thu, 17 Nov 2011 02:46:07 GMT
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Hi all,

I have an issue at the moment with a daily job which is run twice a day but in the morning and at night.
Job A runs in the morning based on 1 condition and a time window been fulfilled. Job B runs in the evening with different condition and later time window but they effectively do the same thing.
Job A does not get removed from the schedule on the day it is suppose to run. The NDP comes around after JOB A runs.

Job B runs and is removed the next days NDP, all good there.

So, Job A on the first day it runs get's its condition fulfilled but after the time window so doesn't run.
The next day however, JOB A(from the previous day) runs when the time window comes up and becasue the condition has been fulfilled the previous day, it runs.

The problem is, on day 1, JOB A hasn't run if it misses its time window. After the NDP on day 1 JOB A for the day 2 has been generated. So on day 2, JOB A for day 1 will run when the time window comes round. If condition is fulfilled for day 2 JOB A that also runs, this causes severe headeaches for us when both run the same morning. If both conditions are met though, the job runs and is removed at the next NDP on that day it runs successfully.

Maxwait is set to 1, my thoughts were that it was something to do with conditions but if both are fulfilled all good no problems. The problem seems to lie within the NDP and the job A from the morning not been removed and so conflicts with the next mornings job.

This issue has only come up since upgrading form 6.4 to V7.

Any ideas anyone please?
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Purpose and way the resources work

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:08:34 GMT

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:08:34 GMT
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How is priority set... Is it defined by the user or can by set by anyone....
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Perform migration from clean install

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:16:38 GMT

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:16:38 GMT
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Hello experts:

I've been through several migrations of similar environments by using the "util -d" option so I can backup the Enterprise Manager Database and import it in another server.

I've also migrated by importing my complete draft using XML.

But, in my experience, the best way to build a new environtment is from scratch, I mean, a clean installation with totally new components.

I've used exportdeftable, exportdefjob, exportdefcal, importdeftable, accounts.dat file to import AFT Accounts.

But some other components are missing, my question in this case is:

How can I export some of the following components with a utility such as the ones I already mentioned?:

- Userdaily
- Resources
- Agent names and ports (In the case of Control-M Server)
- System parameters (ODATE, Day Time, etc)
-Users Accounts

I already know you can do that by backing up and restoring CTM Server and EM Databases, I'm just curious if this is possible to automate a little bit the migration processes I perform by using commands or utilities.

Best regards and good luck for you all.
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Hot backup option or tool for Control-M Server 6.4 Database

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:00:01 GMT

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:00:01 GMT
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The problem here is that I'm using a MS SQL 2005 Database, and as far as I know, RMAN applies only for Oracle Databases.

Any other option?
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Control-M Server migration from 6.4 to 7

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:52:05 GMT

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:52:05 GMT
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Hi,
I tried with no exceptions.
Regards,
Philmalmaison
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Hot backup option or tool for Control-M Server 6.4 Database

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:50:53 GMT

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:50:53 GMT
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Hi,
rman backup could do it easliely, using the nocatalog option if you don't want to install external rman catalog for this database.
just put the archive log mode to yes (and give destination file) to control-m server.
It will allow you to make hot backup and to restore until time.

Regards,
Philmalmaison
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PROBLEM WITH GATEWAY

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 02:28:47 GMT

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 02:28:47 GMT
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Hello experts:

I had this problem today with an Enterprise Manager Installation:

After performing some maintenance on Control-M Server Database, I wasn't able to get my gateway working, I tried stopping services several times, I restarted my Windows server but nothing worked, finally I decided to delete em640 and ctm640 tables, uninstall CTM-EM and CTM Server and perform a clean install, I did that because of the rush of being working in a production environment, and everything worked fine.

Has anyone of you had this kind of problem?

I looked at the EM log and I kept receiving this errors everytime I tried to connect my Gateway:

[15@17:44:05.272:] ===> INFO: Starting gateway for
data center >esmbanpeproap04<on>PERBANPEPROCTM2<port>4684<locale>English_United States.1252<time>17:44:05.272:<15> INFO: database type: MSSQL.
[17:44:12.413:]ipr_tcp_open_connect_i_new, connect() timed out 0 seconds for channel 1056
[15@17:44:12.413:] ===> INFO: Start connection attempt with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2 : 2371) Using TCP Protocol
[15@17:44:13.445:] ===> WARNING: CLOSE with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2), Time: 17:44:13.445:

[17:44:32.398:]ipr_tcp_open_connect_i_new, connect() timed out 0 seconds for channel 1068
[15@17:44:32.398:] ===> INFO: Start connection attempt with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2 : 2371) Using TCP Protocol
[15@17:44:33.429:] ===> WARNING: CLOSE with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2), Time: 17:44:33.429:

[17:44:52.352:]ipr_tcp_open_connect_i_new, connect() timed out 0 seconds for channel 1080
[15@17:44:52.352:] ===> INFO: Start connection attempt with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2 : 2371) Using TCP Protocol
[15@17:44:53.383:] ===> WARNING: CLOSE with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2), Time: 17:44:53.383:

[17:45:12.696:]ipr_tcp_open_connect_i_new, connect() timed out 0 seconds for channel 1080
[15@17:45:12.696:] ===> INFO: Start connection attempt with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2 : 2371) Using TCP Protocol
[15@17:45:13.743:] ===> WARNING: CLOSE with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2), Time: 17:45:13.743:

[15@17:45:14.368:] ===> INFO: GCS - OPEN comm or Sync request received.
[17:45:32.681:]ipr_tcp_open_connect_i_new, connect() timed out 0 seconds for channel 1092
[15@17:45:32.681:] ===> INFO: Start connection attempt with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2 : 2371) Using TCP Protocol
[15@17:45:33.712:] ===> WARNING: CLOSE with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2), Time: 17:45:33.712:

[17:45:52.666:]ipr_tcp_open_connect_i_new, connect() timed out 0 seconds for channel 1092
[15@17:45:52.666:] ===> INFO: Start connection attempt with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2 : 2371) Using TCP Protocol
[15@17:45:53.697:] ===> WARNING: CLOSE with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2), Time: 17:45:53.697:

[17:46:12.682:]ipr_tcp_open_connect_i_new, connect() timed out 0 seconds for channel 1092
[15@17:46:12.682:] ===> INFO: Start connection attempt with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2 : 2371) Using TCP Protocol
[15@17:46:14.744:] ===> WARNING: CLOSE with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2), Time: 17:46:14.744:

[17:46:32.708:]ipr_tcp_open_connect_i_new, connect() timed out 0 seconds for channel 1092
[15@17:46:32.708:] ===> INFO: Start connection attempt with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2 : 2371) Using TCP Protocol
[15@17:46:33.741:] ===> WARNING: CLOSE with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2), Time: 17:46:33.741:

[17:46:52.723:]ipr_tcp_open_connect_i_new, connect() timed out 0 seconds for channel 1092
[15@17:46:52.723:] ===> INFO: Start connection attempt with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2 : 2371) Using TCP Protocol
[15@17:46:53.756:] ===> WARNING: CLOSE with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2), Time: 17:46:53.756:

[17:47:12.770:]ipr_tcp_open_connect_i_new, connect() timed out 0 seconds for channel 1092
[15@17:47:12.770:] ===> INFO: Start connection attempt with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2 : 2371) Using TCP Protocol
[15@17:47:13.803:] ===> WARNING: CLOSE with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2), Time: 17:47:13.803:

[17:47:32.785:]ipr_tcp_open_connect_i_new, connect() timed out 0 seconds for channel 1092
[15@17:47:32.785:] ===> INFO: Start connection attempt with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2 : 2371) Using TCP Protocol
[15@17:47:33.818:] ===> WARNING: CLOSE with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2), Time: 17:47:33.818:

[17:47:52.143:]ipr_tcp_open_connect_i_new, connect() timed out 0 seconds for channel 1092
[15@17:47:52.143:] ===> INFO: Start connection attempt with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2 : 2371) Using TCP Protocol
[15@17:47:53.801:] ===> WARNING: CLOSE with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2), Time: 17:47:53.801:

[17:48:12.142:]ipr_tcp_open_connect_i_new, connect() timed out 0 seconds for channel 1092
[15@17:48:12.142:] ===> INFO: Start connection attempt with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2 : 2371) Using TCP Protocol
[15@17:48:13.175:] ===> WARNING: CLOSE with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2), Time: 17:48:13.175:

[17:48:32.157:]ipr_tcp_open_connect_i_new, connect() timed out 0 seconds for channel 1092
[15@17:48:32.157:] ===> INFO: Start connection attempt with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2 : 2371) Using TCP Protocol
[15@17:48:33.190:] ===> WARNING: CLOSE with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2), Time: 17:48:33.190:

[17:48:52.172:]ipr_tcp_open_connect_i_new, connect() timed out 0 seconds for channel 1092
[15@17:48:52.172:] ===> INFO: Start connection attempt with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2 : 2371) Using TCP Protocol
[15@17:48:54.238:] ===> WARNING: CLOSE with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2), Time: 17:48:54.238:

[17:49:12.203:]ipr_tcp_open_connect_i_new, connect() timed out 0 seconds for channel 1092
[15@17:49:12.203:] ===> INFO: Start connection attempt with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2 : 2371) Using TCP Protocol
[15@17:49:13.236:] ===> WARNING: CLOSE with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2), Time: 17:49:13.236:

[17:49:32.218:]ipr_tcp_open_connect_i_new, connect() timed out 0 seconds for channel 1092
[15@17:49:32.218:] ===> INFO: Start connection attempt with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2 : 2371) Using TCP Protocol
[15@17:49:33.251:] ===> WARNING: CLOSE with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2), Time: 17:49:33.251:

[17:49:52.233:]ipr_tcp_open_connect_i_new, connect() timed out 0 seconds for channel 1092
[15@17:49:52.233:] ===> INFO: Start connection attempt with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2 : 2371) Using TCP Protocol
[15@17:49:53.266:] ===> WARNING: CLOSE with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2), Time: 17:49:53.266:

[17:50:12.248:]ipr_tcp_open_connect_i_new, connect() timed out 0 seconds for channel 1092
[15@17:50:12.248:] ===> INFO: Start connection attempt with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2 : 2371) Using TCP Protocol
[15@17:50:14.314:] ===> WARNING: CLOSE with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2), Time: 17:50:14.314:

[17:50:32.263:]ipr_tcp_open_connect_i_new, connect() timed out 0 seconds for channel 1092
[15@17:50:32.263:] ===> INFO: Start connection attempt with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2 : 2371) Using TCP Protocol
[15@17:50:33.296:] ===> WARNING: CLOSE with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2), Time: 17:50:33.296:

[17:50:52.278:]ipr_tcp_open_connect_i_new, connect() timed out 0 seconds for channel 1092
[15@17:50:52.278:] ===> INFO: Start connection attempt with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2 : 2371) Using TCP Protocol
[15@17:50:53.311:] ===> WARNING: CLOSE with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2), Time: 17:50:53.311:

[17:51:12.293:]ipr_tcp_open_connect_i_new, connect() timed out 0 seconds for channel 1092
[15@17:51:12.293:] ===> INFO: Start connection attempt with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2 : 2371) Using TCP Protocol
[15@17:51:14.359:] ===> WARNING: CLOSE with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2), Time: 17:51:14.359:

[17:51:32.293:]ipr_tcp_open_connect_i_new, connect() timed out 0 seconds for channel 1092
[15@17:51:32.293:] ===> INFO: Start connection attempt with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2 : 2371) Using TCP Protocol
[15@17:51:33.325:] ===> WARNING: CLOSE with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2), Time: 17:51:33.325:

[17:51:52.289:]ipr_tcp_open_connect_i_new, connect() timed out 0 seconds for channel 1092
[15@17:51:52.289:] ===> INFO: Start connection attempt with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2 : 2371) Using TCP Protocol
[15@17:51:53.321:] ===> WARNING: CLOSE with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2), Time: 17:51:53.321:

[17:52:12.301:]ipr_tcp_open_connect_i_new, connect() timed out 0 seconds for channel 1092
[15@17:52:12.301:] ===> INFO: Start connection attempt with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2 : 2371) Using TCP Protocol
[15@17:52:13.333:] ===> WARNING: CLOSE with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2), Time: 17:52:13.333:

[17:52:32.281:]ipr_tcp_open_connect_i_new, connect() timed out 0 seconds for channel 1092
[15@17:52:32.281:] ===> INFO: Start connection attempt with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2 : 2371) Using TCP Protocol
[15@17:52:33.313:] ===> WARNING: CLOSE with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2), Time: 17:52:33.313:

[17:52:52.277:]ipr_tcp_open_connect_i_new, connect() timed out 0 seconds for channel 1092
[15@17:52:52.277:] ===> INFO: Start connection attempt with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2 : 2371) Using TCP Protocol
[15@17:52:53.309:] ===> WARNING: CLOSE with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2), Time: 17:52:53.309:

[17:53:12.305:]ipr_tcp_open_connect_i_new, connect() timed out 0 seconds for channel 1092
[15@17:53:12.305:] ===> INFO: Start connection attempt with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2 : 2371) Using TCP Protocol
[15@17:53:13.337:] ===> WARNING: CLOSE with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2), Time: 17:53:13.337:

[17:53:32.301:]ipr_tcp_open_connect_i_new, connect() timed out 0 seconds for channel 1092
[15@17:53:32.301:] ===> INFO: Start connection attempt with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2 : 2371) Using TCP Protocol
[15@17:53:33.333:] ===> WARNING: CLOSE with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2), Time: 17:53:33.333:

[17:53:52.313:]ipr_tcp_open_connect_i_new, connect() timed out 0 seconds for channel 1084
[15@17:53:52.313:] ===> INFO: Start connection attempt with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2 : 2371) Using TCP Protocol
[15@17:53:54.376:] ===> WARNING: CLOSE with CTM: esmbanpeproap04 (PERBANPEPROCTM2), Time: 17:53:54.376:

I hope you can give some feedback about this issue.

Kind Regards.
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FTE calculation for Control-M

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:45:42 GMT

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:45:42 GMT
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Hello,

Could someone help me out with the FTE calculations?

We are in the process of getting a new project on Control-M for distributed systems/ mainframes and we need to give an estimate of the resources required initially.
I need to understand how this is calculated based on the number of batch jobs/ servers / agents especially for Control-M related projects. The project entails scheduling and does not include monitoring and administration.
Also incase monitoring is to be done, how will that be done?

Thanks in advance!
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Control-M AFT and Filewatch

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13:06:47 GMT

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13:06:47 GMT
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Thanks Markf, that's what I have done as a work-around anyway, just thought there might be another way, a better way :?
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Purpose and way the resources work

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:54:23 GMT

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:54:23 GMT
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If the jobs get released at exactly the same time and needs to use the same QRs then the execution order will be random ... unless you use the "Priority" field on the Execution tab (a value of 99 being the highest).
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Control-M AFT and Filewatch

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:51:24 GMT

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:51:24 GMT
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Sounds like this is a case for 2 separate jobs: FW on the trigger file and then another job does the actual transfer. You probably have to do housekeeping on the trigger anyway (i.e. delete it) so it makes sense to have the trigger file perform a 'do force' on the actual FTP.
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Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:34:51 GMT
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I need to send a data file and a trigger file using AFT from host1 to host2 but the FTP cannot start until the trigger file has been created in the source directory on host1, and when the transfer is initiated the data file has to be sent to host2 first, followed by the trigger file.

I know there is a built in Filewatcher with AFT but I cannot get it working correctly. In my AFT tab in the job properties I have the ftp of the data file defined first and then the ftp of the trigger file last. If I set up the Filewatcher to look out for the trigger file, it will send the data file anyway, presumably because it is defined first on the AFT tab, and then wait until the trigger file exists in the source directory on host1.

How can I get this working correctly?
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Purpose and way the resources work

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 01:39:19 GMT

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 01:39:19 GMT
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So all the jobs that receive quantitative resources run at the same time or will it run in order....
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Error while retrieving alerts in GAS, Control-M 6.4

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:12:19 GMT

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:12:19 GMT
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Recently I installed Fix Pack 6 for Control-M Enterprise Manager and Fix Pack 6 for Control-M Server, after those installations I keep receiving this really annoying messages every time I open Control-M Enterprise Manager to retrieve my Active Environment:

See the end of this message for details on invoking
just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box.

************** Exception Text **************
System.NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object.
at Com.Bmc.Ctmem.UI.AlertsForm.alertsGridView_RowStyle(Object sender, RowStyleEventArgs e) in d:\ccm_wa\ecs\EcsTop-bldrem_EM640FP6_W_SQA\EcsTop\ECSNT\em_ui\AlertsForm.cs:line 501
at DevExpress.XtraGrid.Views.Grid.GridView.RaiseGetRowStyle(Int32 rowHandle, GridRowCellState state, AppearanceObject appearance)
at DevExpress.XtraGrid.Views.Grid.ViewInfo.GridViewInfo.GetRowMixAppearances(GridCellInfo cellInfo, GridRowCellState state, GridRowInfo bi, AppearanceObjectEx column, AppearanceObject focusedCell, AppearanceObjectEx conditionCell)
at DevExpress.XtraGrid.Views.Grid.ViewInfo.GridViewInfo.GetRowAppearance(GridRowInfo ri, AppearanceObject appearance, GridRowCellState state)
at DevExpress.XtraGrid.Views.Grid.ViewInfo.GridViewInfo.UpdateRowAppearanceCore(GridRowInfo ri)
at DevExpress.XtraGrid.Views.Grid.ViewInfo.GridViewInfo.UpdateRowAppearance(GridRowInfo ri, Boolean always)
at DevExpress.XtraGrid.Views.Grid.ViewInfo.GridViewInfo.UpdateCellAppearance(GridCellInfo cell, Boolean always)
at DevExpress.XtraGrid.Views.Grid.ViewInfo.GridViewInfo.CreateCellEditViewInfo(GridCellInfo cell, Boolean calc, Boolean allowCache)
at DevExpress.XtraGrid.Views.Grid.ViewInfo.GridViewInfo.RequestCellEditViewInfo(GridCellInfo cell)
at DevExpress.XtraGrid.Views.Grid.GridView.UpdateCellHotInfo(BaseHitInfo hitInfo, Point hitPoint)
at DevExpress.XtraGrid.Views.Base.ColumnView.OnCellMouseLeave(BaseHitInfo hitInfo)
at DevExpress.XtraGrid.Views.Grid.GridView.OnHotTrackLeave(BaseHitInfo hitInfo)
at DevExpress.XtraGrid.Views.Grid.GridView.DoTopRowIndexChanged(Int32 prevTopRowIndex)
at DevExpress.XtraGrid.Views.Grid.GridView.InternalSetTopRowIndex(Int32 newTopRowIndex)
at DevExpress.XtraGrid.Views.Grid.GridView.MakeRowVisibleCore(Int32 rowHandle, Boolean invalidate)
at DevExpress.XtraGrid.Views.Grid.GridView.DoChangeFocusedRow(Int32 currentRowHandle, Int32 newRowHandle, Boolean raiseUpdateCurrentRow)
at DevExpress.XtraGrid.Views.Base.ColumnView.DoChangeFocusedRowInternal(Int32 newRowHandle, Boolean updateCurrentRow)
at DevExpress.XtraGrid.Views.Grid.GridView.DevExpress.Data.IDataControllerValidationSupport.OnCurrentControllerRowChanged()
at DevExpress.Data.BaseGridController.OnCurrentControllerRowChanged()
at DevExpress.Data.BaseGridController.OnCurrentControllerRowChanging(Int32 oldControllerRow, Int32 newControllerRow)
at DevExpress.Data.BaseGridController.set_CurrentControllerRow(Int32 value)
at DevExpress.Data.CurrencyDataController.SyncWithCurrencyManager()
at DevExpress.Data.CurrencyDataController.OnBindingListChangingEnd()
at DevExpress.Data.DataController.OnBindingListChangedCore(ListChangedEventArgs e)
at DevExpress.Data.CurrencyDataController.OnBindingListChangedCore(ListChangedEventArgs e)
at DevExpress.Data.DataController.OnBindingListChanged(ListChangedEventArgs e)
at DevExpress.Data.CurrencyDataController.RaiseOnBindingListChanged(ListChangedEventArgs e)
at DevExpress.Data.Helpers.ListDataControllerHelper.OnBindingListChanged(Object sender, ListChangedEventArgs e)
at DevExpress.Data.Helpers.BaseDataViewControllerHelper.OnBindingListChanged(Object sender, ListChangedEventArgs e)
at System.ComponentModel.ListChangedEventHandler.Invoke(Object sender, ListChangedEventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.BindingSource.OnListChanged(ListChangedEventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.BindingSource.InnerList_ListChanged(Object sender, ListChangedEventArgs e)
at System.Data.DataView.OnListChanged(ListChangedEventArgs e)
at System.Data.DataView.IndexListChanged(Object sender, ListChangedEventArgs e)
at System.Data.DataView.IndexListChangedInternal(ListChangedEventArgs e)
at System.Data.DataViewListener.IndexListChanged(ListChangedEventArgs e)
at System.Data.Index.<OnListChanged>b__2(DataViewListener listener, ListChangedEventArgs args, Boolean arg2, Boolean arg3)
at System.Data.Listeners`1.Notify[T1,T2,T3](T1 arg1, T2 arg2, T3 arg3, Action`4 action)
at System.Data.Index.OnListChanged(ListChangedEventArgs e)
at System.Data.Index.OnListChanged(ListChangedType changedType, Int32 index)
at System.Data.Index.InsertRecord(Int32 record, Boolean fireEvent)
at System.Data.Index.ApplyChangeAction(Int32 record, Int32 action, Int32 changeRecord)
at System.Data.DataTable.RecordStateChanged(Int32 record1, DataViewRowState oldState1, DataViewRowState newState1, Int32 record2, DataViewRowState oldState2, DataViewRowState newState2)
at System.Data.DataTable.SetNewRecordWorker(DataRow row, Int32 proposedRecord, DataRowAction action, Boolean isInMerge, Int32 position, Boolean fireEvent, Exception& deferredException)
at System.Data.DataTable.InsertRow(DataRow row, Int32 proposedID, Int32 pos, Boolean fireEvent)
at System.Data.DataRowCollection.Add(DataRow row)
at Com.Bmc.Ctmem.UI.EmDataSet.ALARMDataTable.AddALARMRow(String MEMNAME, String APPLICATION, String GROUP_NAME, String MESSAGE, Int32 HANDLED, String JOB_NAME, String SEVERITY, String ORDER_ID, String USER_ID, String NODE_ID, DateTime HOST_TIME, String CHANGED_BY, DateTime UPD_TIME, String NOTES, String DATA_CENTER, Int32 SERIAL, String TYPE, String CLOSED_FROM_EM, String TICKET_NUMBER, Int32 RUN_COUNTER, Int32 HANDLED_PREV) in d:\ccm_wa\ecs\EcsTop-bldrem_EM640FP6_W_SQA\EcsTop\ECSNT\em_ui\EmDataSet.Designer.cs:line 559
at Com.Bmc.Ctmem.UI.AlertsForm.ProcessNewAlertEvent(AlertEventInfo upd) in d:\ccm_wa\ecs\EcsTop-bldrem_EM640FP6_W_SQA\EcsTop\ECSNT\em_ui\AlertsForm.cs:line 607
at Com.Bmc.Ctmem.UI.AlertsForm.ProcessQueueUpdates(Object sender, EventArgs e) in d:\ccm_wa\ecs\EcsTop-bldrem_EM640FP6_W_SQA\EcsTop\ECSNT\em_ui\AlertsForm.cs:line 578
at System.Windows.Forms.Timer.OnTick(EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.Timer.TimerNativeWindow.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)

************** Loaded Assemblies **************
mscorlib
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.3053 (netfxsp.050727-3000)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/Microsoft.NET/Framework/v2.0.50727/mscorlib.dll
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emgui
Assembly Version: 0.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 6.4.0.00
CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/BMC%20Software/CONTROL-M%20EM%206.4.01/Default/bin/emgui.exe
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msvcm80
Assembly Version: 8.0.50727.3053
Win32 Version: 8.00.50727.3053
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/WinSxS/x86_Microsoft.VC80.CRT_1fc8b3b9a1e18e3b_8.0.50727.3053_x-ww_B80FA8CA/msvcm80.dll
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bmc-ctmem-managed2native-64x
Assembly Version: 1.0.4041.36453
Win32 Version:
CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/BMC%20Software/CONTROL-M%20EM%206.4.01/Default/bin/bmc-ctmem-managed2native-64x.DLL
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System.Windows.Forms
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.3053 (netfxsp.050727-3000)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.dll
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System
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.3053 (netfxsp.050727-3000)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Drawing
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.3053 (netfxsp.050727-3000)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Drawing/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Drawing.dll
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NLog
Assembly Version: 1.0.0.505
Win32 Version: 1.0.0.505
CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/BMC%20Software/CONTROL-M%20EM%206.4.01/Default/bin/NLog.DLL
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System.Configuration
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.3053 (netfxsp.050727-3000)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Configuration/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Configuration.dll
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System.Xml
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.3053 (netfxsp.050727-3000)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Xml/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Xml.dll
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NLogDiagTarget
Assembly Version: 1.0.4041.36214
Win32 Version:
CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/BMC%20Software/CONTROL-M%20EM%206.4.01/Default/bin/NLogDiagTarget.DLL
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System.Web
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.3053 (netfxsp.050727-3000)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_32/System.Web/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Web.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Messaging
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.3053 (netfxsp.050727-3000)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Messaging/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Messaging.dll
----------------------------------------
Microsoft.VisualC
Assembly Version: 8.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 8.00.50727.3053
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/Microsoft.VisualC/8.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/Microsoft.VisualC.dll
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bmc-ctmem-em-ui-64x
Assembly Version: 6.4.0.0
Win32 Version: 6.4.0.0
CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/BMC%20Software/CONTROL-M%20EM%206.4.01/Default/bin/bmc-ctmem-em-ui-64x.DLL
----------------------------------------
DevExpress.Utils.v7.2
Assembly Version: 7.2.5.0
Win32 Version: 7.2.5.0
CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/BMC%20Software/CONTROL-M%20EM%206.4.01/Default/bin/DevExpress.Utils.v7.2.DLL
----------------------------------------
DevExpress.XtraBars.v7.2
Assembly Version: 7.2.5.0
Win32 Version: 7.2.5.0
CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/BMC%20Software/CONTROL-M%20EM%206.4.01/Default/bin/DevExpress.XtraBars.v7.2.DLL
----------------------------------------
System.Data
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.3053 (netfxsp.050727-3000)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_32/System.Data/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Data.dll
----------------------------------------
DevExpress.Data.v7.2
Assembly Version: 7.2.5.0
Win32 Version: 7.2.5.0
CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/BMC%20Software/CONTROL-M%20EM%206.4.01/Default/bin/DevExpress.Data.v7.2.DLL
----------------------------------------
DevExpress.XtraPrinting.v7.2
Assembly Version: 7.2.5.0
Win32 Version: 7.2.5.0
CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/BMC%20Software/CONTROL-M%20EM%206.4.01/Default/bin/DevExpress.XtraPrinting.v7.2.DLL
----------------------------------------
DevExpress.XtraEditors.v7.2
Assembly Version: 7.2.5.0
Win32 Version: 7.2.5.0
CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/BMC%20Software/CONTROL-M%20EM%206.4.01/Default/bin/DevExpress.XtraEditors.v7.2.DLL
----------------------------------------
DevExpress.XtraGrid.v7.2
Assembly Version: 7.2.5.0
Win32 Version: 7.2.5.0
CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/BMC%20Software/CONTROL-M%20EM%206.4.01/Default/bin/DevExpress.XtraGrid.v7.2.DLL
----------------------------------------
System.Design
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.3053 (netfxsp.050727-3000)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Design/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Design.dll
----------------------------------------

************** JIT Debugging **************
To enable just-in-time (JIT) debugging, the .config file for this
application or computer (machine.config) must have the
jitDebugging value set in the system.windows.forms section.
The application must also be compiled with debugging
enabled.

For example:

<configuration>
<system>
</configuration>

When JIT debugging is enabled, any unhandled exception
will be sent to the JIT debugger registered on the computer
rather than be handled by this dialog box.

Any idea of how to get rid of this annoying messages?
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Problem with mirroring in Control-M Server 6.4

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:36:21 GMT

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:36:21 GMT
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What about if I have a standalone installation?

Does that apply for that case?

Thanks for your support.
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Sat, 12 Nov 2011 01:29:11 GMT
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I installed CTM in a site earlier this year. It took hours for installation process to build the schema. It turned out that the problem was configuration of SQL server. When just hostname was specified, it took hours to build schema. When hostname and instance was specified, installation completed in minutes.

Your problem sounds similar. Check with your DBA about instance in the SQL server.
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Purpose and way the resources work

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 23:20:30 GMT

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 23:20:30 GMT
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They are simply logical representations of resources. For example, I have 10 tape drives available - on the Control-M Server I create 10 Quantitative Resources called 'tape_drive'. I have 150 backup jobs and I create all with one Quantitative Resources called 'tape_drive' ... release all 150 jobs and only a maximum of 10 jobs will run at any one time.

Control Resources are slightly different in that they exist only within each job definition. The are usually used when you don't want 2 (or more) jobs to run at the same time, e.g. DB housekeeping.

The latest version of Control-M (v7) has workload balancing in it and this starting to tie Control-M resources into actual resources on the machine (e.g. CPU usage).
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Retro/MaxWait

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 07:10:26 GMT

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 07:10:26 GMT
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Thanks Hagar.
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Definig Weekday Variable

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 23:29:39 GMT

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 23:29:39 GMT
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Hi osafr71,

another way:

%%DayList=Sunday0000Monday1111Tuesday222Wednesday3Thursday44Friday5555Saturday66
%%WDayPlus1=%%WDAY %%PLUS 1
%%Position=%%WDay1.0 %%MINUS 9
%%WeekDay=%%SUBSTR %%DayList %%Position 3

Regards
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Hot backup option or tool for Control-M Server 6.4 Database

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:47:34 GMT

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:47:34 GMT
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I already know that this does not exist, but, any of you, geniuses and experts, have found a way to perform a Hot Backup of the Control-M Server Database in 6.4.0.1 version, without stopping the Control-M Server services?

I hope version 7.0 takes into account this hot "hot backup" topic.

Kind Regards.
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Checking File Size using AFT

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:37:56 GMT

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:37:56 GMT
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Since it is on the File Watcher tab it only works with an AFT with File Watcher. When you select this type of transfer the fields will no longer be grayed out. One issue that I have found using this is that if the first file found matching your file specs is an empty file (0 bytes), it will eventually time out because it does not continue to look for other files that are not empty. In other words it finds a matching file, and it is empty and therefore it will not transfer it. Hopefully future upgrades to the AFT will address this issue and continue looking for other files or being able to use the option on a direct transfer without a File Watcher.
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Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:28:59 GMT
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I tried to use it, even read few docs about that but I think I can't make it to work.

Do you know how to activate that?

Thank you
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Problem with mirroring in Control-M Server 6.4

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:38:13 GMT

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:38:13 GMT
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They are on the same LAN, the response time betweeen them is less than 1 milisecond, that is because the error sounds really strange to me also.

Both servers are in the same Datacenter.
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Checking File Size using AFT

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:08:21 GMT

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:08:21 GMT
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With AFT version 7 and some others below that you can avoid downloading 0 byte files by using the File Watcher and placing a 1 in the Minumum detected file size option on the File Watcher tab. Hope this helps.
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Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:14:03 GMT
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Thanks for replying, but what I would like to know is if I can check if any source file size is 0.
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Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:03:48 GMT
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If you're looking to verify the source file is the same size as the destination file then you can select this option in the account setup on the Additional Settings tab.
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Problem with mirroring in Control-M Server 6.4

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:56:44 GMT

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:56:44 GMT
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Hi,

Is the communication between the primary server and the secondary DB stable? Are they on the same LAN?

If it is not, then you have a problem... if the ping average response time from the two servers is more than 10~12ms, then it's not safe to use this feature.
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Definig Weekday Variable

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:18:40 GMT

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:18:40 GMT
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Hi,

Look the '%%LIBMEMSYSM' special AutoEdit variable. It can be used in the AutoEdit Assignment to indicate a text file containing a list of AutoEdit assignments.
This variable enables you to create a central file containing your AutoEdit assignment statements that can be read by many job processing definitions.

See usage in 'CONTROL-M Job Parameter and Variable Reference Guide'

Look this post
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Control-M Server migration from 6.4 to 7

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:53:00 GMT

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:53:00 GMT
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Has anybody experienced any problems with the Migration Toolkit for the above migration. I have been told that there are issues with the EM Database not being updated correctly and there may be missing QR's, Conditions etc

Thanks
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Definig Weekday Variable

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:36:23 GMT

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:36:23 GMT
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Hi guys,

Need some help on this. I did search the Forum for something like the one i need but didn't find.

My problem is this:

I need to FTP some files from DHCP servers, and the logs created have this name SERVER1_WEEKDAY.log

Ex: Maximo_Mon.log

Using AFT to do this and using de Autoedit variable %%WDAY or any other it gives always the number.

o=Sunday, 1=Monday, 2=Tuesday

How can i do this ti have thw parameter like the one in Example?

Thanks in advance

osafr71
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Use of Variables in paths including \

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:32:14 GMT

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:32:14 GMT
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Hi!

Your problem is that control-M don't know where your variable ends.
The dot tells ctm "end of variable"

like if you want a date and timestamp you use

%%DATE.%%TIME. this gives 1111071131
if you want the timestamp as 111107.1131 you use
%%DATE..%%TIME
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Retro/MaxWait

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:28:16 GMT

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:28:16 GMT
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Jobs ended OK are removed at new day, maxwait cannot change that.
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Use of Variables in paths including \

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:26:50 GMT

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:26:50 GMT
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Thanks Phils and Maton.

I confirm that using a / or . have worked independantly.

Examples:
.... \TEST\%%D/%%C/Daily Non-Prod ....
.... \TEST\%%D.\%%C.\Daily Non-Prod ....

Now i need to read the parameter guide again and figure out what i missed.
Thanks a lot guys!

/BreakFix
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Sun, 06 Nov 2011 16:06:18 GMT
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Hi BreakFik,

Add a point after variable name, like below.

\\server01\E$\reports\%%A.\%%B.\

Regards
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Purpose and way the resources work

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 14:18:13 GMT

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 14:18:13 GMT
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Hi,

Can anyone tell regarding the purpose and how the resources work in control-m.... Are the resoucres present on the server or they are just used as logical expression in the control-m.... Please let me know how it works and its purpose.....

Regards,
Ashwin
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Use of Variables in paths including \

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 10:08:18 GMT

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 10:08:18 GMT
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Thanks for replying over the weekend :P
Working on a Wintel environment I had not thought to try a / .
I will give it a go ASAP.
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Retro/MaxWait

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 09:26:50 GMT

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 09:26:50 GMT
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If we changed the Maxwait field to 1 for already Ended OK Jobs(Green Color ; Post Processed State),will it work?
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Use of Variables in paths including \

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 09:26:05 GMT

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 09:26:05 GMT
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Hi BreakFix,

You can't have a \ after your variables

Instead of:

\\server01\E$\reports\%%A\%%B\

Try this:

\\server01\E$\reports\%%A/%%B
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Forecast - Control M/Desktop 6.4.01

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 19:55:32 GMT

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 19:55:32 GMT
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When adding user daily jobs to the Forcasting User Daily Defination I was wondewring if there a max of user daily jobs that can be defind. Right now I have about 65 tables defined but couldn't add any new ones. I would receive this message 'There are no more user dailys to add' but I know for a fact ther're more. So I ended up deleting an old table and than was able to add one of my new tables. So is there a place to check if a max limit has been set. If so where. If you have any other ideas on what might be happening please pass the info a long.
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Problem with mirroring in Control-M Server 6.4

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 19:45:27 GMT

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 19:45:27 GMT
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Hello,

I have been trying to set up my Control-M 6.4 mirroring for a while, and whenever I can do it , I keep receiving the same error almost half a day after enabling the Mirroring:

I got this error from proclog:

1026 00:23:28.18 Primary: Provider Error number: 80004005 Timeout expired
1026 00:23:28.18 COM Error Code = 80004005 ;Code meaning = Unspecified error ;Source = Microsoft OLE DB Provider for SQL Server ;Description = Timeout expired
1026 00:23:28.18 DB_GetDBproc(StructProc=00604FB4) - Failed in (MIRROR)
1026 00:23:28.18 CTM6001 -> DB_GL_mirrordb_mark_nouse: ERROR occured. marking mirror db as unused!!

I am using 2 servers in LAN, Windows 2003 OS with Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Installed.

I also keep getting this type of errors:

0722 18:28:02.57 Failed to open file :'.\TEMP\dbcheck_logspace.out'
1004 15:12:02.57 Failed to open file :'.\TEMP\dbcheck_logspace.out'
0113 19:55:02.56 Failed to open file :'.\TEMP\dbcheck_logspace.out'
1026 11:29:01.81 Failed to open file :'.\TEMP\dbcheck_logspace.out'

Only as a comment, when I perform the mirror between the 2 databases it takes almost 2 hours for the mirror to complete.

I hope you can help me solve this problem or having my database mirroring setup...

2 days after I could enable mirroring, I got this error:

1031 00:41:21.84 Primary: Provider Error number: 80004005 Timeout expired
1031 00:41:21.84 COM Error Code = 80004005 ;Code meaning = Unspecified error ;Source = Microsoft OLE DB Provider for SQL Server ;Description = Timeout expired
1031 00:41:21.84 DB_GetDBproc(StructProc=00604FB4) - Failed in (MIRROR)
1031 00:41:21.85 CTM6001 -> DB_GL_mirrordb_mark_nouse: ERROR occured. marking mirror db as unused!!

I am using Windows 2003 R2 and Microsoft SQL Server 2005.

Thanks.
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how to kill the job in control-M agent ?

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 17:53:39 GMT

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 17:53:39 GMT
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tharun,
take care if you are running a PL/SQL in the job, because you need kill in database too.

Att,
Cauca
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Use of Variables in paths including \

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 17:26:27 GMT

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 17:26:27 GMT
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Hi Folks.
CTM 6.4.0.1, all the lastest service packs on Wintel.

I'm tearing my hair out here, please help. :oops:
I am trying to specify an output folder for a report using variables to distribute the reports into sub folders... so the path looks like this:

\\server01\E$\reports\2011\11\...
I have used
\\server01\E$\reports\%%A\%%B\

with SET variables:
%%A = %%$YEAR
%%B = %%MONTH

however the variables generate CTMERR messages like this
\\server01\E$\reports\CTMERRA\CTMERRB\

If i place spaces between the variables and the \ then it's fine but it's no longer a value path.
\\server01\E$\reports\2011 \11 \

I believe this because\ symbol is an escape or system reserved charater causing the variable to become incorrect... but how else do you create variable paths?

I have tried using "" and '' as discussing in another post with no success.
Can anyone help? Is my approach wrong?
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Checking File Size using AFT

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:41:59 GMT

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:41:59 GMT
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Does anyone know if I can check the size of a file after transfering it with AFT?

Regards,
eche
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how to kill the job in control-M agent ?

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 11:31:55 GMT

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 11:31:55 GMT
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ctmkilljob <orderid>

This utility kills the job and its associated processes
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Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:57:46 GMT
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hummm
except right click on the job then kill ???
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EM Configuration Agent Not Available

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:52:25 GMT

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:52:25 GMT
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Thank you. Everything is running. The database is always running, but it's on a different physical machine from the CM/EM installation. We use our existing Oracle DB environment. Is that a problem?

The server that it is on, has a live CM Server and EM running, with that one having it's own database on that same server.

Is there a problem with this test database being on a different server than the CM Server / EM installation? If not, is there a problem that this test database is on a server which also runs a totally separate live CM Server / EM and Oracle DB for that live installation?
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OPENVMS Agent - ECF - DCF Files

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:43:26 GMT

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:43:26 GMT
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hi, what is the difference between ECF and DCF files?
when we have a lot of files inside ECF directory, the agent maintains the process in RETAIN ON COMPLETITION status.
we must debug ECF directory.
thank you.
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EM Configuration Agent Not Available

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:49:59 GMT

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:49:59 GMT
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The database server and CONTROL-M/Server should be running at all times on the primary server platform. It is recommended that they should be started at system startup time. You can modify the startup procedure to ensure that the database server, CONTROL-M/Server, and the CONTROL-M/Server Configuration Agent are started during system startup. The command to copy the necessary startup instructions to your system startup directory is

cp<ctmHome>/ctm_server/data/rc.<controlmUser>/etc/rc2.d/S98<controlmUser>

ctmhome - home directory where CTM is
controlmuser -controlm userID eg: ctm63
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Agent on SQL Server Cluster

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:07:46 GMT

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:07:46 GMT
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Hi,

Can anybody help me out on this subject?
I need to install control-m agent and the control module for databases (7.0) on a 3 node SQL Server cluster so that several SSIS packages will be executed on this cluster.

The databases I'm interested in are running on a cluster instance but the packages are situated on a different cluster instance.

So what configuration needs to be performed? Has anyone implemented anything like this?

Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Filipe
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How to use nodegroup and multi agent

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:02:54 GMT

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:02:54 GMT
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There's a checkbox on the job definition right below the node id/group field (execution tab)

Regards
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Thu, 03 Nov 2011 11:06:57 GMT
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Hi mwright

How can i select run job on all node groups ?
I cannot find a checkbox or something.

regards, Jan
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Use AFT to transfer only the latest files from a directory

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:53:18 GMT

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:53:18 GMT
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I have to put in place a chain that will transfer files to do some processes, and that will copy the input files to a backup flder with timestamp.

No problem with that using the rename functionnality.

My problem is that I also have to put in place a chain that should run on demand, that needs to collect the latest archived files and centralized them as an "archive"

The first chain can be run several times before the second one is executed.

I need to use AFT as the files are on a Novell server without agent, meaning I cannot use a script to do it (or at least not easily as it would need to run on another machine and do all of its calculation through ftp).

Anyone got an idea on how to do this from within AFT? Maybe calculating based on some CTM variables?

Any help would be appreciated,
Thanks in advance,
Felix
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EM Configuration Agent Not Available

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:58:05 GMT

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:58:05 GMT
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I have just installed a new CM/EM 6.3.01 (on Solaris 10) server for a migration. Where can I check more settings? The process "ecs.maintag" is running, and root_menu shows that the EM config agent is running. I can start and stop it.

...but in my Control/M Configuration Manager (GUI) I have several components......GAS, GUI Server, GCS, and Forecast Server. Each shows "EM Configuration Agent Not Available."

I am no CM/EM expert. Can anyone steer me to possible settings I am missing? I have compared everything I know to our production environment. This is a build that will be replacing the production environment in 3 weeks.

Thanks.
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watch multiple files using file watcher

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 19:25:22 GMT

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 19:25:22 GMT
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create rule file, to watch all the files and pass condition up on reaching any of the files,

it can be done with file watcher
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compstat 99 and -3741819

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 19:17:42 GMT

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 19:17:42 GMT
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there you go :)

it was problem with running filewatcher jobs on windows 2008 R2, since the FW is interactive one, it was kept on crashing. In order to avoid that we need to start services INTERATIVE SERVICE DETECTION , since i dont have problems

@ woody they have released fixpack 2 also for 7 , but they dint mention anything for it
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ended ok /Not ok reports on weekly basis.

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:48:32 GMT

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:48:32 GMT
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if you have access to the server you can do the same thing as if you were on the control-m gui, you can list ok and not ok from the selected option of list ok or list notok, gui just gives you the pretty picture, hope this helps
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Delete a table from command line

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:43:04 GMT

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:43:04 GMT
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ctmpsm -UPDATETABLE (tablename) DELETE
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How to use nodegroup and multi agent

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:31:47 GMT

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:31:47 GMT
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ctm_menu
7 for nodegroup
add node group in the list of groups
edit node group and add multiple nodeids
then select run job on all node groups, once define on server, hope this helps.
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watch multiple files using file watcher

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:08:54 GMT

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:08:54 GMT
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Use the ebedded script to list the files in the filewatch job
which is mostly your file watch normal parameters
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How edit Group Scheduling Table properties from a control-m

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 08:58:11 GMT

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 08:58:11 GMT
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Nevermind..I have solved it myself. Still if anyone interested Open Desktop-> on the standard tool bar, it has an option selected "View Hirearchy Datacenter/Scheduling Table/Job" -> click / select "View Hirearchy Application/Group/Job" and the edit table properties will be enabled.
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Tue, 01 Nov 2011 08:10:56 GMT
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Guys I have a draft of a group scheduling table and 4 jobs in it. I just need to edit the table properties. So I opened the control-m desktop-> selected local workspace and browsed the draft from my system. But when I right click on the table name no edit option is visible there...it's kind of weird as I edited the same table yesterday as well. Definitely I'm missing something here. Any help will be appreciated.
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Control-M - SAP PROGRAM NAME-FINDER

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 01:51:01 GMT

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 01:51:01 GMT
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I got lot of SAP Programs getting triggered through Control-m Jobs. Each Control-m Job is connected to a sap program through Variaant, Program name & Diff login id's.

My doubt is, Is it possible for us to find the SAP program name directly,without knowing thoie job names.

I meant, user given me the SAP Program names, Now they want me to find those jobs in control-m which are responsible for triggering those SAP Jobs?
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Post Processing Late Sub Timing

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:38:01 GMT

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:38:01 GMT
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Hello All,

I have a job that is ordered out (our New day is 9am) on Friday�s but doesn�t start running until sometime around midnight and 9am on Saturday. The request is to have a shout sent if the job hasn�t started processing by 10am on Saturday.Since this is technically the following New Day is there any way I can have a Late Sub shout?

Currently, If I try to use Late Sub as 10:00am it sends a shout an hour after New Day at 9am. I need it to send that at 10am the following day. I looked into the User Manual and saw something about �Days Offset� but didn�t understand the description or how to use it.

HELP!!

Thank you,
Fran
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How to use nodegroup and multi agent

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 07:58:41 GMT

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 07:58:41 GMT
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Hi,

I have a command that must run on al servers. In this case i want to create an nodegroup.

1 On the ctm server i create a nodegroup.
- ctm_menu
- 7 Node Group
- 2 Edit Node Group
- Node Group Name: for example TEST
- Enter group application type [OS]: OS

2 Add Node ID
- servernameA
- servernameB
- servernameC

insert of new application group completed successfully
insert completed successfully

Then in the job Editing Form, tab Execution:
Node ID/Group: TEST
Multi Agent is selected.

Then i run the job, but it runs only on one server from the nodegroup, for example only on serverB.

Does anyone knows what i am doing wrong, or is there something i've forget. ?

server and agent are version 6.2

Regards, Jan
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ended ok /Not ok reports on weekly basis.

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:50:57 GMT

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:50:57 GMT
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Your command misses the end

your: sun1036-controlm [1] ctmlog list 111025 1200 111026 1159 | grep ibm5000 |awk -F

Add this at the end: \| '{print $5}')
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Fixpack install error

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:28:20 GMT

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:28:20 GMT
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I found it....orbconfigure.
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Multiple Calendar cross dependency

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:57:07 GMT

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:57:07 GMT
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Thanks. We'll look at these options.
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Control-M v700 - Files rc.ctmuser y rc.agent_user

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:27:33 GMT

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:27:33 GMT
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Hi to all.

Can you send me, automatic boot files the control-m and agent for the version v7 for HP-UX.

Looking in the directories:

//ccxx/controlm/ctm_server/ctm_agent/ctm/scripts and /ccxx/controlm/ctm_server/ctm_server/data, not found files indicates.

Thanks to all.
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Fixpack install error

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 22:38:17 GMT

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 22:38:17 GMT
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I am trying to apply a fixpack to CM/EM 6.3.01 on Server_1. The database is on a different physical server (call it Server_2), and the Server_2 already runs our development environment CM/EM.

We setup a temporary Oracle database, also on Server_2, just to get the install done because we are moving our production CM/EM db to this new server soon. When we move, we'll then point this new CM/EM installation to the production Oracle database, which will be on Server_1 with this CM install I am doing.

Trying install the fixpack, I get this.....

Installing Fix Pack PANFT.6.3.01.500 for CONTROL-M/EM Version 6.3.01
Unix User: em630
CONTROL-M/EM installation directory: /opt/controlm/em630
Platform: SunOS

Installation found running processes, please stop them.
If you choose not to stop them it may fail the installation.

process Active PID's
======= ============
Corba::Naming_Service 10457

Enter q to quit installation, any key to continue:

##

I can't stop the naming service because its not local. It's the naming
service on the current development server.

%em630> stop_ns_daemon
Naming Service is running on a remote machine, rchdev1.mckesson.com:13075 Use the ns stop command with -local switch to stop the local service

How can I get around this without bringing down our live naming service?
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how to reconnect with jobs when control m agent have issues

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:30:27 GMT

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:30:27 GMT
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Hi asallam,

For you question no.1, If we disable an agent for maintenance then we will have an option, If we manually hold all the jobs running in that agent before disabling it, you will be able to reconnect and free them all after you enable so that it will start from where it stopped still some jobs will fail. Even if it is after the refresh it is possible because the jobs will stay in the view point as they were held. but the new day jobs wont come in unless to mark retro.

for question no. 2, Once you disable the agent the processes which are running will be killed and hence the job fails.
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Retro/MaxWait

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:12:37 GMT

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:12:37 GMT
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Retro : It always delas with presubmition. Eg: If the agent or remote host is not available on the day when the job should be submitted, the job will be submitted on the latest day when the agent comes active.

Maxwait: it deals with post submittion. Eg: If the job is not started on the Odate it wont be cleared in the next new day process, rather it will stay in the viewpoint for the number of day specified in Maxwait feild.

Correct me if my understanding is wrong.
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ended ok /Not ok reports on weekly basis.

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:33:14 GMT

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:33:14 GMT
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Hi Hager,

It's not working for me.

Did i miss something?

sun1036-controlm [1] ctmlog list 111025 1200 111026 1159 | grep ibm5000 |awk -F
awk: syntax error near line 1
awk: bailing out near line 1
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Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:17:23 GMT
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something like this

ORDERID=$(ctmlog list YYMMDD 0800 YYMMDD 0759 | grep IBM2136 |awk -F\| '{print $5}')
OK=$(ctmlog list YYMMDD 0800 YYMMDD 0759 | grep $ORDERID | grep OK) >> OK.date
NOTOK=$(ctmlog list YYMMDD 0800 YYMMDD 0759 | grep $ORDERID | grep NOTOK)>>NOTOK.date
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Retro/MaxWait

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:15:16 GMT

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:15:16 GMT
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The Retro parameter is used to control situations where the computer has not been working for a day or more (for example, due to a weekend, a holiday or a hardware failure). The Retro parameter indicates to the New Day procedure or User Daily if the job should be retroactively scheduled for days the computer (or CONTROL-M) was inactive.

Maxwait indicate as to how long do you want to keep the job in the AJF if it's still waiting to run
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ended ok /Not ok reports on weekly basis.

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:36:04 GMT

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:36:04 GMT
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Thanks a lot for your quick responce.

Like the command would be as below ?

ctmlog list YYMMDD 0800 YYMMDD 0759 | grep IBM2136

where i can mentioned OK/NOT OK ?
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Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:13:51 GMT
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You can do it like this:

1: grep on the agent name
2: use awk to get the orderid
3: grep on orderid and OK
4: grep on orderid and NOTOK
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Thu, 27 Oct 2011 07:18:08 GMT
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In my control-M environment.. The �ControlM servers� are the physical systems where the ControlM application (ControlM/Server and ControlM/EM) is installed. The systems are: sun1036. And on sun1036 we have some IBM( AIX) agents insttaled in which lots of jobs are running.

Now the user have below query.

They need ended ok/Not ok with sysout details for all runinng jobs on Ibm agents and they requesting when their jobs run and how they terminated ( on AIX agent) and also they want ended ok /Not ok reports on weekly basis.
what is the way out ?
I tried some below commands.
ctmlog list YYMMDD 0800 YYMMDD 0759 | grep NOTOK ctmlog list YYMMDD 0800 YYMMDD 0759 | grep OK
and after run the above command we get some reports but that was for all the Agents .. i need report for some sepecificAGENTS.

As we dont have reporting facility .
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how to reconnect with jobs when control m agent have issues

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 18:48:37 GMT

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 18:48:37 GMT
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Hi Guy,
There is no way to reconnect to the jobs, once the Control-M is only responsible to launch and monitor the job status
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Create User Daily

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:39:15 GMT

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:39:15 GMT
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Asallam,
SYSTEM is used for the GENERAL DAILY,
you can have as many user daykies as you want/need. Just schedule them with the user daily value of SYSTEM
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Multiple Calendar cross dependency

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:34:29 GMT

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:34:29 GMT
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Normally it would not trigger as not all in-conditions are set.

You can use the ctmldnrs utility to fix the problem, or put the jobs in a smart table with adjust condition set. inthat case the inconditions for nonexisting jobs are automaticaly set.
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Problem installing controlm Agent 6.2 on windows 2008 R2

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:44:58 GMT

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:44:58 GMT
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problem solved :
with 2008 R2 Sp1
setup.bat don't check installation 32bits
and i have tested only 64bits installation

you could install with 32bits version...
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Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:18:35 GMT
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Hello,
I have a 2008 R2 server bi-proc 64bits sp1 french
and on installing agent 6.2 i have a message with installation package no corresponding with processor
but i have a 64bit installation setup !

do you know if it's sp1 in cause ?

thanks for your help !
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File: ... does not exist

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:20:15 GMT

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:20:15 GMT
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Sorry but how/where can I see if I have the FP1 installed? :?

The file ~/ctm/scripts/VERSION contains the following:

[quote]#FD PLATFORM CONTROL-M DATE INSTALLATION VERSION COMMENTS
------------ -------- ------------- ------------ ------- --------
FD4767_AGENT Solaris Sep-2001 YYYYMMDD 6.1.01
FD4767_AGENT HP-UX-10 Sep-2001 YYYYMMDD 6.1.01
FD4767_AGENT HP-UX-11 Sep-2001 YYYYMMDD 6.1.01
FD4767_AGENT Linux-s390 Sep-2001 YYYYMMDD 6.1.01
FD4767_AGENT Linux-i386 Sep-2001 YYYYMMDD 6.1.01
FD4767_AGENT OSF1 Sep-2001 YYYYMMDD 6.1.01
FD4767_AGENT NCR Sep-2001 YYYYMMDD 6.1.01
FD4767_AGENT AIX Sep-2001 YYYYMMDD 6.1.01
FD4767_AGENT Pyr Sep-2001 YYYYMMDD 6.1.01
FD4767_AGENT dgux Sep-2001 YYYYMMDD 6.1.01
FD4767_AGENT sequent Sep-2001 YYYYMMDD 6.1.01
FD4767_AGENT IRIX Sep-2001 YYYYMMDD 6.1.01
FD4767_AGENT UnixWare Sep-2001 YYYYMMDD 6.1.01[/quote]

Is 6.1 the version of the Control-M agent and .01 the FP?
==========================================================================================

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:12:10 GMT
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Do you have FP1 installed to the agent? There is a fix that seems to address the situation you are having.
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Shout - Running the Filewatcher with default configuration!&

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:32:24 GMT

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:32:24 GMT
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I confirm that it comes from the filewatcher service when started
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File: ... does not exist

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:29:00 GMT

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:29:00 GMT
==========================================================================================
As suggested by gglau, I have increased the debug level to 4 on the agent (ctmcfg -TABLE CONFIG -ACTION UPDATE -PARAMETER "DBGLVL" -VALUE "4") after changing the path to '/bla/bla/bla' then rerun the job.

Here are the lines preceding and including the message "... /myscript.sh does not exist"

[code:1]...
1025 11:05:23:59 AG:call to IOAAPI
1025 11:05:23:59 AG:==============
1025 11:05:23:59 AG:ObjectType = JOB
1025 11:05:23:59 AG:Action = SUBMIT
1025 11:05:23:59 AG:>>>>> In Attrs:
1025 11:05:23:59 AG:AG_DSECT_print_attr
1025 11:05:23:59 AG:Attributes begin
1025 11:05:23:59 AG: 'MEMNAME' = 'myscript.sh'
1025 11:05:23:59 AG: 'JOBNAME' = 'myscript'
1025 11:05:23:59 AG: 'TASKTYPE' = 'B'
1025 11:05:23:59 AG: 'CMDLINE' = ''
1025 11:05:23:60 AG: 'MEMLIB' = '/bla/bla/bla'
1025 11:05:23:60 AG: 'OVERLIB' = ''
1025 11:05:23:60 AG: 'OWNER' = 'pro'
1025 11:05:23:60 AG: 'ORDERNO' = '01q0z'
1025 11:05:23:60 AG: 'RUNNO' = '00002'
1025 11:05:23:60 AG: 'START_TIME' = '20111025110523'
1025 11:05:23:60 AG: 'JOBSTATUS' = '3'
1025 11:05:23:60 AG: 'REQTYPE' = 'SUBMIT'
1025 11:05:23:60 AG:Attributes end
1025 11:05:23:60 AG:>>IOAAPI_JOB_ACTION
1025 11:05:23:60 AG:CLASS: JOB, ACTION: SUBMIT
1025 11:05:23:60 AG:BE_job_action_submit
1025 11:05:23:60 AG:be_job:::ag_create_script_nm
1025 11:05:23:60 AG:OS_FILE_create: task_type:B
1025 11:05:23:60 AG:ag_create_script_nm: memlib: /bla/bla/bla. overlib: . full-file-nm: /myscript.sh.
1025 11:05:23:60 AG:ag_create_script_nm: File: /myscript.sh does not exist
1025 11:05:23:60 AG:ErrorSet: File: /myscript.sh does not exist
...[/code:1]

The error seems to appear on the 3rd line from the bottom, where the file path is present (/bla/bla/bla) but yet is not inserted in front of the script name.

Also when I ask to View the job's JCL/Script in the Control-M/EM, I get the following error message:
[quote]Request rejected by Data Center
CTM5507 AGENT ENCOUNTERED ERROR
Failed to read file[/quote]

Can anyone make sense of this?

Thanks
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Create User Daily

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:08:29 GMT

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:08:29 GMT
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[quote="rahulsehgal"]Hi Sameer,

You need to update usrdaily name in Table Information in Control-M Desktop. to update this follow these steps:-

Control-M Desktop ---->

Edit --> Scheduling Tables---> Scheduling Table Manager ---> Select Scheduling Table ----> Click on Table Details --> Write userdaily name under "User Daily".

Then create one job with Command line as "ctmudly UserDailyName(" USRDLYM & USRDLYA "),
Schedule this job with new Scheduling table as NEWDAY and write UserDaily as "SYSTEM" for this table with same steps as above.
you can specify the criteria's for this user daily job using Job definition like when to start etc.

You can get more infor on this in Control-M Desktop Guide:-

http://www.scheduler-usage.com/modules.php?name=Downloads&d_op=getit&lid=78

Regards,
Rahul Sehgal[/quote]

Rahul that is a great idea but from my little knowledge only one user daily can be active in order to order any job at new day procedure so how can we enable this to be multiple user daily like instead of SYSTEM we have like x number of user daily assigned to x number of tables?
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how to reconnect with jobs when control m agent have issues

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 09:55:36 GMT

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 09:55:36 GMT
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hi guys am new here but I have some questions regarding my enviroment

I have CONTROL M installed on windows enviroment version is 6.4.01.300
when we disable the agents on client machines for maintenance as default all jobs ends not ok but the these jobs processes would be still running on the windows clients
I have two questions:
1.If we re enable the agent can we have a way to reconnect these jobs with their matching processes that are still running on the client machines?

2.If we want to terminate those processes on the client machines is their a way from control m to find them and clean them all?

Many thanks
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Retro/MaxWait

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 07:04:07 GMT

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 07:04:07 GMT
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for Maxwait the jobs which are in waiting condition if maxwait is set to 1 when new day procedure kicks in these jobs would be deleted but if maxwait is set to 2 they would stay for the next day hence the AJF retention period is set for the same.
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Reporting on SAP Fields

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 22:16:32 GMT

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 22:16:32 GMT
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I need to generate a report that lists the jobname, ABAP program, variants, and in/out conditions.

How do I get the ABAP program and the variant. I know they are AutoEdit Variables but I don't see a field selector for that in the Reporting facility.

We're using Ctrl-M v7 with CM for SAP v6.4.
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Multiple Calendar cross dependency

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:20:21 GMT

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:20:21 GMT
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Hi all,
I'm not sure of how Control-M would behave in the following scenario:
I have 2 calendars with different working days.

Calendar 1 has 2 jobs: C1.JOB1 and C1.JOB2 (C1.JOB2 dependant on C1.JOB1)
C1.JOB1 --> C1.JOB2
Calendar 2 has 1 job: C2.JOB3 (C1.JOB2 depebendant on C2.JOB3)
C2.JOB3 --> C1.JOB2

What happens the day Calendar1 is a working day and not calendar2?

I would expect JOB1 and JOB2 to be posted. JOB3 would not be posted.
So would JOB2 ever trigger?

This is critical as we are evolving in a multiple calendar environment with some jobs having cross calendar dependencies.

Thanks for your help.
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File: ... does not exist

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:59:45 GMT

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:59:45 GMT
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Just a long shot

Can it be that you have gotten some "garbage" in the file name, try and rename it and see if it helps.
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Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:50:30 GMT
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Thanks for the info. However I don't understand how it could be a permission issue. There is no problem with the second script listed below and both have the same permissions:

[code:1]bash-3.00$ ls -l /data/mydir/myscript*
-rwxr-xr-x 1 pro pro 146 Oct 17 09:48 myscript.sh
-rwxr-xr-x 1 pro pro 226 Oct 17 10:08 myscript2.sh[/code:1]

I'll try to increase the debug level as you suggested. Now am I right to think that this is done with the ctmcfg utility on the agent?. It doesn't seem possible in the Configuration Manager (where the only agent listed in the Control-M/Agent Debug window is the Control-M Server).
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job scheduling every month

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:45:24 GMT

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:45:24 GMT
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You will need some kind of calendar for this, IF you already have a workdays calendar, use that together with D1 to scheule the job on the first day in the calendar.
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Cyclic job with End condition

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:43:28 GMT

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:43:28 GMT
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In the steps panel on job A do the following

On Statment * Code *
Do condition "your outcondition" ODAT +
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Calendar definition

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:34:42 GMT

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:34:42 GMT
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Do you mean that it should run on the 4, 8, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20... or how do you want it scheduled? your examples are not clear to me.
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Latest Control M Windows Agents

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:40:23 GMT

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:40:23 GMT
==========================================================================================
Also on the EPD pagem click profile in the upper left and check if you have windows checked there.
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transfer folder with its file

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 08:38:08 GMT

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 08:38:08 GMT
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You have to use the recursive mode in the AFT job defintions.
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job scheduling every month

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 07:47:10 GMT

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 07:47:10 GMT
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how to schedule a job for the 1st day of the month .. ie. it should not be sunday.

for eg if 1 march is sunday then it will run on 2 march and next schedule will be on 1 apr..
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Cyclic job with End condition

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 07:15:12 GMT

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 07:15:12 GMT
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Hello Guys,

I have a requirement in which there is a cyclic job which will rerun after 30 min of job end and will launch max 20 other jobs in parallel.

there is same cyclic job B which will run after only job A will end and it can also launch the 20 jobs in parallel.

But problem is that Cyclic job Will never be Ok so post condition never work and Job B cannnot launch as state has been change from executing to waiting.

Can anyone tell how launch the job b as soon as job A execution is over.

thanks in advance
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Retro/MaxWait

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 21:41:51 GMT

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 21:41:51 GMT
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Hi,

What is the difference between Retro/Maxwait option in Control-M.
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Maximum reruns:

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 21:39:20 GMT

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 21:39:20 GMT
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Thanks Brownbag for detailed explanation.
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Calendar definition

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 17:19:26 GMT

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 17:19:26 GMT
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One way is to create a special calendar just for this job and place a Y only for the days you would like it to be ordered and run. The downside is that you will need to maintain it yearly.
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Job In/OutCondition Doubts + On Request Job

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:43:58 GMT

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:43:58 GMT
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Hi, you could use the ctmldnrs command.
use the options -CALCCOND and -LOAD to load any missing conditions in de schedule. See your documentations for more details.
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Command line

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:56:03 GMT

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:56:03 GMT
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Hi,
normaly ECHO only echoos the tekst behind it to the sysout.
Special characters like (, ) and # may have influence and should be processed with an "\" sign.
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Shout - Running the Filewatcher with default configuration!&

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 21:36:09 GMT

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 21:36:09 GMT
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I think this is because the file watch service has been started on the Windows agent, it then generates that alert. It's not a problem but the FW service should not need starting.
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compstat 99 and -3741819

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 21:32:43 GMT

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 21:32:43 GMT
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If you are using the ctm agent v7.0 for Windows I'm fairly certain there was a bug with file watchers when searching for files with a wildcard. BMC were supposed to release a fix pack but not sure if they have yet. We had a very similar problem and had to revert to using 6.4.500 agent.
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Latest Control M Windows Agents

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 20:44:57 GMT

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 20:44:57 GMT
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Hi,

Yes, there is an agent v7.0 for Windows machines. And even service pack exists. You need to check the products download page properly. Or check you support account settings, could be you have not filled every component you might need in the definition of your profile.
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Job In/OutCondition Doubts + On Request Job

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 20:36:54 GMT

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 20:36:54 GMT
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Hi,

In that case create 2 separate job chains.
1-st: for A+C, as those needs to be launched daily.
2-nd: a+b+c, and put B "on confirm" and probably A "on confirm" as well, if you don't want job A to be started at least twice a day.

AND it is still not clear, could jobs A&C launched at least twice a day.
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Audit Control-M

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 20:28:45 GMT

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 20:28:45 GMT
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Hi,

I don't remember by heart but you can see those here under AUTHORIZATIONS & AUDIT data tables:
ftp://ftp.bmc.com/pub/control-m/opensystem/DB_Schemas/700_ERDs/EMDB_poster.pdf

Also, please check documentation, there is utility called Reporting facility you can launch the reports to extract audit data from the database. It can be launched either manually which is not our, control-m guys, way, of course 8) and you can automate it as well ;)
Keep in mind one thing, that if there are a lot of actions going on in your active net, you might need to do some sort of cleanup for those tables, not to allow them to grow too much. It could be that audit info is already deleted automatically by EM GUI every 360 minutes, at least it is so for Control-m 6.4 . You can also check utility: [code:1]erase_audit_data[/code:1] if you need manual intervention.
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File: ... does not exist

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 20:16:43 GMT

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 20:16:43 GMT
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I google the error ag_create_script_nm and it shows release notes of V7 FP1.

(UNIX only) Control-M/Agent might fail to submit a job, and errors similar
to the following appear in the debug log for the job:
AS:OS_FILE_check_existence: file '/apps/saversplus/
purge/p.ksh' doesn't exist
AS:ag_create_script_nm: File: /apps/saversplus/purge/
p.ksh does not exist
This occurs when the job script file is located on an NFS file system and
Control-M/Agent does not have permissions to view the script file.
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Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:19:21 GMT
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Ok so I did the first part of the test (changed the file path to "/bla/bla/bla" then reran the script). The log file in the proclog directory still says the same:

[code:1]$ cat AG_5355.log
1020 16:48:14:16 AG:ag_create_script_nm: File: /myscript.sh does not exist[/code:1]

So I'll next try to increase the debug level on the agent (which I won't be able to do that before next week).

Thanks for time!
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Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:32:47 GMT
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Changing the path at active job to something else just to make sure it is what it is. The path does not need to be an existing one (like /abc/def). Turn on debug at agent then rerun the job. If there is error in log saying /abc/def/myscript.sh does not exist, then something is wrong with your original job definition. If you still see /myscript.sh does not exist, debug log can give you more details what has been going on.
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Command line

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:47:39 GMT

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:47:39 GMT
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Hi,

Some of the Application Developers are asking us to change the command line as below:

echo $SCRIPTS/run_infa.ksh -f dw_ls_gs -wait wf_m_gs_gs_w_service_request_d_reprocess.

If we used echo command in front of the cmd line what will happen?

Thanks in advance.
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File: ... does not exist

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:00:31 GMT

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:00:31 GMT
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Thanks for your reply gglau.

[quote]It does not make sense to have this problem.[/quote]
I totally agree with you, which is why this is driving me crazy!!!

[quote]Do you see this path in "File Path" of active job or of Desktop? (Maybe you have not uploaded the change )[/quote]
I am positive that the file path is the same in both the permanent and active job definitions.

Sorry but I don't exactly understand the following:
[quote]What does log say if you change the path to something else in active job and rerun? [/quote]
1) By "change the path to something else", do you mean change it to an incorrect/non-existent path ?

[quote]Can you turn on debug when rerun to see what is going on? [/quote]
2) Do you suggest to turn on debug after changing the path to "something else" or using the path of my current job definition?

Thanks
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Latest Control M Windows Agents

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:56:36 GMT

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:56:36 GMT
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I need to know the latest version of Windows agent available.
My Machine is Windows 2008 R2 STD.
Is there a Windows agent 7 available(I heard from my support team and I am not able to find the details on BMC page)
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Audit Control-M

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:16:29 GMT

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:16:29 GMT
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Another question.

Where is written every time someone accesses Control-M and performs some operation?
The tables in the database or file any operating system?

Thanks very much.
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File: ... does not exist

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:54:51 GMT

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:54:51 GMT
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It does not make sense to have this problem.

Do you see this path in "File Path" of active job or of Desktop? (Maybe you have not uploaded the change :lol: ) What does log say if you change the path to something else in active job and rerun? Can you turn on debug when rerun to see what is going on?
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Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:01:02 GMT
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Thanks for your reply philaut.

I confirm that there is nothing before directory /data when I login as user pro on agent, cd to directory where script is stored and do a pwd (I get the same path as in the job definition: /data/mydir)

What is very strange is that I have another script with EXACTLY the same job parameters (except file name of course): same task type (job), same owner (pro) , same filepath (/data/mydir). This one is executed on the same agent without any problem.

In proclog directory of the agent I have found this file but it doesn't say much more than the EM log :

[code:1]bash-3.00$ cat /opt_local/controlm/ag/ctm/proclog/AG_10965.log
1018 08:00:05:47 AG:ag_create_script_nm: File: /myscript.sh does not exist[/code:1]

Do you have any idea wherelse I could look?

Thanks
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Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:49:11 GMT
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hello

could you connect with the user pro into the agent, and type the command pwd in the directory where the file is stored
are you sure there are nothing before the directory /data? (ie /export/home/data...)
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Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:06:02 GMT
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Hi all,

I have the following job definition:

task type: job
file name: myscript.sh
file path: /data/mydir
ownner: pro

Here is the script on the host:

[code:1]bash-3.00$ ls -l /data/mydir/myscript.sh
-rwxr-xr-x 1 pro pro 146 Oct 17 09:48 myscript.sh[/code:1]

The log of the job in EM shows the following:

[code:1]18/10/11 08:00:06 TR5080 FAILED TO SUBMIT JOB myscript.sh. Message from Agent follows
18/10/11 08:00:06 TR5167 File: /myscript.sh does not exist
18/10/11 08:00:06 TR5134 ENDED NOTOK[/code:1]

(so as if myscript.sh was located in the root directory?!!)

Can anyone please help?

Thanks
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Calendar definition

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:27:10 GMT

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:27:10 GMT
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I need your help. How can I, using the rules of calendars, schedule a job that is ordered every 4 th day of each month and 10 days beyond that date? (eg 4, 14, 24, 28 -> 4, 6, 16, 26 ......) Thanks a lot :)
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Disable agent unavaliable shout

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:43:46 GMT

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:43:46 GMT
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hello,

is there a way to desactivate the shout done by an unavaliable agent ( all or specific one ) ?

regards
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CYCLIC job will not finish it's last run

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 21:00:03 GMT

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 21:00:03 GMT
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On the EXECUTION tab of your jobs you will want to increase the AJF Retention Maxwait to 1 so that the job does not get cleaned up during New Day. It will stay out there one day.

If you need it to stay out there 2 days than change AJF Retention to 2, etc.

If the jobs are pred'ed together you shouldn't have a problem as long as the In/Out conditions are using ODAT.

Hope that helps.

[quote="donnawonna"]Hello All!
I have 2 cyclic jobs in separate groups. Each job is setup to run 3 times total a day, running the first job followed by the other.
When the first job runs for the 3rd and final time, it runs well past midnight, which is the start the new days load to the AJF.
The 2nd cyclic job does not wait to run the 3rd and final time, but gets cleanup(removed) from the AJF.

Is there something we can do to tell the cyclic to wait past midnight and run that 3rd and final time? I'm confused...[/quote]
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Audit Control-M

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:27:44 GMT

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:27:44 GMT
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Thanks very much.

It was just what I needed.
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CYCLIC job will not finish it's last run

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 23:16:22 GMT

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 23:16:22 GMT
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Hello All!
I have 2 cyclic jobs in separate groups. Each job is setup to run 3 times total a day, running the first job followed by the other.
When the first job runs for the 3rd and final time, it runs well past midnight, which is the start the new days load to the AJF.
The 2nd cyclic job does not wait to run the 3rd and final time, but gets cleanup(removed) from the AJF.

Is there something we can do to tell the cyclic to wait past midnight and run that 3rd and final time? I'm confused...
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compstat 99 and -3741819

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 21:40:28 GMT

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 21:40:28 GMT
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Hello,

I can only help you with the compstat 99 :

if Linux/Unix : 99 EADDRNOTAVAIL Cannot assign requested address

I think you have to show us some proclog...
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Sun, 16 Oct 2011 14:09:19 GMT
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hello All experts,

i have lots of filewatcher jobs which will watch files with wild cards *.pdf ,
some of the jobs will not end even if the files are there on the folders, it
will end will -3741 and 99 when we rerun the jobs,

tyring to find what is the compstat -3741 and 99?

it looks very strange to me , its create crash report on the proclog and ctmat
files kept on increasing.

please suggest or help if anyone come accross this situation.

Thanks
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Use AFT Filewatch for . need filename variable set at Xfer

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 14:08:15 GMT

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 14:08:15 GMT
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Noted, Good thread
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Shout - Running the Filewatcher with default configuration!&

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 22:38:21 GMT

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 22:38:21 GMT
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We received this shout today "Running the Filewatcher with default configuration!". It was only received once. How do I determine what the cause was...or since we only got it once...is there even a problem?

We are running v 6.1 for server and 6.2 for EM.
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Conversion Tables for AFT

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 20:17:22 GMT

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 20:17:22 GMT
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Hi, people!

Does anybody know if there is something similar to FTP conversion tables for the Control-M for z/OS but on the Control-M for Distributed Systems?

I need to send many files from unix to a z390 and I have problems with few characters that in the FTP for Mainframe are resolved using FTP conversion tables.

Regards,
eche
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Adding conditions by script or command line

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:37:48 GMT

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:37:48 GMT
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Thanks for your replies.

I finally made a Shell Script to solve this.
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EM client 6.2 on Windows 7

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 17:34:49 GMT

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 17:34:49 GMT
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thanks so much for the replies
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Job In/OutCondition Doubts + On Request Job

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:57:23 GMT

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:57:23 GMT
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Thanks..& Sorry here's my situation...

Job B won't be loaded daily in Control-m. It'll be loaded/ordered whenever user request it to run..but whereas Job A & job c will be running daily..So Now I want to automate. So can you please let me know how can I configure conditions for Job C.
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Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:35:28 GMT
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Hello Arunk_B

Well your job C wait the job A AND job B conditions out...

If the job B is on request...well he release his condition only if he's started (and ended OK or not but you have to configure this...)

The question here is : what do you want exactly ?

If Job C is dependant on Job A and B, job C start when A and B ended.
You can configure a lot of scenario with Ctrl-M.

You must explain what you want exactly.

;)
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Exception calendar?

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:42:26 GMT

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:42:26 GMT
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[quote="Jean-Mi"]
you can use the "confirmation calendar" in the Scheduling tab
[/quote]

Thanks for your reply Jean-Michel!

I understand that the Confirmation Calendar is the calendar that helps Control-M to decide when to execute a job if, for some reason, the job is not executed on the originally scheduled date (for example, shift the job to the next working date defined in the ConfCal).

How do you suggest to use this option? How would I be able to postpone the job from executing, using the ConfCal option? Can you elaborate on that please?
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Consolidating Documentation

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:11:50 GMT

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:11:50 GMT
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Hi Brendonperth,
I'm not sure wat your your problem is, ? my environment is must smaller, but we created an "Active Application named Sharepoint with program "C\windows\explorer.exe" and parameters "$$DOC_LIB$$$$DOC_MEM$$". Fill in de membername and location in the JOB and it works fine.
This way all our documentation is at one place. idea
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EM client 6.2 on Windows 7

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:07:01 GMT

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:07:01 GMT
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We found that starting our EM 6.4 clients on Win 7 takes about 20 seconds, while a Win XP machine shows the GUI within 7 or 8 seconds. The issue is investigated by the support team. Everything else works fine!
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Adding conditions by script or command line

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 08:55:15 GMT

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 08:55:15 GMT
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Hi,

you can also use the "ctmldnrs" tool to manage the maybe conditions.
See the Administrator Guide for more information.

BR
Jean-Michel.
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Exception calendar?

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 08:50:33 GMT

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 08:50:33 GMT
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Hi stelios,

you can use the "confirmation calendar" in the Scheduling tab

BR
Jean-Michel.
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Audit Control-M

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 08:09:24 GMT

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 08:09:24 GMT
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Hi,

If you have Control-M 7, then there is an audit possibility.
Open Configuration manager and go to tools>system configuration>EM system parameters|> Audit and annotation.

However, from an operations point of view, if there are quite a lot of manual interventions to the Active Net, I would say, that annotation on that could be disabled, as it would be quite annoying to right down everything that you did.
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Job In/OutCondition Doubts + On Request Job

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 02:28:50 GMT

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 02:28:50 GMT
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The Job C is dependant on Job A & Job B.. Job A & job C will be running daily..But Job B is ON REQUEST Job.

So, Can anyone please help in setting the condition for Job C?

Thanks
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EM client 6.2 on Windows 7

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 23:40:10 GMT

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 23:40:10 GMT
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I recently had my laptop upgraded to Windows 7 and I have been running 6.2 of the EM client for about 2 months now without issue.
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Remote Agent 'v' conventional Agent

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:40:48 GMT

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:40:48 GMT
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[quote="fileal2"]Hi Deano,

http://www.ktsl.com/downloads/bmc_tips_for_going_agentless_with_ct-m.pdf

Hope it helps[/quote]

Very useful, thanks.
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Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:10:23 GMT
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Hi Deano,

http://www.ktsl.com/downloads/bmc_tips_for_going_agentless_with_ct-m.pdf

Hope it helps
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Audit Control-M

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:31:34 GMT

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:31:34 GMT
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Thanks very much for your reply.

where you indicate enabling the auditing in Control-M?

There is a parameter?. What is it?

Thanks very much for your informations.
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Remote Agent 'v' conventional Agent

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:28:01 GMT

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:28:01 GMT
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Hi All,

What are the disadvantages of using Remote Agents?

Looking at the admin manual, it would seem that there is no benefit in installing agent software. In fact, the overhead of maintaining all of your individual agents makes me wonder why the agent software still exists (save the Local agent).

So what is it that they are not telling us - that you have discovered?

Thanks in advance.
Deano
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naming jobname

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:02:45 GMT

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:02:45 GMT
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Yes,

You can even have all the same when working with nodegroups, it just schedules the same job/grp/app for each of the nodes
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Thu, 13 Oct 2011 09:54:10 GMT
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Does The jobname be unique in a datacenter ??

can y have this configuration of naming :
application=GEQIND
groupname=SAVORAF
jobname=SAVORAFQ010

application=GEQBRS
groupname=SAVORAF
jobname=SAVORAFQ010
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Delete a table from command line

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:26:11 GMT

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:26:11 GMT
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To delete from the CM (datacenter) database
ctmpsm -SCHEDTAB -REMOVE<tablename>

You can get a list of tables with
ctmpsm -SCHEDTAB -LISTTABLE "*" and use awk to get it into a format you can use for -REMOVE
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user list & user group and their mapping

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:42:41 GMT

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:42:41 GMT
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I can get the user list and group by exporting to Excel on EM authorization

but I can't find the mapping between them, can use SQL to get them?
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Audit Control-M

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:32:18 GMT

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:32:18 GMT
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Hi

When enabling the auditing in Control-M there is none to very minor effect on the product performance.

The auditing information is saved in the Control-M database, you can find more details in the database schema poster which is available in ftp://ftp.bmc.com/pub/control-m/opensystem/DB_Schemas/700_ERDs/.

Regards,

Tom Geva
Product Management & Strategy
Control-M Workload Automation
BMC Software
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A special job watching Jobs executing

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:28:47 GMT

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:28:47 GMT
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@Nicolas Mulot : Waouh thank you so much ! ;)

It's just PERFECT (yeah... like Street Fighter 2 ^^)

You are very skilled Nicolas ;)
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Bank Holiday Management

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:23:28 GMT

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:23:28 GMT
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This is really a great help.
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Consolidating Documentation

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 08:04:51 GMT

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 08:04:51 GMT
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Hi All,

Has anyone put a process or solution together to create a consolidated Documentation reposity?....with several hundred Control-M agents it is a pain to navigate to different servers when updating documentation (the documentation that is attached to each Control-M job). So does anyone have any ideas, software or processes to do this??...I understand Control-M Version 7 has something in it to allow for a "documentation link" but we have just upgraded to Ver 6.4.01 so we wont be upgrading again for a little while.

Any ideas or suggestions apprecaited.

Cheers Brendon
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A special job watching Jobs executing

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 19:32:18 GMT

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 19:32:18 GMT
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Soissons,

ctmpsm is actually the right source to count your jobs.
Given the following input ..
ctmpsm -listjob executing

Submitted/Executing Jobs
ORDERID JOBNAME TYPE ODATE PID RUNCNT
-------- ----------------- ----- -------- ---------------- ------
00000nhy PSVCAL000 TBL 20111008 1
00000ni2 PSVCAL010 JOB 20111008 5488 1
00000niq PSVECS000 TBL 20111008 1
00000njf PTSFWT_0110 CMD 20111008 6488 1
00000nji PTSFWT_0120 CMD 20111008 4032 1
00000njj PTSFWT_0130 CMD 20111008 5800 1
00000njk PTSFWT_0140 CMD 20111008 7104 1
00000njl PTSFWT_0150 CMD 20111008 1396 1
00000njd PTSFWT_FW_0000 TBL 20111008 1
00000nj4 PTSFW_FW_0000 TBL 20111008 1

.. you just need to count the JOBs, CMDs etc, and exclude the GRP ( prior to V700) or TBL (version 700)

Your cyclic job should contain something like the following

REM Windows
ctmpsm -listjob executing | findstr /V "JOBNAME" | findstr "CMD JOB" | find /C " " > c\jobcount.txt
set /P JOBCOUNT=<c\jobcount.txt
exit %JOBCOUNT%

# Unix
#!/bin/sh
export JOBCOUNT=`ctmpsm -listjob executing | grep -v JOBNAME | grep -e CMD -e JOB | wc -l`
exit ${JOBCOUNT}

When the job exits RC > 1, you have at least one extyra job running.
When the jobs exits RC=1, it is the only one running.

Cheers
Nicolas Mulot
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Exception calendar?

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 16:01:55 GMT

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 16:01:55 GMT
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Hi to all,

I need to schedule a job for all the working days of the year using Control-M Desktop. Is there any way that I can define a calendar containing ONLY the holidays of the year, schedule the job in the Week Days section for days from Monday to Friday, for all months, and somehow schedule the job NOT to run on the days defined in the Holidays calendar? That way, each year, the scheduler will have to adjust only the Holidays calendar.

Thank you in advance
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Adding conditions by script or command line

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:42:55 GMT

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:42:55 GMT
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Indicates whether to ignore prerequisite conditions normally set by predecessor jobs
if the relevant predecessor jobs are not scheduled.

This parameter is relevant only for SMART Tables (7.0). or Tables (6.3..)
ex

job D wait condition for job A B C and B is not scheduled ==> the condition between B and D is ignored

in the form Executuion for a table select adjust condition
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Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:24:26 GMT
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thanks for replying.

i like option 1 and i'll probably implement it.

but i would like to know what is about "adjust condition"?
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Fri, 07 Oct 2011 09:49:34 GMT
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hi
2 solutions
1) by script

you must check if the job A B C ... are in the AJF

ex on unix
PREJO=`ctmpsm -LISTGROUP "*" group name |grep CMD`
#test if PREJ0 has no result
if [ -z ${PREJO} ]
ctmcontb -ADD condition-name ODAT;
else
echo "no conditions to add"
fi

2) all jobs are in the same table and use adjust condition
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Thu, 06 Oct 2011 19:46:34 GMT
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Hi all!!

I have a batch job that has to wait many conditions from some other batch jobs, but not all of them are executed along the week.

Something like this... I have job E that runs every day and waits conditions from jobs A, B, C and D. Today only executes job C and jobs A, B & D not because they don't have to. Tomorrow may execute jobs A & D but not jobs B & C.

Assuming that I can found which are the jobs that doesn't run today, does anybody know how I can add automatically the conditions of those jobs?

Regards,
eche
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Audit Control-M

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:45:06 GMT

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:45:06 GMT
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Hi to all.

I need to know how is the performance of the audit in Control-M.

I would like to know in which tables are saved and if there is any file where the audit is recorded at the level of connected users, password ... etc.

If there any parameter which indicates the level of audit and if you can activate / deactivate.

Thanks very much to all.
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A special job watching Jobs executing

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:18:34 GMT

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:18:34 GMT
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Hello all,

I have a little tricky job to configure...

In fact, i want build a job who watch if job are "executing".

let me explain my environment :

i have a job who delete all our "Quantitative ressource" (we use this to control job start) before a Job who launch Save on servers.
But some jobs are still executing...(they start before the quantitative ressource deleting)

I want a cyclic job who watch job in "executing" state and if no more job turn he launch my save job.

I know i can use #ctmpsm -list executing

All my normal job start with Z_40*****
My technical jobs have other name (CTMCONTB, BACKUP***,etc,etc...)

Can do this with "Steps" ?
Watching the sysout ?

Thank you in advance if you have any idea cause i'm a bit lost ;)
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control-m installation on UNIX

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 09:16:39 GMT

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 09:16:39 GMT
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Hi All,

This can be resolved by suing two methods.This is not default installation and this need to follow for custom installation.

1) Create two users with different names.Install CTM EM by log in with one user and CTM SR with another user.

2) Both can be installed with the same user but after installing the one of them(ctm server or ctm em server) rename the version and installed_version.txt file.Then only you will allowed to install the components.

please share your experiences.
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Fix pack installation for version 7.0

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 08:52:13 GMT

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 08:52:13 GMT
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Please read the release notes for the patch.
There is a good installation guide.
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EM client 6.2 on Windows 7

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:21:57 GMT

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:21:57 GMT
==========================================================================================
Has anyone tried running EM client software on a Windows 7 desktop? It works quite well on XP, but our company wants to take advantage of items in Windows 7, and we won't be upgrading Control-M until the spring
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Every day EXCEPT first sunday.

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:06:47 GMT

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:06:47 GMT
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Hi,

Below, another way :

Week-Days field : 1,2,3,4,5,6,D0W2,D0W3,D0W4,D0W5

Regards
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control-m installation on UNIX

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 22:54:05 GMT

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 22:54:05 GMT
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What is the command to install a fix pack for version 7 in AIX?
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Fix pack installation for version 7.0

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 22:01:57 GMT

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 22:01:57 GMT
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I have a fix pack downloaded for controlm 7.0. We are using AIX format. Our system admins have turned this over to us. Wondering what the command is to load the fix pack.
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Waiting jobs after new day procedure

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 07:08:52 GMT

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 07:08:52 GMT
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Thanks for reply. I used Maxwait as '2'. But now repeated jobs are running next day also. I have end time 1500, but the job does not stop at 1500 hours. Do I need to check any other parameter, when Maxwait is more then '1'.
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Filewatch,move and rename with date time stamp

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 10:38:03 GMT

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 10:38:03 GMT
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Thank you,It works.

Was out of forum activity for quite a while
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Every day EXCEPT first sunday.

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 21:34:59 GMT

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 21:34:59 GMT
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[quote="YusCtrlM"]Am a newbie, but just posting a solution for the above question that comes to mind.
People please correct me if I am wrong.

WEEKDAYS = 1,2,3,4,5,6 (i.e. Monday to Saturday)
OR
DAYS = D8, D9, D10.... till end of month

i.e. it will pick up all the days starting from the 8th Day
(the first Sunday will fall on 7th of the month at max)
Also, for 1st to 7th of the month, it will ignore Sunday.[/quote]

Worked for me! Thank you so much!

Ps. If someone else knows another way to do that, please post it also, just for keep in my knowledge base.
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Fri, 30 Sep 2011 21:27:08 GMT
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Am a newbie, but just posting a solution for the above question that comes to mind.
People please correct me if I am wrong.

WEEKDAYS = 1,2,3,4,5,6 (i.e. Monday to Saturday)
OR
DAYS = D8, D9, D10.... till end of month

i.e. it will pick up all the days starting from the 8th Day
(the first Sunday will fall on 7th of the month at max)
Also, for 1st to 7th of the month, it will ignore Sunday.
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Fri, 30 Sep 2011 21:01:28 GMT
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Hi.

Need to make a job that runs every day of the month EXCEPT in the first sunday.

I know that is easy to do the other way (ex. ONLY at the first sunday of a month), but how can i do what i need without using the calendar?

Thanks in advance.
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Weekdays + MonthStart + MonthEnd

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:31:43 GMT

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:31:43 GMT
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Hi,

Please help in scheduling the following requirements:

My new day procedure starts at 1PM everyday.
The jobs are loaded from Mon-Fri 7 AM
So effectively these jobs run at 7 AM on calendar days Tue-Sat.

Now, I want the job also to run on first and last working days of the month, even if they fall on calendar day Monday.

Should it be WEEKDAYS = 1,2,3,4,5 ; DAYS = D1, L1; DAYS_ANDOR = OR ?

Best,
Yusuf
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Doubts about sending the alerts

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:52:09 GMT

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:52:09 GMT
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Hi the new to all.

I have a question about a curious case.

We have various cyclic jobs, that when their performance exceeds 30 minutes, I have an alert that tells me, but in one case alert me every 5 minutes of excess time.
In the other cases only alerts me once.

We put the same in all cases .....
- exectime >030 and Urgent equal to urgency.

someone could explain why?

Thanks very much to all.
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Number the alerts

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:07:55 GMT

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:07:55 GMT
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Thanks for your reply.

Could you tell me what the parameter in CCM that indicating the value the number of alerts?.

Thanks very much.
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"...found a potential memory leak" error in SL log

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:26:40 GMT

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:26:40 GMT
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Hi,

i didn't want to open a new topic, i have exactly the same problem.
In the beginning, i have a job waiting for a prerequisite condition from a previous job.
This condition was posted, but the next job didn't want to run.

After some researchs i have found many SL logs with this message :

GM_SHOUT_send_shout: ExecSelect(rowBuffer=728d0, rowbufNumberOfAllocs=44) - found a potential memory leak

Someone have a solution or have the same issue ?
Thanks for your help.

Regards
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[Solved] CTM5330 AGENT IS UNAVAILABLE

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 13:09:09 GMT

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 13:09:09 GMT
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The problem seems to be solved after a restart (shut-ag, start-ag) of the agent on both hosts.
The reason why new agents were added to the DB is still a mistery though...
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STATUS SET TO NOTOK AS A RESULT OF DO RERUN

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:46:27 GMT

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:46:27 GMT
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Thank you for a very clear and helpful post.
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control-m installation on UNIX

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 10:05:33 GMT

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 10:05:33 GMT
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what type of installation did you perform? The default lays down Server, Agent and EM.

Graham
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zOS - how to kill or remove a NJE job from AJF

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:46:00 GMT

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:46:00 GMT
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We got it solved using the Control-m for z/OS utility CTMCAJF. The utility will logically delete the job and it will then be removed the next time that NEWDAY runs.

There's a sample JCL for this utility in member CTMCAJF1 which can be found in the CTM.JCL library. The utility is documented in the Utilities Guide.
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[Solved] CTM5330 AGENT IS UNAVAILABLE

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:42:54 GMT

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:42:54 GMT
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Some additional information:

1) I have noticed that the problem described in my previous post (impossibility to view sysouts of previous runs + creation of "bogus" agents) only occurs when I request sysouts of jobs running on 2 specific nodes.

This may be unrelated but when I look in the NS.<pid>.log on the Control-M server, I see that every line refers to one of these 2 nodes. All lines look this:

0928 14:23:22.60 NS: CTM6204 -> NS_SRVC_CHN_cl::write_exit_status_file received from agent a corrupt message 0100592011092814232206CMT DL00004180000100000105baham04beid02OS00
0928 14:38:22.41 NS: CTM6204 -> NS_SRVC_CHN_cl::write_exit_status_file received from agent a corrupt message 0100612011092814382206CMT DL00209070000100000107canopus04beid02OS00
0928 14:53:22.75 NS: CTM6204 -> NS_SRVC_CHN_cl::write_exit_status_file received from agent a corrupt message 0100612011092814532206CMT DL00008020000100000107canopus04beid02OS00
0928 15:23:22.83 NS: CTM6204 -> NS_SRVC_CHN_cl::write_exit_status_file received from agent a corrupt message 0100592011092815232206CMT DL00123520000100000105baham04beid02OS00

("baham" and "canopus" are the names of the nodes).

--------

When I request a sysout on one of the 2 nodes mentioned above:

2.a) a record is added to the CMR_NODES table.
Examples of such records:

NODEID | PHYS_NODEID | AGSTAT | FIRST_SET | LAST_UPD | NODETYPE | IS_DEFAULT | HOSTNAME | DOMAIN_NAME | VERSION | OS_NAME | PLATFORM

76 | 76 | R | | 20110926105737 | 20110928132047 | U | Y | | | | | | | | | | |
3 | 3 | R | | 20110628135401 | 20110928132047 | U | Y | | | | | | | | | | |
5 | 5 | R | | 20110628135415 | 20110928132047 | U | Y |

2.b) a new ".err" file appears in the tmp directory of the control-m server. The name of that file equals that of the new "bogus agent":

bash-4.0$ pwd
/opt_local/controlm/srv/ctm_server/tmp
bash-4.0$ ls | grep \.err
3.err
46.err
47.err
5.err
76.err
77.err
8.err
9.err
90.err

-------

Can somebody see some light in this?

Thanks.
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control-m installation on UNIX

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:16:11 GMT

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:16:11 GMT
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Hi Mates,

while trying install control-m em version 7 on the Red hat Linux server,where control-m server 7 installed, it is giving issue that "this software is already installed and please uninstall to continue with installation".
But Em server is not installed actually on that server as i have not found any folder corresponding to that.

FYI :
1) control-m server installation started from user (bmcctm) home folder and finished successfully.
2) "setup.sh" for the Em server started from the same user (bmcctm) home folder .This time i am facing the above mentioned issue.

please advise in this scenario to resolve this issue.

thanks,
k2p6v5s
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CONTROL-M BPI Suite - Demo environment

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:46:24 GMT

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:46:24 GMT
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Dear All,

after installation of the BPI ,3 modules will be added in your configuraiton manager.those are JAVA,WS,MS.
To test WS :
http://www.webservicex.net/CurrencyConvertor.asmx?WSDL

link gives sample WSDL,and execute job for the conversion rate of the exchange.

To java :
JRE need to be installed(prerequisite for the BPI installation). Need to get one jar file place it system where BPI isntalled and select "other j2ee server" in account creation on the JAVA module then click next and select jar file for the classobjects file.Follow the steps to create it .scheudle job using that account.

Java developer assistance/Knowledge on java basics is essential.

Thanks,
k2p6v5s
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utility to copy tables

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 08:16:05 GMT

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 08:16:05 GMT
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I'm looking for a simple command line utility to copy a table from one CONTROL-M to another. I would prefer to use a command line utility than use the GUI and I don't see anything in the Utility Guide.
I'd like to know if anybody has come up with anything to do this.

BTW - I'm not keen on exporting then importing to a new CONTROL-M. Once I've gone through that hassle, I may as well use the GUI.
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Total time taken by each job

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 18:39:47 GMT

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 18:39:47 GMT
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Report Facility has its limits. Use a SQL query to retrieve this information from either RUNINFO_HISTORY (EM database) or CMR_JOBINF (SV database).
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[Solved] New node does not appear in Ctrl-M Desktop

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:48:21 GMT

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:48:21 GMT
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I had to manually enter the name of the new host in the Node id/Group list.
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CONTROL-M BPI Suite - Demo environment

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 08:40:33 GMT

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 08:40:33 GMT
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Hi Dilbert,

i am in the same situation now.Please share your experience to get over this scenario.

Thanks in advance.

Thanks,
Sairam KPV :roll: :idea:
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SQL Database problem

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 22:50:07 GMT

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 22:50:07 GMT
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For given trouble there is mdf recovery. It is able to work out trouble with corrupted or lost sql data. The software works under any Windows OS. It uses contemporary methods of restoring files from any SQL Server versions.
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[Solved] CTM5330 AGENT IS UNAVAILABLE

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:22:24 GMT

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:22:24 GMT
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Hi all,

When requesting the sysout of a job in Control-m/EM, I receive the error message:

Request rejected by Data Center

CTM5330 AGENT <agent> IS UNAVAILABLE. REQUEST VIEW SYSOUT FAILED.

The symptoms are the same as to those described in this post except that in my case <agent> is a (seemingly random) integer number.

Moreover:
1) At the time of the sysout request, the agent <agent> does NOT exist (it doesn't appear in the Control-M Configuration Manager).
2) After the request (+ a refresh in the Configuration Manager), <agent> now appears in the list!!!

Any help would be very appreciated.
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[Solved] New node does not appear in Ctrl-M Desktop

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 13:34:33 GMT

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 13:34:33 GMT
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Hi all,

Using the Configuration Manager I have created a remote host, selected an agent to access this remote host and defined a job owner in the CTM Server's Owners Authentication Settings.
The remote host appears as available in the Configuration Manager.
Yet when I open a job editing form in the Control-M Desktop, the new host does not appear in the dropdown list "Node ID/Group" (Execution tab).

Here is the output of "ctm_diag_comm grumium" ("grumium" is the name of the remote host):

This procedure runs for about 30 seconds. Please wait

Executing ctmping grumium as Remote Host .

CONTROL-M/Server to CONTROL-M/Agent Communication Diagnostic Report
-------------------------------------------------------------------

CTMS User Name : ctrlmsrv
CTMS Directory : /opt_local/controlm/srv/ctm_server
CTMS Platform Architecture : HP-UX-ia64
CTMS Installed Version : PACTV.6.4.01.300
CTMS Local IP Host Interface Name : vega
Server-to-Agent Port Number : 7006
Agent-to-Server Port Number : 7005
Server-Agent Comm. Protocol : TCP
Server-Agent Protocol Version : 08
Server-Agent Connection mode : N/A
Agent Platform Name : grumium
Agent Status : Available
Agent known Type : Remote
UNIX ping to Agent or Remote host : Succeeded
CTMS ping to Agent or Remote host : Succeeded

CTMS Ping grumium as Remote Host
================================
Remote host [grumium] is available through Agent [vega]
Connection protocol : SSH
Port number : 22
Encryption method : BLOWFISH
Compression : No

----------------

Am I missing something?
Any help would be very appreciated.
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CM for SAP 6.3.01: Detecting spawned jobs - How to?

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 20:50:13 GMT

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 20:50:13 GMT
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:D Hi Jean-Michel,

I took your advice and it works!! In a testsystem at the moment but I
think it will work in Prod. as well.
Thank you very much!

Regards, Thilo
:D !
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Jobs Predecessors and Successors

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:45:14 GMT

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:45:14 GMT
==========================================================================================
Just another questions which would be easy to answer with VISUALjob for Control-M, http://www.apsware.com
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File Watcher in Control-M V7.0

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:43:41 GMT

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:43:41 GMT
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hello
if any file is in the directory /tmp in the step 1 the job continues executing
because the relation between the step is and
or try WAIT_TIME 0
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CM for SAP 6.3.01: Detecting spawned jobs - How to?

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:56:43 GMT

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:56:43 GMT
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Hi,

click on "Original";

Control-M will manage the original spawned job in accordance with the specification on the 'specific Job Definition' (if selected)

Jean-Michel.
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Job definition deploy from UAT to Prod

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:30:52 GMT

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:30:52 GMT
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Using the utilities exportdeftable and deftable you can make the neccesary changes in a XML file. See documentation.
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Failed job need to delete before NDP.

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 06:57:58 GMT

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 06:57:58 GMT
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Hi All,

I have problem in my Control-m.
I have 30 data center.Every day after NDP we are getting huge number of failure
alert in the alert window. Those job are failed for old odates.

Is there any automated script to delete all the failed jobs on weekly basis
before new day process.

Requirement: The script(job) will run on every day before NDP.
Failed jobs need to be deleted from old odates.

Kindly help me out.

Thanks in Advance......

Ram.
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File Watcher in Control-M V7.0

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 16:24:38 GMT

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 16:24:38 GMT
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Hi to all.

Is configurable the utility ctmfw.

I have seen in the documentation that exists a flie ctmfw.cfg and rull.dat.

Can you tell me how to configure these files and that values can have?

Thanks to all for your help.
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Job definition deploy from UAT to Prod

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 07:36:21 GMT

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 07:36:21 GMT
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on our environment, we use desktop to get Draft from UAT and then upload to Prod & make the production environment variables changed, such as time, date, node group etc..

however, human mistake & typo error always happened, is there any better way to do that?
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Run a job Tue-Sat except when Monday a Holiday

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 05:05:55 GMT

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 05:05:55 GMT
==========================================================================================
kaouit and nicolas, thanks for your very helpful responses!
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Conditions based on COMPSTAT

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:43:18 GMT

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:43:18 GMT
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I used FORCE-JOB and it is working.[/img]
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Tue, 20 Sep 2011 17:49:28 GMT
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Please excuse my ignorance, but a more expicit example or screen shot would be nice.

Am looking into previous answer, thank you.

Bob
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Control M job editing Information.

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:00:59 GMT

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:00:59 GMT
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Hi All
If someone had edited/or deleted the table on CONTROL-M/desktop,How can I identify that who had done this or what changes are done.

In short in which database table/log this information is saved

I am using the 6.2.01 version of control-m

Thanks in advance.
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CM for SAP 6.3.01: Detecting spawned jobs - How to?

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:59:14 GMT

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:59:14 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hello,

I am trying to monitor some jobs that are created in SAP by other jobs.
So I guess I have to use the "detect spawned jobs" functionality of CM for SAP.
The jobs that create the jobs I would like to monitor are scheduled in ControlM, so I think these jobs are the parent jobs.
I have learned from documentation that I have to use the "detect spawned job"-function in the scheduling template of the parent job. OK.
In the webpage dialog I would like to use a specific job definition. This job definition has to be created in the same table as the parent jobs. OK.
BUT: It has to be a SAP-type job name... So, which job mode must I use for the definition for the spawned jobs? Create, Copy, Original?

It would be very kind if someone could help me.

Does anyone of you monitor sap-generated jobs (e.g. billingruns etc.) within ControlM?

Thank you very much in advance for any help, idea or how-to guide.

Regards,
M.
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Conditions based on COMPSTAT

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 10:29:59 GMT

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 10:29:59 GMT
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[quote="DocGoo"]Hello,

I want to pass the value of COMPSTAT to the next job via OUT condition and test for it on the next job with an IN condition.

Basically I want COMPSTAT to determine whether the next job runs or not. It will have values of 0, 1, 2.

The dependent job can run for 0 but not for 1 or 2. In the previous job I have forced ENDED OK for COMPSTAT of 1 and 2. But do not want the dependant job to run unless the COMPSTAT is 0.

Thank you,

Bob[/quote]

Why not use the Added Condition in the Steps?
Remove the condition in Out-Condition and use Do Cond with every case of compstat code that you say.
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Mon, 19 Sep 2011 22:07:12 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hello,

I want to pass the value of COMPSTAT to the next job via OUT condition and test for it on the next job with an IN condition.

Basically I want COMPSTAT to determine whether the next job runs or not. It will have values of 0, 1, 2.

The dependent job can run for 0 but not for 1 or 2. In the previous job I have forced ENDED OK for COMPSTAT of 1 and 2. But do not want the dependant job to run unless the COMPSTAT is 0.

Thank you,

Bob
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Waiting jobs after new day procedure

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:07:35 GMT

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:07:35 GMT
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[quote="cheli"]I need help for Control-M waiting jobs. Few of my jobs has IN condition for successful completion of other job. But some time those job completes after new day procedure. The waiting jobs are archived by the new day procedure. Is there any setting to avoid archiving waiting jobs for one day. If dependend jobs are put on hold, then waiting jobs are not archived. Which system parameter is used for this setting.[/quote]

In the properties of the job, in execution. Maxwait
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Schedule a Web Service Without Purchasing BPI

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:28:56 GMT

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:28:56 GMT
==========================================================================================
If the WS is build as WS client in Java then you could bypass BPI and just run it as a Command job in CTM. Then you call the WS with the java -jar command to the .jar file with input as the WSDL file in the Command configuration of the CTM job. I guess you could do this with a WS in .net as well but we are only having this with Java WS to get it generic. Once you have everything settled about the configuration of the call command to the WSDL then it works like any other CTM job....
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Problem with File Transfer

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:05:52 GMT

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:05:52 GMT
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Solved.

The file destination is on a Windows server. But the destination in the job, not is a Windows path. Is a NFS unix path.

If the system are Windows7, the user could see the file without problem. With a inferior system,in the file appear the carriage return symbol at the end of every lines.

The solution is use a user Windows in the AFT with acces the NFS path. In the case that cant be installed a agent in the server of the destination.

In this multiplataform proyect, the users used the NFS paths in the distinct systems to share the files.
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Waiting jobs after new day procedure

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 07:15:59 GMT

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 07:15:59 GMT
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I need help for Control-M waiting jobs. Few of my jobs has IN condition for successful completion of other job. But some time those job completes after new day procedure. The waiting jobs are archived by the new day procedure. Is there any setting to avoid archiving waiting jobs for one day. If dependend jobs are put on hold, then waiting jobs are not archived. Which system parameter is used for this setting.
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Jobs Predecessors and Successors

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 13:53:15 GMT

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 13:53:15 GMT
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Dears I need your help as i want to generate a kind of "Report" that shows every job with its predecessors and successors..a SQL query may help or even somehow using the reporting facility. :(
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Problem with File Transfer

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:53:05 GMT

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:53:05 GMT
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Hi.
We have a problem with the file transfer module. In a ftp, where the origen is Zos, and destination is Unix (Red Hat), in the end of every lines,in the document appears the symbol of carriage return.
We look all the parameters in the File_Transfer Module,in the AFT configuration (the server is installed on Red Hat) and we don�t find nothing to resolve it.
something with the same problem?

CTM 6.4
AFT 7.0
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Control-M Server

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 21:49:00 GMT

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 21:49:00 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi,

We have 2 servers Control-M/Server and Control-M/EM server. If the Control-M/Server is down...doesn't that mean that no jobs will submitted to start until after the server is restored?
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Schedule a Web Service Without Purchasing BPI

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 05:38:54 GMT

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 05:38:54 GMT
==========================================================================================
Is there a way to schedule a web service without purchasing the BPI?

Do you set up a job using the command option?
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How to send email alert to users after MAX Rerun is complete

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:02:26 GMT

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:02:26 GMT
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[quote]Rather than %%RUNCOUNT, you can do this :

On Stmt * Code RUNCOUNT=3

Do Mail To**** Sub **** Body ****[/quote]

Looking at above scenario.i have one doubt requirnment is job should run twice after it fails and should send email automatically after it fails at 3rd time.but looking at above suggestion i guess job will send email irrespective of job status ( OK or Failed ).

i need some suggestion where email should be sent once job gets fails in 3rd attempt.[/quote]
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Web Portal for User Access

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 21:33:34 GMT

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 21:33:34 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi,

Web launch provides a way to acces on the Control-M component as the Control-M Desktop, and the Gui.

But if you want a real web tool, for access at Control-M/EM database information, one of the best is APS Manager from APS Enterprise.

Go on their site http://www.apsware.com
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Can we run a scheduled job through Control M to run a Java

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 20:09:29 GMT

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 20:09:29 GMT
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You cannot i guess, you may need to wrap it with the script then call,

Better way is to have BPI is in place.

Thanks
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Autoedit var. for Month in Alphabet like Janua. in Control-m

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 19:09:25 GMT

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 19:09:25 GMT
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Matom
Thanks for post. This works fine.
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Can we run a scheduled job through Control M to run a Java

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:13:04 GMT

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:13:04 GMT
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Can we run a scheduled job through Control M to run a Java load progam
Without installing any integration Suite.
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Run a job Tue-Sat except when Monday a Holiday

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:34:38 GMT

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:34:38 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi !

On scheduling tab in weekdays field : +2,+3,+4,+5,+6,-D1

in calendar field : fill your workday calendar

regards
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Problem in deploying new job

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 12:14:44 GMT

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 12:14:44 GMT
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I'm using control-m in windows server and trying to deploy a cyclic job. I have created the job in XML with all parameter. But when I'm giving "CYCLIC=1" to make the job cyclic, I'm not able to deploy the job.

But in the same XML if I'm changing the parameter "CYCLIC=0", it's getting deployed as a non-cyclic table.

Can anyone tell what could be the problem while changing "CYCLIC=1" in XML?
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How long does Control-M Keep Statistics

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 11:37:19 GMT

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 11:37:19 GMT
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Hi,
I think statistics are recorded in CMR_JOBINF controlm server table.
Regards,
Philmalmaison
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Auditing resource

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 08:20:42 GMT

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 08:20:42 GMT
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Hello
Sorry I have found any information about a history resources.
the names of the resource tables are:
CMR_QR_J, and CMR_QRTAB CMR_QRUSE for active jobs
CMS_QR_J and for jobs definitions.
regards
Christophe
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Adding multiple email addresses to MAILDEST for z/OS

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 20:49:15 GMT

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 20:49:15 GMT
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How do you define multiple email addresses in the MAILDEST file for Control-M for z/OS v6.3.08?

I provide a nickname and then the TOADDR field needs multiple email addresses. Do they get separated by comma or semi-colon? What do you do when you reach the max for the line and need to continue to the next line?
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Web Portal for User Access

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:31:06 GMT

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:31:06 GMT
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Is there a web portal that users can access the EM from?

I thought there was but I might have been getting it confused with the web launch package.

Thanks,

Howard Lyle
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Autoedit var. for Month in Alphabet like Janua. in Control-m

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:39:52 GMT

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:39:52 GMT
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Hi,

Months in alpahbet format are not avaliable with AutoEdit Variables.

Below, one way to get "YYMonDD" date :
%%ListeMois=Jan1111111Feb2222222Mar3333333Apr4444444May555555
5Jun6666666Jul7777777Aug8888888Sep9999999OctAAAAAAANovBBBBBBBDec
%%Jour=%%SUBSTR %%ODATE 5 2
%%Mois=%%SUBSTR %%ODATE 3 2
%%Annee=%%SUBSTR %%ODATE 1 2
%%Position=%%Mois.0 %%MINUS 9
%%MoisLettres=%%SUBSTR %%ListeMois %%Position 3
%%MaDate=%%Annee.%%MoisLettres.%%Jour

Regards
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Run a job Tue-Sat except when Monday a Holiday

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:13:20 GMT

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:13:20 GMT
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Meanjean,

If you have a controlm mainframe available, you can find a solution based on the CTMBLCAL and CTMRCAL utilities.

CTMBLCAL combines 2 calendars with �plus�, �minus� and �AND� operators, to produced a resulting calendar.
CTMRCAL creates calendars based on the scheduling parameters of the jobs within a scheduling table. It is actually an extension of the forcasting ctmrpln utility, also available on distributed.

Following your example, you could create a calendar of �those Mondays which are not working days� by running a CTMBLCAL which would perform
MONDAY � WORKDAYS = OFFMOND.
You can now define a job which specifies:
DAYS ALL
CONFCAL NOCONFCAL SHIFT +1

This jobs is then orderable on all the days which follow a Monday which is not a working day (which usually are Tuesdays).
Running CTMRCAL against that job will produce a calendar of all Tuesdays following a Monday which is not a working day. Let�s call it AFTMDNW

You can now run a CTMBLCAL which performs TUETOSAT � AFTMDNW will give you the expected result.

Once this is done, you can export your mainframe calendars using exportdefcal, the reload them to distributed aftyer having sed-ed the xml file.

If you don�t have a CTM mainframe, there is no other solution than manually defining such calendars, or developing your own procedures to reach the same result, which I have done.

I still do not understand why these useful utilities have never been re-conducted from mainframe to distributed along the past 20 years.

Cheers
Nicolas_Mulot
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RBC in Smart Table from Control-M v7

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 13:16:02 GMT

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 13:16:02 GMT
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Thanks for your reply.

I am grateful for your help.
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File Watcher in Control-M V7.0

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 13:15:05 GMT

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 13:15:05 GMT
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Hi to all.

I am testing in Control-M v7.0 and I have a problem with the File Watcher.

The job never ends. Attached the filewatcher created:

cpora10-ctmuser [304] more ctmfw.sh
#!/sbin/sh
ctmfw -input /home/cat0134/SCRIPTS/ctmfw.parm

cpora10-ctmuser [305] more ctmfw.parm
# PARAMETROS QUE UTILIZA CTMFW GENERICO.

INTERVAL 5
MIN_SIZE 4
WAIT_TIME 120

### STOP THE FILEWATCHER
ON_FILEWATCH /tmp/parar_ctmfw.t* CREATE
THEN
#DO_CMD rm /tmp/parar_ctmfw.t*
DO_NOTOK 9
END_ON

##### FILE THE TEST
ON_FILEWATCH /home/cat0134/TXT/usuarios_* CREATE
THEN
DO_CMD mv home/cat0134/TXT/usuarios_* /tmp
DO_COND CTMFW-OK ODAT +
DO_OK
# ELSE
# DO_NOTOK 9
END_ON

### FIND THE FILES FOR GEMA (TEST)
ON_FILEWATCH /home/cat0134/TXT/gema* CREATE
THEN
DO_CMD mv /home/cat0134/TXT/gema* /home/cat0134
DO_OK
# ELSE
# DO_NOTOK 9
END_ON

When I have the two files (usuarios_test.txt and gema.txt) the filewatcher
detects both files and moving correctly, but the job continues executing.

Questions:

- In this version all the files detected. In version 6.1.3 if you do not still detected the following to its new execution.

- Has anything changed in this version that does not end, or am I getting something wrong. This same filewatcher runs correctly in version 6.1.3.

Thanks to all.
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Run a job Tue-Sat except when Monday a Holiday

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 07:09:31 GMT

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 07:09:31 GMT
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A job normally runs TUE-SAT. If Monday is a Holiday, the job should not run on Tuesday. Does anyone know how to make this work?
Thanks!
Jean
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Julian calendar

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 10:47:09 GMT

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 10:47:09 GMT
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Stolen from wikipedia

The Julian calendar began in 45 BC (709 AUC) as a reform of the Roman calendar by Julius Caesar. It was chosen after consultation with the astronomer Sosigenes of Alexandria and was probably designed to approximate the tropical year (known at least since Hipparchus).

The Julian calendar has a regular year of 365 days divided into 12 months with a leap day added to February every four years. The Julian year is, therefore, on average 365.25 days long. The motivation for most calendars is to fix the number of days between return of the cycle of seasons (from Spring equinox to the next Spring equinox, for example), so that the calendar could be used as an aid to planting and other season-related activities. The cycle of seasons (tropical year) had been known since ancient times to be about 365 and 1/4 days long.

The more modern Gregorian calendar eventually superseded the Julian calendar: the reason is that a tropical year (or solar year) is actually about 11 minutes shorter than 365.25 days. These extra 11 minutes per year in the Julian calendar caused it to gain about three days every four centuries, when compared to the observed equinox times and the seasons.
In the Gregorian calendar system, first proposed in the 16th century, this problem was dealt with by dropping some calendar days, in order to realign the calendar and the equinox times. Subsequently, the Gregorian calendar drops three leap year days across every four centuries
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Do Ok/Do Mail question.

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 10:40:50 GMT

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 10:40:50 GMT
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This works even better

On stmt * code COMPSTAT=29
Do OK
On stmt * code NOTOK
Do Mail

In this case both 0 and 29 is considered OK
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Auditing resource

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 07:50:06 GMT

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 07:50:06 GMT
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Hi,

The query you gave was useful for finding the information about the resource and the job which locked it.

Kindly provide me the information, how to check who (operator) deleted or modified the resource and when.

thanks and regards
Maheshvenu
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Control-M with SSiS Package

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 19:01:24 GMT

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 19:01:24 GMT
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You can use Control-M's CM for Databases to schedule SSIS packages.

You only have to install the CM on an agent that can connect to the SQL Server (or on the agent where the SQL server resides), ensure that the SQL Integration Service is running on the server(s) involved, and attribute the required Windows and SQL permissions to the configured user.

This is described on the Control-M for Databases Admin Guide.

Regards
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Autoedit var. for Month in Alphabet like Janua. in Control-m

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:53:26 GMT

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:53:26 GMT
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Hi
Is their a AutoEdit Variable that I can use to get Month in Alphabets like January instead of 01.
I have a scenario where I need to create a FW to look for a File in directory //Server/11AuG25/ABC.txt Where 11 is for Year Aug for Month and 25 for Date. Everyday a new folder is created for that day so next day we will have 11Aug26 folder and file inside it.
I need to replace this Folder name with variable which everyday translate into that days format.
I can get year 11 and Date for by using Substring on %%ODATE but not sure how to get Month in "Aug" format aa %%Month give it in numeric form.
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How long does Control-M Keep Statistics

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 13:36:33 GMT

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 13:36:33 GMT
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Hi Guys,

I was just wondering, how many days back does Control-M keep job stats?
Is this simply a parameter that can be changed?

Thanks,
Kyle
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Zip folder using WinZip through control-M

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 21:26:22 GMT

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 21:26:22 GMT
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I was able to make it work. Just in case anyone is intrested I used

"C:\Program Files\WinZip\WINZIP32.EXE" -a -r "E:\ziptest.zip" "E:\test"

Also need to make sure C:\Program Files\WinZip is part of Path under "My Computer->Properties->Advanced->Environment Variable->Path".
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Do Ok/Do Mail question.

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 20:20:48 GMT

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 20:20:48 GMT
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Hi.

You could try

ON stmt * code COMPSTAT LT 29
DO MAIL
ON stmt * code COMPSTAT GT 29
DO MAIL

Regards

Graham
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Zip folder using WinZip through control-M

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 19:36:54 GMT

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 19:36:54 GMT
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Is it possible to run WinZip installed on server/machine and zip the folders. I have Winzip installed on c:\ drive of File Server. Can I create a control-m job to zip folders located on E:\ABC folder either using commandline in control-m or create a batch job that can use the WinZip utility installed on server and zip the folder.
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RBC in Smart Table from Control-M v7

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 19:26:44 GMT

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 19:26:44 GMT
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Futre25,

This feature is actually new to V7.

The principle is to get a more detailed and more flexible on the global workload.
It might be confusing for it might seem to replace and expand the concept of resources.

Basically, it acts like queues:
You can define a queue to submit jobs, and open/close the queue manually.
When open, the queue can be made active/inactive by using schedule like parameters (dates, days of week, time frames). You can then limit the parallel executions of a set of jobs according to date/time parameters (example: do not allow test jobs during night shift).
This point is basically covered by the �Running jobs� tab of the workload definition window.

You can achieve same kind of result by dynamically affecting different quantities to QR depending on the same date/time type of parameters, using the �Resource� tab.
To address the same kind of need (no test job at night), people used to assign a resource to test jobs (let�s say QR_TESTJOB) and set the max quantity to 0 using a ecaqrtab, usually scheduled by 06:00 PM. This particular feature of the workload management eliminates/replaces this specific implementation.

Most of the modern schedulers use queues. In that case, the queue is defined first, then attached to jobs or other running objects thru a specific parameter. With control-m V7, it works slightly differently, in that that the workload is valid for a generic set of jobs, specified in the �Filter� tab.

When a workload has reached its limits in terms of job submission, this appears as a reason in the Why window of targeted jobs.

The workload monitor gives you a global view of the active workloads (jobs running, jobs waiting etc..)

Cheers
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File Watcher Question about MAX_AGE

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 19:23:10 GMT

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 19:23:10 GMT
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That will not work as I mentioned before that file name even has seconds in it "FileName_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS.csv" and I can't run job every second therfore need to look for some other sollution.
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SHout script in the post proc panel

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:47:51 GMT

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:47:51 GMT
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Hi,
even in 7.0, i think you can create a virtual program in ctm_menu, having the script accessible to the controlm server, and on some event, shout to your virtual program with %%ORDERID in message tab.

so you can do what you want from that script with orderid that is used in controlm server utilities (ctmpsm .../...)

Regards,
Philmalmaison
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RBC in Smart Table from Control-M v7

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:22:11 GMT

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:22:11 GMT
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Hi nicolas_mulot. Thanks for your reply.

I learned the concept and has helped me.

Also, I have seen new features in the Control-M v7 that are new to me and I could not find its proper functioning.

Could you explain how to use and functionality for:

- Workload Management - Workload Manager.
- Workload Monitor.

- Periodic Statistics Manager.

Thank you very much for helping. I hes very helpful and I am very grateful.
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SHout script in the post proc panel

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:00:31 GMT

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:00:31 GMT
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Is it possible to shout a script in post proc panel into the agent where the job is running
EX exectime >2 ==> lauch a script
IN control-M 7.0 i see only the messages type S and not A
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Remote Host Configuration

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 11:45:49 GMT

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 11:45:49 GMT
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Hi,
You just have to define the remote host from controlm server

ctmhostmap -action add [-force] -node <remote> [-agent <Agents>
-protocol SSH|WMI [-sshport <SSH> -sshalg BLOWFISH|AES|DES|3DES
-compression <SSH>] [-sysoutdir <WMI>]]

and you will see that some few minutes later in CCM

Regards,
Philmalmaison
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How to clean jobs in AJF before New day of Control-M.

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 11:36:48 GMT

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 11:36:48 GMT
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Hi,
use the ctmpsm -UPDATEAJF and ctmkilljob <orderid> if necessary to hold / delete or kill jobs before the NDP

Regards,
Philmalmaison
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Control-M agent 6.4

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 11:33:24 GMT

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 11:33:24 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi,
curious question, what do you mean ?

agent are not communicating with agents but with controlm server

Regards,
Philmalmaison
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Total time taken by each job

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 10:09:57 GMT

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 10:09:57 GMT
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Hi,

I am trying to add 1 more cloumn in my report to view the total time taken by each job. By default this is not included in the reporting facility. Can anyone help me out in achieving this requirement.

With regards
Shahab
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Control-M agent 6.4

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 05:31:47 GMT

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 05:31:47 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi,

Can 6.4 agent communicate with 6.2 agent ?

Thanks,
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File Watcher Question about MAX_AGE

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 21:05:34 GMT

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 21:05:34 GMT
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yes you are true,

is your case you need to make to run every 1 mins and let the timeout be one min, so every min the job will running.

hope this helps.
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Tue, 06 Sep 2011 17:01:05 GMT
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[quote="Rashid"]correction from prevous message.

FileName_%%PARAM.*.csv

%%t=%%TIME
%%hhmm=%%SUBSTR t 1 4
%%date=%%$DATE

where %%PARAM=%%date.%%hhmm

hope this helps.[/quote]

Rashid
Thanks for reply.
If I use it like this it will hardcode the time at which FW start in the file name and will look for file with that name. For ex: if
FW start at 10:02 am it will look for file "Filename_201109061002" and if the file in folder was dropped at 10:03am so it has time stamp
of "Filename_201109061003" in that case the FW will not be able to find the file. It is also possible that file might be dropped at 10:01am.
The actual file name has even seconds in it as I mentioned in first post "FileName_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS.csv".

Also from "timeout file watcher job 15 " I guess you mean end the FW job if doesn't find file in 15 minutes then start over again. How does that play in this scenario.
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Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:59:02 GMT
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[quote="Rashid"]correction from prevous message.

FileName_%%PARAM.*.csv

%%t=%%TIME
%%hhmm=%%SUBSTR t 1 4
%%date=%%$DATE

where %%PARAM=%%date.%%hhmm

hope this helps.[/quote]

Rashid
Thanks for reply.
If I use it like this it will hardcode the time at which FW start in the file name and will look for file with that name. For ex: if
FW start at 10:02 am it will look for file "Filename_201109061002" and if the file in folder was dropped at 10:03am so it has time stamp
of "Filename_201109061003" in that case the FW will not be able to find the file. It is also possible that file might be dropped at 10:01am.
The actual file name has even seconds in it as I mentioned in first post "FileName_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS.csv".
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Auditing resource

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:56:45 GMT

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:56:45 GMT
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Hi,
The table is CMR_QRUSE.
and the query could be :
select a.qresname, a.jobused, b.jobname from cmr_qruse a, cmr_ajf b where a.qresname = '(YOUR RESSOURCE NAME)' and a.orderno = b.orderno;

Regards
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Installing Control-M Server and Control-M Enterprise Manager

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 08:51:57 GMT

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 08:51:57 GMT
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I fould the answer. We need to install Oracle Client on both, once while logging in as ctmsrv and then ctmem
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How to clean jobs in AJF before New day of Control-M.

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 08:49:56 GMT

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 08:49:56 GMT
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Hi,

How to clean jobs in AJF before New day of Control-M.

For example - I have deleted few jobs in AJF and i want to clean them/move to archives before the New day of Control-M.

Is there any possibility ?

Thanks.
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very ugrent, Preserving file attributes and timestamp

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 08:45:32 GMT

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 08:45:32 GMT
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Hello All.

How to preserve file attributes and timestamps of the source file on the destionation server.

Note :Destination server is not SFTP server.
Source Server is SFTP is server.

in my case file will be generated 2AM early morning and this file will be transferred at 9AM , and on the destination server timestamp/modified on the destionation server is 9AM, where as the source server timestamp/modified time is 2AM.

I think we can only preserve file attributes and timestamps if the destionation server is SFTP/SSH.

however when we do WinSCP manually timestamp/modified time is not changed on the destination server.

Appreciate if someone could give an idea on this.

Thanks
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Remote Host Configuration

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 01:24:13 GMT

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 01:24:13 GMT
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Hi Phil
Thanks for your reply. Can you please send me the actual step to be done to run and set up hosts from Control M server.
Can you please confirm that by adding from command line we could be able to view the same from Config Manager.
Also do I need to remove the old entries added earlier and does this addition of hosts requires restart of all processes.

Thanks very much for inputs shared so far.

Regards
Shyam
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Mon, 05 Sep 2011 19:29:43 GMT
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Hi,
ctmhostmap must be launch on controlm server to record remote nodeid's, do it at the most simple, but use it to realize end of discover.

ctmsetown is used to record user/password authorized to launch on that remote host.

so if ctmhostmap do not return the name of the remote host, do it by yourself using the -add parameter.

After that, use again the ctmsetown, and if the necessary privilege are not recorded for the user from that remote host, do it.

Regards,
Philmalmaison
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Mon, 05 Sep 2011 18:14:14 GMT
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Hi Phil

Please find the result of below mentioned commands .No details were retreived
[controlm ~]$ ctmhostmap -action list

Remote Host Status

Action 'list' ended successfully.
However for second one this returned below result and these were hosts added using Configuration Manager. Both entries referred to same Host and was not getting reflected in Configuration Manager after adding.

[controlm@s214610rgsl21 ~]$ ctmsetown -action list

Owner Host Password/Key Flag Key value
----- ---- ----------------- ---------
batch_rt s214610rgvl031.uklond6.savvis.net Password Not Applicable
batch_rt RGSLV31 Password Not Applicable

2 entries were found.

Thanks very much in advance.

Regards,
Shyam
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Do Ok/Do Mail question.

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 16:52:32 GMT

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 16:52:32 GMT
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Hi,
Sorry it's not the solution
Regards,
Philmalmaison
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Mon, 05 Sep 2011 16:44:52 GMT
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Hi,
try
on statement = *
((COMPSTAT > 0) and (COMPSTAT != 29))
do MAIL

Regards,
Philmalmaison
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Remote Host Configuration

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 16:37:56 GMT

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 16:37:56 GMT
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Hi,
Could you give the result of
ctmhostmap -action list [-node <remote>]
and
ctmsetown -action list
on the concerned control-m server ?
Regards,
Philmalmaison
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Mon, 05 Sep 2011 14:24:48 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi

We are trying to add a new Remote Host from Control M configuration Manager in Windows and the Control M server is installed in Linux. Both the EM and Server Components are 6.3.01.3 ( Fix pack 3).

However when I try to add a remote host via Configuration Manager to agent installed in Linux I am facing below issues
1. Remote Host not listed in Configuration Manager Component Window
2. Test fails with error as 6893 HOST_MAP PLUGIN and Failed to test Remote Host host-name
3. Error states remote host not reachable.

Does the Server and EM components requires restart of services after addition of remote host.
I am able to see entries in the DB for the newly added remote host but i am not able to see the same in Configuration Manager.

Any help of this will be really helpful ?
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CONTROLM/CM and Peoplesoft tools 8.5

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 06:47:19 GMT

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 06:47:19 GMT
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Thanks for share posting !!!!
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File Watcher Question about MAX_AGE

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 10:06:38 GMT

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 10:06:38 GMT
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correction from prevous message.

FileName_%%PARAM.*.csv

%%t=%%TIME
%%hhmm=%%SUBSTR t 1 4
%%date=%%$DATE

where %%PARAM=%%date.%%hhmm

hope this helps.
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Do Ok/Do Mail question.

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 04:38:04 GMT

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 04:38:04 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hello All,

Looking for some help with Do Mail/Do Ok. Currently I have a job set up with the following statements.

Do Ok COMSTAT>0
Do Mail COMSTAT>0

The issue is the job does exit with a valid Retrun Code=29 and I don't want to receive mail for that return code. Wondering how I can receive mail on all errors greater then 0 except 29.

Thanks in Advance
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File Watcher Question about MAX_AGE

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 21:49:20 GMT

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 21:49:20 GMT
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as i understand your scenario,

Create a filwatcher to run every 15 min interval from the starttime, plus give timeout of file watcher job 15 mins as well,
FileName_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS.csv

FileName_%%$DATE.%%PARAM.*.csv

%%t=%%TIME
%%hhmm=%%SUBSTR 1 4
where %%PARAM=%%hhmm

hope this helps.
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Auditing resource

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 17:36:56 GMT

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 17:36:56 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi,

How to find who locked the resource (QR).
Is there any query to find out the person also let me know which table is used for all Audit related activity.

Thanks and Regards
Maheshvenu
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Julian calendar

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 13:22:01 GMT

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 13:22:01 GMT
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What are the main difference between the Julian calendar and the Gregorian calendar? and when and why did the Julian calendar come about?
____________________________
market samurai ~ marketsamurai ~ marketsamurai.com
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Push a cyclic job beyond the NewDay

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 12:33:11 GMT

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 12:33:11 GMT
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Soissons,

First, don�t be sorry being French. It happens to 60 millions people with no problem, and bad English disease does not affect only the French.

You say that every occurrence of your job is important. In that case, how can you manage the rerun of any failing execution with your job being cyclic?
If you can manage rerunning a cyclic job, then limiting the Maxrun to 12 is not a good idea for the extra runs will be counted.

I understand that this occurrence of your job ended NOK by chance and you want this occurrence to finish for its ODAT, probably due to some date dependant input parameters. I then presume you want to be able to rerun it, automatically or manually, once it has failed.

In that case, and due to the time shift between the 00:00 run and the time of the NDP, there are good chances that your job disappears very shortly after the failure, and this is obviously the case. Steve�s proposal to set the MAXWAIT to 1 can address the case but this might raise several problems:
- First, if your job stays cyclic in the AJF, it will conflict, as you suppose, with the newly ordered occurrence of your cyclic job.
- Second, the last occurrence 00:00 will not be submitted, for the timefrom is calculated after the current NDT. The next time limit is 02:00, unless you specify �>� in the TimeUntil

I presume that the control-m parameter CYCLIC_MAXWAIT can help you. As far as I remember, when CYCLIC_MAXWAIT = NOT_KEEP, then the cyclic jobs running during the NDP are not removed (which is common to all jobs running during the NDP), but are changed to non cyclic once finished (the following control-m date).
If this still works as it used to, you will find every day the job of the current date as cyclic and the run of the previous date non cyclic and finished OK or NOTOK, in which case you will be able to rerun it.
The point now is to have to make sure that the 00:00 occurrence is still running when NDP starts. This is certainly not the case, since your failing occurrence was removed by NDP, which means it was finished. This which could be achieved by setting a sleep 60 command somewhere (in your job or in the %%PRECMD).

As you can see, the solution to your problem is not so simple, and one might question whether it is pertinent to define this job as cyclic.

Cheers
Nicolas_Mulot
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RBC in Smart Table from Control-M v7

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 11:15:52 GMT

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 11:15:52 GMT
==========================================================================================
Futre25,

The concept of scheduling groups has been introduced in V6.00 and includes several interesting features, among which the scheduling tags.

Scheduling tags combine scheduling parameters as you can find in the traditional �Scheduling� tab of your jobs definition.
You can define as many scheduling tags for a scheduling group: the group will be ordered as long as the current order date matches with any scheduling parm specified in any scheduling tag.
No job of the group can be ordered as long as the scheduling group itself is not ordered.

In the definition of a job belonging to a SG, the �Scheduling� tab is slightly different. You still have all the normal scheduling parms, but you have also a �Scheduling Tab selection� windows, as well as a �Tag relationship� field.
Though it is possible to combine jobs scheduling parameters with tags, is is not recommended to define complex rules on both sides.

You can refer any scheduling tag in the �Scheduling� tab of the jobs of the group. In that case, you have to define a Boolean and/or to rule the combination between the scheduling parameter of the scheduling tag and the job�s own scheduling parameters.

One advantage of the tags is to centralise the scheduling parameters at the group level. Under normal conditions, the job�s scheduling parameters will be limited to one or more tag name(s).

Another advantage is that you can now combine scheduling parameters which are normally not compatible.
For example, you cannot define a scheduling rule like �every Monday plus the 1st of January with �normal� job scheduling definitions, because date parameters cannot be combined with any other scheduling parm. (to solve that case, people use to duplicate the job definitions). Using scheduling tags you can define:
1�) in the group:
TAG1 weekdays 1, month ALL
TAG2 0101
2�) in the job
Days ALL
Month ALL
TAG_RELATIONSHIP And
TAGS TAG1, TAG2

Since the job definition is not self sufficient to resolve the job�s scheduling criteria, you cannot order a job belonging to a scheduling group (using control-m/Desktop or ctmcontb): you can only force it. In that case, and since you may have already a copy of the SG on the AJF, you have additional ordering options, like �create a new SG�, �order the job standalone (without a SG) or �order the job in the most recent SG�.

There is much more to tell about SG in general and tags in particular..

Under version 7, replace the expressions �Scheduling Group� by SMART table� and �Scheduling Tag� by �RBS� and that�s it

Cheers
Nicolas_Mulot
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Control-M with SSiS Package

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:54:09 GMT

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:54:09 GMT
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Hello,

I'm new to the foum but is already somewhat familiar with the tool above Control-M system running on UNIX and SAP.

We have a new application on Windows 2008 running on the SAPBPC software and a database Microsoft SQL Server.

Data integration is done through SSIS packages.

It seems that we may, with Controlm, schedule these packages.

Do you know the mechanics?
Is there a documentation?

Should an agent "SSIS" on the Windows server to interface with the server ControlM as a SAP module to interface SAP with ControlM?

Thanks
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RBC in Smart Table from Control-M v7

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 09:23:32 GMT

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 09:23:32 GMT
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Thanks for your reply.

I am working on version 6.1.3, but I'm doing tests with the version 7.0.

The concept of scheduling groups have not been because they never had to use, but on the versi�n V 7.0 I got the doubt and wanted to learn how it works.

Regards.
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Error while running emreportcli

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 09:13:31 GMT

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 09:13:31 GMT
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i am trying to run emreportcli as a batchjob , however i am getting error as below, not sure what causing the problem as well,

emreportcli -pf C:\credentials.txt -s hostname -arg c:\reporting.xml
Error: Failed to open report...

if any export could give lights here, to do proceed that would be great as well..

can anyone give SAMPLE .xml report template here .

Thanks
Mohammed
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Nested On statement

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:43:20 GMT

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:43:20 GMT
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People have been asking BMC for this feature for yours and hopefully we'll get it soon. My recommendation is to contact them and ask for it.
The mroe the better.
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RBC in Smart Table from Control-M v7

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 21:54:11 GMT

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 21:54:11 GMT
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futre25,

Which version do you come from? RBC are nothing else than the former scheduling tags, which have been named so from version 6.0.0 till 6.4.0.

According to your background in that forum, one can beleive you have been using at least one 6.xx version.
If you never used scheduling groups - which is usefull but not mandatory - then this concept is new to you.

Please confirm and we might develop the issue

Cheers
Nicolas Mulot
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Push a cyclic job beyond the NewDay

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:58:03 GMT

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:58:03 GMT
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Hi Steve ^^

the job is the first and launch many others.
No particular condition here (EndedOK => launch the other jobs)

In fact, every run is important and the 0000 run must be completed but NDP remove it...

Your scenario is very interesting, i'm goin to apply it, and hope this solve my problem.

I let you know if your scenario is the good one ;)

Once again, thank you very much Steve to take some time for this ;)

J�r�mie
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About Control-M/Task

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:06:57 GMT

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:06:57 GMT
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Hi,

Can somebody please help me in understanding the Control-M. I am really confusedabout this and really unable to understand this term.

The below information is required by the client:
The "CONTROL-M/Tasks Suite" Comprising the products..

Please reply if somebody is aware of this.

Thanks!!
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Push a cyclic job beyond the NewDay

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:42:16 GMT

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:42:16 GMT
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Hi Soissons

Some general thoughts:
If your job is ordered every day, why do you want to stretch it?
Most important in defining jobs is:
1. What conditions have to be met before starting the job?
2. What conditions do end a job?

Trying to answer your question:
Some possibilities:
[list] - TimeWindow: As NDP on your system seems to be right around midnight, also a time window would do the job (keeping MaxWait="0"). Define TIMETO="2345". That way your last run at 2200 will end easily, but the run at 0000 will not be started by this job, but slightly be delayed and done by the next day's job.

- MaxRuns="12" (number of defined specific times) and MaxWait="0": That way you'll prevent your job from running more than the runs specified in "run at specific times".
[/list:u]

If there is a reason to stretch your job after NDP, it could become a little bit more complicated but possible. Let me know.

Greetings
Steve
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Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:14:42 GMT
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Hi SteeveR,

Thank you to take some time ;)

In fact this job is launched every day.

No duplicate problem if i put a MaxWait=1 ?
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Wed, 31 Aug 2011 11:54:07 GMT
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Hi Soissons

If you set MaxWait="1" (on the "Executino" tab) your job will run next day too.

Hope, this will solve your problem.

Steve
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Wed, 31 Aug 2011 09:57:22 GMT
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Hello Guys ! (and girls ^^)

I have a problem...original no ? :D

Ok, i'm goin to explain the best i can (sorry for my bad english...i'm french).

I have a cyclic job he "Run at specific times: 0000, 0200, 0400, 0600, 0800, 1000, 1200, 1400, 1600, 1800, 2000, 2200. Tolerance: 30 minutes."

My NewDays is at 0001 and my run at 0000 is KO
The NewDay remove it...1 or 2 minutes later (but the jobs run on SAP without problem...)
The problem here, is on Control-M for this job i have Condition's job and they wait to start but at 0000 no one start.

How i can force my run at 0000 to execute ? after the NewDay?
I must program my run after the Newday ? Or another thing ?

Well expert....i'm listening you ;)

(and thank you in advance ^^)[/img]
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First Mon/Tue/Wed or Thur of month

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 08:51:16 GMT

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 08:51:16 GMT
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I solved this by defining two jobs. One is scheduled on weekday Monday and month days 1,2,3,4. The other is scheduled on weekdays Tue/Wed/Thu and month day 1.
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Start Day of the Week :2

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 08:34:01 GMT

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 08:34:01 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi,

What's does 2 stand for in system parameters - Start Day of the Week :2, when we do ctmsys.

Does it mean Monday or Sunday ?

Also, is there any document about the denotation 1,2,..6 of the start of the week.

Thanks.
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File Watcher Question about MAX_AGE

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 20:58:21 GMT

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 20:58:21 GMT
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I was able to make MAX_AGE work using commandline like following for FW.
ctmfw /agent_1/ctm/data/CONFIG.dat CREATE 0 60 10 3 0 N NOW 0 NO_MIN_AGE 5Min

This doesn't work for me since I have time stamp in my file name so I have to use * for time that part FileName_YYYYMMDD_*.csv. When I use that the Max_Age Doesn't seem to work as it finds any old file in location and completes successfully. In case I use specific file name like FileName_20110830.csv it works fine.
Anyone know if I can make it work with * in file name.
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Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:01:05 GMT
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I have scenario where I will recieve a new file "FileName_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS.csv" in particular folder every 15 minutes during 5:00am to 5:00pm. The timestamp HHMMSS is the only diffrent part between any two files. Files remain in the same folder throughout the day.
I need to setup FW where once I get new file I can trigger downstream job. The Fw need to run throughout the day so after 5:00pm to 11:59pm it will not trigger the downstream job as no file will be recieved during that time. In case we do get file then it will trigger the downstream process. Same applies to time between 00:01am and 04:59am.
I read about MAX_AGE parameter for FW and was trying to use it in commandline but couldn't make it work as it kept on complaning about the format of Max_AGE parameter.
I am trying to accomplish it through commandline in FW.
Any idea on how to accomplish this will be grately appriciated.
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RBC in Smart Table from Control-M v7

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 13:26:57 GMT

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 13:26:57 GMT
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Hi to all.

We are testing the version v7 of Control-M.
I have read the documentation, but I fail to understand and solve:

As defined and which is the concept of Rule-Based Calendar (RBC).

Can you help me and explain their operation?.
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what is meant by control-M architecture

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:07:42 GMT

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:07:42 GMT
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please any one explain, what is meant by control-M architecture
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Pagefile Utilization is 80.04%

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:31:49 GMT

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:31:49 GMT
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Hi,

I have alert from BMC patrol " Pagefile Utilization is 80.04% "

and UNIX Team ask me to check the below listed control M processes and do the needful to make it below threshold.

ctm640 1757 0.0 3.0 234532 63244 ? Ss Aug27 0:01 \_ postgres: writer process
ctm640 2348 0.0 2.8 240164 58268 ? Ss Aug27 0:29 \_ postgres: ctmuser ctrlm640 127.0.0.1(39586) idle
em640 19954 0.0 2.3 82168 47956 ? Sl Aug27 0:23 \_ ecs.guisrv
em640 17721 0.0 1.9 78116 39148 ? Sl Aug27 1:14 \_ ecs.bimsrv -gsr= Mobily
ctm640 2373 0.0 1.7 59292 36520 ? Sl Aug27 0:31 \_ /home/ctm640/ctm_server/exe_RedHat/p_ctmtr
em640 16844 0.0 1.6 238448 33792 ? Ss Aug27 0:08 \_ postgres: emuser em640 127.0.0.1(58028) idle
patrol 10978 4.5 1.6 35780 33580 ? SNs Jul19 2718:07 PatrolAgent -p 3191
em640 16327 0.0 1.6 234532 33552 ? Ss Aug27 0:01 \_ postgres: writer process
ctm640 2372 0.0 1.5 235968 32444 ? Ss Aug27 0:13 \_ postgres: ctmuser ctrlm640 127.0.0.1(39603) idle
em640 16481 0.0 1.5 68692 32340 ? Sl Aug27 2:03 \_ ecs.cms

what is above prossess? and I can remove for a voide this alert?

please I need more Info
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First Mon/Tue/Wed or Thur of month

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 04:22:38 GMT

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 04:22:38 GMT
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How can I schedule a job to run on the first Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Or (not And) Thursday of the month, whichever comes first?

And is it possible without using a calendar?

regards
Mark
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what is difference between quantitative resouce and control

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 07:56:19 GMT

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 07:56:19 GMT
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Thanks for ur reply
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what is difference between write to control-M EM and schedul

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 04:36:43 GMT

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 04:36:43 GMT
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I believe, when you 'write' the jobs, it saves the changes in ControlM desktop's database and so you can see the changes in ControlM desktop right after you have written it. However , for the changes to reflect in the ControlM EM , you have to Upload them from Scheduling table manager. This saves the changes in the ControlM EM's server.
==========================================================================================

Installing Control-M Server and Control-M Enterprise Manager

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 04:03:52 GMT

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 04:03:52 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi,

I have to install ctmem and ctmsrv on the AIX machine. Control-M version 6.2. I would like to know if I need to install oracle client twice before this installation. Once while logging as ctmem and then again while logging as ctmsrv.

Please confirm.

Thanks.
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to count number of failures and successful jobs - monthly

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 21:55:32 GMT

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 21:55:32 GMT
==========================================================================================
thanks for the replies but unfortunately I do not have Reporting Facility. Do I have any other choice ?
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what is difference between quantitative resouce and control

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:52:39 GMT

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:52:39 GMT
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Well, lets just put it this way.
You are working in a firm comprising 5 people. The basic resource you would need to work in that firm is a computer. Imaginet there are only 4 computers and 5 people who need them. Each person will be told that you need atleast one computer to work. Now, who ever reaches first to work will take a PC each and start their work, the one to come last will have to wait for the resource(computer) to be freed by one of the persons to start his work.
This is exactly what a Quantitative resource means.
Here the firm is ControlM
People are the jobs
Computer is the Quantitative resource name
and the number of computers is the max value you define in the Control-M EM
(you will have to define the max number of that resource available in Tools>Quantitative Resource)

Now Control Resource:

Control Resoruce are of 2 types, Shared and Exclusive
If you wish to make 2 jobs, JobA and JobB mutually exclusive (if you do not want the 2 jobs to run simultaneously)
In the Control Resource tab of both the jobs, give a resource name , say THARUN (the name can be anything , it just have to be unique among those jobs) and mark is as Exclusive ('X')

This jobs will not run simultaneously

Marking a job exclusive makes the controlm job selfish, it will have an attitude that i am an exclusive person so i will not run if any other jobs with the same resource name is running or will not allow any other job with the same resource name to run if i am running.
Marking it shared make the job a sharing , caring person :P.

EG: 3 jobs, JOBA, JOBB, JOBC
If you do not want JOBA to run if any other job is running, but JOBB and JOBC can simultaneously
you would have to give a resource value , say THARUN in all the 3 jobs, but mark it exclusive for JOBA , and leave it as shared for JOBB and JOBC.

Hope you didn't get confused :P
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what is difference between write to control-M EM and schedul

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:14:57 GMT

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:14:57 GMT
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what is difference between write to control-M EM and scheduling manager in control-M desktop ?
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what is difference between Order and force

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:07:55 GMT

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:07:55 GMT
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Thank you friend :roll:
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Fri, 26 Aug 2011 13:33:34 GMT
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When you ORDER a job, the job will load in Control-M EM only if it was scheduled for the day, whereas if you FORCE a job, it will load no matter what the schedule is.

EG: Job A scehduled every Monday
If you are trying to ORDER the job on tuesday, it will not load.
If you are trying to FORCE the job on Tuesday, it will be loaded.
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what is difference between quantitative resouce and control

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 07:48:59 GMT

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 07:48:59 GMT
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what is difference between quantitative resouce and control resource ?
please explain with eamples ?
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to install control-M agent ,what are pre-requisites ?

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 07:45:57 GMT

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 07:45:57 GMT
==========================================================================================
how to install control-M agent ,what are pre-requisites ?
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how to kill the job in control-M agent ?

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 07:42:56 GMT

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 07:42:56 GMT
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how to kill the job in control-M agent ?
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what are the mandatory components of Control-M ?

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 07:39:25 GMT

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 07:39:25 GMT
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what are the mandatory components of Control-M ?
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what is difference between Order and force

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 07:36:10 GMT

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 07:36:10 GMT
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what is difference between Order and force ,please explain with examples ?
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Carpet Cleaning Vancouver

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 07:19:43 GMT

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 07:19:43 GMT
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Vancouver carpet cleaning services have the tools and strategies to wash away the stains and debris from the carpet in the absolute depths in no time. Despite their service has a cost, it is definitely worth the money to prevent microbial infections spread throughout the interior. Whereas the new carpet lies on the ground, not climbing humidity reaches the ground. It is a place for breeding bacteria. Professional carpet cleaning Vancouver BC sure these items are excluded from first-hand. The floor is cleaned and disinfected with the mat. To remove debris and dust completely out of the carpet. Routine helps regulate and dust extends the life of these art objects. Appropriate services for carpet cleaning ensures fresh and clean at all times.

carpet cleaners
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Late Sub for a Cyclic Job?

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:19:27 GMT

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:19:27 GMT
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Hi,

I have a critical cyclic job and we have an exectime alert set for it, for if it executes longer than 3 mins.

However, we also need a Late Sub alert. Is there a way to configure a late sub alert for a cyclic jobs....Shout when the jobs hasn't executed for 3 mins?
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Nested On statement

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 17:27:58 GMT

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 17:27:58 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hello

We're using Control-M/Enterprise Manager 6.4.01.500 on UNIX server (SunOS 5.10)

I'd like to define an automated rerun provided a certain string is found in the sysout. Also the number of such consecutive reruns should be limited to e.g. 3 times. So far so good. Got it solved with help of two threads from this forum. Here's the xml-definition of the successful job (the variable counting consecutive reruns I defined as "<JOBNAME>FAILED" to make it unique for each job runnig):
ON CODE="OK" STMT="*"
DOAUTOEDIT EXP="%%\TEST002FAILED=0"
/ON
ON CODE="*Deadlock*" STMT="*">
DOAUTOEDIT EXP="%%\TEST002FAILED=%%TEST002FAILED %%PLUS 1"
DO ACTION="RERUN"
/ON
ON CODE="*FAILED 3 TIMES*" STMT="*"
DOAUTOEDIT EXP="%%\TEST002FAILED=0"
/ON

However, because I'd like to implement it also with cyclic jobs I need something like a nested On statement in order to remove the cyclic flag of the job if ended notok and not as a result of deadlock.
It should be something like this:

ON CODE="NOTOK" and ON CODE="!*Deadlock*"
DO ACTION="SPCYC"

Any ideas?

Thanks a lot
Steve
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How to create people soft job in control-M ? can you pls exp

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:58:51 GMT

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:58:51 GMT
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Hi,
install the cm for peoplesoft on the concerned agent, load plugins and forms on controlm em server and client
Regards,
Philmalmaison
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PRECMD under Auto-Edit Varables.

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:54:51 GMT

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:54:51 GMT
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[quote="Hagar"]You can create a condition via PRECMD by

%%PRECMD ctmcontb -ADD condition-ok ODAT

ofc you need an agent on the target system

/Hagar[/quote]

Hagar
Thanks for the reply . It works fine.
If you don't mind can I ask you if this information is available in control-m manuals as I do have them.
Once again thanks for the reply.
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to count number of failures and successful jobs - monthly

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:50:49 GMT

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:50:49 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi,
You can use reporting facility in batch mode
Regards,
Philmalmaison
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Ctm 6.3.01 aft account creation via script

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:45:26 GMT

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:45:26 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi,
Here you have:
usage: ctmaftacc
-add|-del|-update <Add>
[ -Account <Account> ]
[ -EMUser <"Authorized EM user1 Authorized EM user2 ..."> ]
[ -DestSize <Verify> ]
[ -Restart <Restart> ]
[ -Checksum <Verify> ]
[ -Host1 <Host> ]
[ -OSType1 <OS> ]
[ -Port1 <Port> ]
[ -User1 <User> ]
[ -Pswd1 <User> ]
[ -Pswdenc1 <User> ]
[ -Home1 <Home> ]
[ -Lang1 <Language> ]
[ <Language> ]
[ <Language> ]
[ -Security1 <Security> ]
[ -Encrypt1 <Encryption> ]
[ -Compress1 <Compression> ]
[ -Keyfile1 <Key> ]
[ -Passphr1 <Key> ]
[ -Passphrenc1 <Key> ]
[ -Passive1 <FTP> ]
[ -SubIpAdd1 <Substitute> ]
[ -CCC1 <Clear> ]
[ -Host2 <Host> ]
[ -OSType2 <OS>]
[ -Port2 <Port> ]
[ -User2 <User> ]
[ -Pswd2 <User> ]
[ -Pswdenc2 <User> ]
[ -Home2 <Home> ]
[ -Lang2 <Language> ]
[ <Language> ]
[ <Language> ]
[ -Security2 <Security> ]
[ -Encrypt2 <Encryption> ]
[ -Compress2 <Compression> ]
[ -Keyfile2 <Key> ]
[ -Passphr2 <Key> ]
[ -Passphrenc2 <Key> ]
[ -Passive2 <FTP> ]
[ -SubIpAdd2 <Substitute> ]
[ -CCC2 <Clear> ]
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PRECMD under Auto-Edit Varables.

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:55:42 GMT

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:55:42 GMT
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Hi,
So
%%PRECMD ecqrqtab .....

Regards,
Philmalmaison
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dos command

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:53:04 GMT

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:53:04 GMT
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Hi,
Use the following:
Delete every .bak file in every subfolder starting at C:\temp

C:\>FOR /R C:\temp\ %%G IN (*.bak) DO del %%G

Regards,
Philmalmaison
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Not able to pass the PASS PARAMETER to the script

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 09:17:36 GMT

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 09:17:36 GMT
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I would guess it has something to do with / in unix is a function, not a "letter" try to use // instead
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PRECMD under Auto-Edit Varables.

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 09:10:57 GMT

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 09:10:57 GMT
==========================================================================================
You can create a condition via PRECMD by

%%PRECMD ctmcontb -ADD condition-ok ODAT

ofc you need an agent on the target system

/Hagar
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Ctm 6.3.01 aft account creation via script

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 09:05:58 GMT

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 09:05:58 GMT
==========================================================================================
You can use ctmaftacc (or ctmaftacc.bat) to manage accounts
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to count number of failures and successful jobs - monthly

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:55:24 GMT

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:55:24 GMT
==========================================================================================
You should be able to do that in the report facility under Active jobs.
make one report for ended OK and one for ended notok

/Hagar
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Create User Daily

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 07:16:06 GMT

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 07:16:06 GMT
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Great post!! I love your content and Thankyou very much, I have found this info extremely good!

daily jinnah
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dos command

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 06:40:42 GMT

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 06:40:42 GMT
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Hi,

you might try sdelete from sysinternals.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb897443 or just google 'sysinternals sdelete'
Hope this helps.

Martin
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Not able to pass the PASS PARAMETER to the script

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:28:14 GMT

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:28:14 GMT
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all these days ops people used to run by manually, like as followings

./scriptname then it will prompt for a date to be passed, now when i run on like ./scriptname DD/MM/YYYY it is not working,

Any idea on this?
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Possibility to configure client Java EJB3 interceptors?

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 13:38:52 GMT

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 13:38:52 GMT
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Hi,

for security reasons (even if technical users are considered inside user context etc) I want to declare and configure client Java EJB3 interceptors in BPI (CONTROL-M Business Process Integration Suite).
Is this possible with BPI (or any other BMC Control-M tool) and how? Thanks for feedback.

With kind regards,
tecsurf
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IN/OUT Condition validation

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 07:23:25 GMT

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 07:23:25 GMT
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Thanks everybody for the reply.
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Not able to pass the PASS PARAMETER to the script

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 20:52:12 GMT

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 20:52:12 GMT
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Need a quik sugesstion,

I have shell script which accepts current date 12/08/2011 as a parameter, til now operations were running this job by manually , script.sh 12/08/2011. and when i tried to this from control-M , as command type job,

path/script %%PARAM1 : %%PARAM1=%%DD.%%MM.%%YYYY

it is resolving the date paramter and i can very well see in the sysout as well,

path/script 12/08/2011, however down the sysout i can see as

Please input date dd/mm/yyyy. not sure why this is happening and scrpt is executing as it should be.

we are able to run this script with parameter manually.

ANy idea guys, please reply ASAP..

Thanks in Advance
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Automatically clean JOBS HOLD, ... on AJF

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 19:30:14 GMT

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 19:30:14 GMT
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Hi

voici un/here is an example

#!/bin/sh

#-- Indiquer le nombre de jours pendant lesquels les jobs en HOLD doivent etre conserves
JoursConservation=10

#-- Calcul de la date avant laquelle on supprime les jobs en HOLD
DateLimite=`ctmstvar 0 '%%$CALCDATE %%ODATE -'${JoursConservation}`

#-- On charge dans une variable les OrderID de tous les jobs en 'HOLD'
ListeJobsHold=`ctmpsm -LISTALL |grep Hold | awk -F" " '$4<'${DateLimite}' {print $1}'`

#-- Delete de tous les jobs en 'HOLD'
for OrderId_a_Deleter in ${ListeJobsHold}
do
ctmpsm -UPDATEAJF ${OrderId_a_Deleter} DELETE
done

Lors de la procedure de mont�e au plan ces jobs seronts nettoy�s de l'AJF
On NDP these jobs will be cleaned from AJF

Cordialement/Regards
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to count number of failures and successful jobs - monthly

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 08:30:51 GMT

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 08:30:51 GMT
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I have a requirement where we need total counts of ended ok and ended notok jobs monthly. Our control-M log retainment period is for 5 days. so I created two jobs with grep for ended ok and notok on ctmlog list and wc -l command to count ended ok and notok jobs after every 5 days that is on 6th, 12th, 18th,24th and 30th and it emails me both counts on these days correctly.

Is there a way where I can get total monthly counts for ended ok and notok jobs once instead of adding up ?
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IN/OUT Condition validation

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:17:55 GMT

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:17:55 GMT
==========================================================================================
You could also use some SQL

[code:1]/*
FINDS ALL JOB DEFINITIONS THAT HAVE AN OUT CONDITION THAT IS NOT AN IN-CONDITION FOR ANY JOB

*/
select J.JOBNAME, C.CONDNAME from CMS_CON_J C, CMS_JOBDEF J
where J.JOBNO=C.JOBNO
and C.OP='+'
and C.CONDNAME not in (select CONDNAME from CMS_CON_J where ROWTYPE='I')[/code:1]

************ or ***********

[code:1]/*

FINDS ALL JOB DEFINITIONS THAT HAVE AN IN CONDITION THAT IS NOT AN OUT-CONDITION IN ANY JOB
This SQL does not take into account DO COND conditions or externally added conditions
(Global conditions, ctmcontb utility, etc), so you will still need to check the jobs it lists.

*/

select
J.JOBNAME,
C.CONDNAME

from
CMS_CON_J C,
CMS_JOBDEF J

where
J.JOBNO=C.JOBNO and
ROWTYPE='I' and
C.CONDNAME not in
(
select
CONDNAME
from
CMS_CON_J
where
C.OP='+'
)[/code:1]

************** or *************

[code:1]/*
FINDS ALL JOB DEFINITIONS THAT HAVE AN OUT CONDITION THAT IS NEVER DELETED BY ANY JOB
for making sure that all conditions that get created are also deleted somewhere
*/

select
J.JOBNAME,
C.CONDNAME

from
CMS_CON_J C,
CMS_JOBDEF J

where
J.JOBNO=C.JOBNO and
C.OP='+' and
C.CONDNAME not in
(
select
CONDNAME
from
CMS_CON_J
where
OP='-'
)[/code:1]
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10 Minute Legal Forms NOW Provides FREE Legal Help and Advic

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 23:56:20 GMT

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 23:56:20 GMT
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ctmcreate delayed

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:13:31 GMT

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:13:31 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi people, i use crmcreate command to create dinamycally jobs. But, this instructions have a bufffer size too low. Then, i use a ctmcreate command using import file sintaxis. This is the problem, when i use ctmcreate directly, it works very fast, 1 or 2 second creating 1 jobs, but when i use this using file parameters, each jobs takes 10 or 15 second.

When i create 100 jobs, normally it takes maximum 2 minutes, directly. Now, using import file, it takes aprox 15 minutes.

Can any one help me to improve this command.
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Ctm 6.3.01 aft account creation via script

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:00:34 GMT

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:00:34 GMT
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It's possible to create an aft account via shell script ? 8O

I don't need to use interactive commands.
:idea:

Control-M v6.3.01, aix 5.3, oracle DB
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Control-M CM PeopleSoft - Peopletools 8.51

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 20:29:52 GMT

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 20:29:52 GMT
==========================================================================================
Greetings,

Is anyone using PeopleSoft tools 8.51 with Control-M 6.4 and 6.1.02 PS CM version?

Thanks,
Z
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PRECMD under Auto-Edit Varables.

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:38:30 GMT

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:38:30 GMT
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I beleieve PRECMD is executed first before the job is executed in control-m.
I would like to know if it is possible to create a prereequsite condition using PRECMD under Autoedit Variables. The prereq condition can be STAT or ODAT.
If that is not possible then can I change the value of Quantitative Resource using PRECMD. For Example if Quantitative Resource "ABC" is defined to 0 can I change it to 10
using PRECMD in conrtrol-m job.
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administration courses

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 10:48:08 GMT

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 10:48:08 GMT
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I am here looking to study for career in administration courses. Business administration schools offer online degree training to help you prepare for the future.

administration courses
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primary dns

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 08:34:24 GMT

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 08:34:24 GMT
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Windows 7 cannot start internet explorer because of primary DNS server problem? i have bought new sony vaio and trying to connect it with my wireless internet. it connects with the wireless router but not connecting to internet and a message appears that.
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EM-DESKTOP Z/OS BIM creation and define monitoring tasks

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 03:59:58 GMT

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 03:59:58 GMT
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HI~~
In EM-DESKTOP Z/OS BIM creation and define monitoring tasks, and then when VALIDITY CHECK "EM500001E: Invalid character at position '6 '. Input:' Shout Msg # LINK6 '." ERROR MSG will occur.

BIM(6.3.01.300) is currently building in use, monitoring, and an additional Z / OS BIM monitoring tasks are to register with EM.
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Control-M setup : Error 1722

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 20:17:11 GMT

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 20:17:11 GMT
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this problem is related to the windows installer package, you may need to contact the wintel admin,

on which server you are going to install?

Thanks
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Application level variables

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 17:39:49 GMT

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 17:39:49 GMT
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Hi

Been looking through documentation for information about variable scope. Our current system seems to run using a number of Global variables which is not ideal for our purposes. I understand how to define Group Schedule level and Job level variables. But can variables be defined at the application level?

The 'Control-m Job Parameter and variable ref guide' alludes this i think, but i'm unsure on how you'd set these up:

Application-specific job parameters may not be specified in
AutoEdit variable values. The names of application-specific
job parameters are prefixed by two percent signs, the
application�s abbreviation and a hyphen (%%SAPR3- for
SAP, %%OAP- for Oracle, and so on).

I could work with group level variables, but would prove clunky compared to variables whose scope are within an application.

ANyone have any insight on this?

Any help would be appreciated?

Best regards,
Laurent
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Control-M setup : Error 1722

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:09:07 GMT

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:09:07 GMT
==========================================================================================
I suppose you are trying to install it on a 64-bit platform.
6.4 is not supported for that.
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Unable to order jobs from Control-M EM

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 09:52:57 GMT

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 09:52:57 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi,

On your Control-M/Server execute :
ctmorder -SCHEDTAB 'PCRDLY-P1' -JOBNAME 'AU_PAL_pl' -ODATE ODAT

If :
1�) 5703 SCHEDULING TABLE PCRDLY-P1 DOES NOT EXIST
table wasn't uploaded

2�) Jobname AU_PAL_pl2 not found in table PCRDLY-P1, or incorrect job sequence number.
table was updated without upload

if not, show us the answer

Regards
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dos command

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 09:21:26 GMT

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 09:21:26 GMT
==========================================================================================
How can I delete directories inside a parent directory from DOS command line? I want to delete all the directories under a parent directory without deleting the parent through DOS command line. That case i don't know how many directories exist under parent.
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Job Status Delay

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 19:41:17 GMT

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 19:41:17 GMT
==========================================================================================
The job I mentioned is also cyclical and executes every 5 minutes.
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Control-M setup : Error 1722

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:57:15 GMT

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:57:15 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi,

I tried control-m setup . but I get error as below

Error 1722 .there is problem with this windows installer package .A program run as part of the setup did not finish as expected

Control-M 6.4.01
Postgres : PACTV.6.4.01.300

how I can fix this issue ?
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Automatically clean JOBS HOLD, ... on AJF

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:42:45 GMT

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:42:45 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi,

We have more and more jobs not removed automatically by the NDP. This is due to job in hold status, not killed, .... our users wait a long before cleaning its and I would like to force by a job this clean.

Do you have script for cleaning automatically those jobs ?

Many thanks for your help.
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Any Open Source Alternatives?

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:03:50 GMT

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:03:50 GMT
==========================================================================================
Open source development is quite reliable but as a free service, people are not necessary responding as you would like that's why some support (with charge) are open to companies which need reliability.
For my point of view, if you want to use Opensource:
- first check the functionnality you needed in the application
- second, is it vital or not, if yes check if there is some support or having a team that can do support
- Cost (with customisation, support, etc...)
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ControlM Server - DB Configuration

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:01:39 GMT

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:01:39 GMT
==========================================================================================
I don't know if it's me or ControlM V7 but the process CO is not running as before.
My test server is now working fine.

Thank you,
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Job Status Delay

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:40:44 GMT

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:40:44 GMT
==========================================================================================
Is it possible that there is a problem with the Tracker process on the agent?
==========================================================================================

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:17:14 GMT
==========================================================================================
One other thing to note is that the job statistic for the execution in question is strange...

Sysout stats:
08:15 to 08:15
08:16 to 08:23 (this is the run in question)
08:23 to 08:24

Job Stat:
08:15 to 08:15
08:22 to 08:23 (why from 08:22 when the job started at 08:16)
08:23 to 08:24
==========================================================================================

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:01:25 GMT
==========================================================================================
We do have on conditions on this job, but we may not be dealing with the same issue. The job in question is cyclic (every 1 minute) and not every execution is delayed. Maybe once a day on average.

Was your job cyclic?
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Any Open Source Alternatives?

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 12:26:58 GMT

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 12:26:58 GMT
==========================================================================================
Well, I am wondering that either the software with open source development are reliable?
I can't believe if I do a fair comparison with the other software!
What do you say?
==========================================================================================

learning control-m

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 12:15:13 GMT

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 12:15:13 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi,
hope you will be fine.
Actually, I can't download it because the link is facing some problem. I am
wondering that some other download link are also not working from my PC
while those are working from my laptop.
Can you help me plz?
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How to create people soft job in control-M ? can you pls exp

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 11:17:42 GMT

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 11:17:42 GMT
==========================================================================================
How to create people soft job in control-M ? can you pls explain step by step?
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How to retrive the logs for the job which ran last month

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 21:24:58 GMT

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 21:24:58 GMT
==========================================================================================
abishek,

I created a job that runs right after newday to save the previous nights ctmlog:

ctmlog list %%$PREV 0600 %%$DATE 0600 /opt/bmc/controlm/backup/ctmlog%%$PREV..txt
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Job Status Delay

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 19:11:08 GMT

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 19:11:08 GMT
==========================================================================================
I had this same issue with 6.04.01.300. The job had 'ON' statements that evaluated the sysout for a word pattern. When I removed the 'ON' statement and corresponding 'DO' steps, the job status updates returned to normal.
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job update information when write back

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:28:47 GMT

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:28:47 GMT
==========================================================================================
Does anyone can help me on this issue?

Do you understand my question?
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Quantitative Resource

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 03:17:45 GMT

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 03:17:45 GMT
==========================================================================================
Is it possible to identify and pass the quantitative resource allocated by Control M to the script invoked.

I have a group of resources (say r1,r2 and r3) and a number of jobs competing for one of these resources to run. Within the script that gets run, I need to know which resource was allocated at run time by Control-M (to copy files to the right folder depending on the resource allocated).

Is it possible to pass the id of the resource (out of r1, r2 and r3) to the script that gets executed. (OS is Windows server)

Thanks in advance.
==========================================================================================

Job Status Delay

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 20:49:31 GMT

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 20:49:31 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi,

We are experiencing an occassional problem with the Job Status not updating in a timely fasion.

Is there any way to find out why the status of "Ended OK" was not recorded when the job actually completed (18 seconds after it started).

* This situation has occurred before, this isn't the first time.

The sysout stats show that the job ran from 0816 to 0823.
The job statistic shows 0816 to 0816 (an 18 second run)
The log log reflects the same timing as the sysout stats...

12/08/11 08:16:00 SL5208 QUANTITATIVE RESOURCE DEM_PRD
QUANTITY 1 ALLOCATED

12/08/11 08:16:00 SL5105 SUBMITTED TO avsapprdd09

12/08/11 08:16:00 SL5208 QUANTITATIVE RESOURCE P001_PRD
QUANTITY 1 ALLOCATED

12/08/11 08:16:00 SL5208 QUANTITATIVE RESOURCE SAP_PRD
QUANTITY 1 ALLOCATED

12/08/11 08:16:00 SL5208 QUANTITATIVE RESOURCE INIT
QUANTITY 1 ALLOCATED

12/08/11 08:16:04 TR5101 STARTED AT 20110812081600 ON
avsapprdd09

12/08/11 08:16:04 TR5120 JOB STATE CHANGED TO Executing

12/08/11 08:19:05 TR5201 SHOUT TO ECS PERFORMED

12/08/11 08:23:13 SL5214 QUANTITATIVE RESOURCES RELEASED

12/08/11 08:23:13 SL5103 CONDITION 'P001_DELSA' ' 0812'
ALREADY EXISTS

12/08/11 08:23:13 TR5133 ENDED OK
==========================================================================================

Questions about Control-M 7

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 17:58:38 GMT

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 17:58:38 GMT
==========================================================================================
Friend ... has the manuals on the website of BMC free to dowload the tables ..... also ... the site is in English I'm not very good but I turn!

Here we work with version 6.4 the big thing for us was the availability of remotehost ... that 'replaces' the use of agents.

Already in version 7 we have a whole work facing audits ... reports, who changed brands of the process, and the selfservice .. which provides for the 'User' monitor and 'be enabled' autonomy over the process.

Here in Brazil we have annual meetings with the BMC which publishes news, etc., has a group on yahoo tamebm there you can find more details.

hugs
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Global Variable to calculate Last Day of the current month

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 17:44:39 GMT

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 17:44:39 GMT
==========================================================================================
I only use the L1 .. I find it easier and safer
hugs
==========================================================================================

LDAP integration with Control-M 7

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 17:22:09 GMT

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 17:22:09 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi

I went to meet BMC arrived a bit late however ... not yet migrated to version 7, for now I'm waiting on!
hugs
==========================================================================================

Unable to order jobs from Control-M EM

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 17:18:50 GMT

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 17:18:50 GMT
==========================================================================================
It may help

review your job in desktop, sometimes a space is not enough to find the job. of a force upload, see if the table this system.
==========================================================================================

Global Variable to calculate Last Day of the current month

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:51:20 GMT

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:51:20 GMT
==========================================================================================
[quote="abonilla"]ok, the easy way is using a calendar then apply L1 to execute only the last day of the month.

But if you want to use variable, first create un file (LIBSYSMEN)
the idea or logic is(may be needed some adjust :-P) :
%%today=%%$ODATE
%%currentMonth=%%SUBSTR %%today 5 2
%%currentDay=%%SUBSTR %%today 7 2
%%currentYear=%%SUBSTR %%today 1 4
%%nextMont=%%currentMonth %%PLUS 1
%%NextFirstDay=%%currentYear.%%nextMonth.01
%%lastDayMonth=%%CALCDATE %%NextFirstDay -1

the var %%lastDayMonth has the value of the last day of the current month.

remember :
%%ODATE: Year 2 digits
%%$DATE: Year 4 digit

it's applies for all variable date format.[/quote]

I think this program fails in December and take care with the variable names.

:)

Regards

Claudio
==========================================================================================

Administration Facility in Control-M

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 14:43:20 GMT

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 14:43:20 GMT
==========================================================================================
The Online administration courses are based upon adult flexible learning and are structured to suit those that would otherwise find it difficult to find the time to attend a course with a strict schedule. Due to this flexibility there is a lower dropout rate thus saving students time and money vested in their desired outcomes.

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==========================================================================================

Unable to order jobs from Control-M EM

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:41:35 GMT

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:41:35 GMT
==========================================================================================
Yes i have uploaded the job..
==========================================================================================

ControlM Server - DB Configuration

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:46:26 GMT

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:46:26 GMT
==========================================================================================
I've some kind solved the problem.
I had some dump file came and filled my FS which I didn't investigate on.
After I deleted them I tried to restart my ControlM Server. but an error message came out with "SQL Server is not running - exit."

I've checked my Oracle TNSNAME to check out if I was using the good DB and if my configuration was correct. (~/.oraenv.csh, ~/.ctmcshrc) but start_ctm does not start so I checked that script and find out a command dbversion which giving me wrong connection error with the DB. Because when using TNSPING, it works fine and I couldn't find out how does DBUVersion -SILENT Y -PRIMARY $primary (dbversion) work but when I've commented it in the script the ctm_server starts.

Now my ctm_server works but my gateway is not starting my process p_ctmco or p_ctmcs are not present. I'm not in hurry just wondering how does that work and I don't know where can I look for.

To answer your questions:
At first I did a restart and I forgot to check the FS, now it's fine.
And no we are not using archive log on the test.

Thanks for you help Phil!
==========================================================================================

Unable to order jobs from Control-M EM

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:44:52 GMT

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:44:52 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi,
Have you upload the job ?
==========================================================================================

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:33:06 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi,

I am unable to oder or force order the jobs from control-m EM and is giving me below error:
5700 Scheduling table 'PCRDLY-P1', Jobname 'AU_PAL_pl'
5745 scheduling table 'PCRDLY-P1', job name 'AU_PAL_pl' not found

I have refereshed all the jobs from desktop and written them to EM. After opening the control-m EM and ordering jobs it throws me the above error.

Please help me out.
:?:
==========================================================================================

please any one explain Global condition with example ?

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:05:13 GMT

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:05:13 GMT
==========================================================================================
Thank you very much
==========================================================================================

LDAP integration with Control-M 7

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 18:47:12 GMT

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 18:47:12 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi All Experts,

Suggestions and ideas welcome to integrate LDAP with Control-M/EM 7 version.if anybody done this please share points to note that down

Thanks
==========================================================================================

Architecture Layout Creation for Environment

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:54:00 GMT

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:54:00 GMT
==========================================================================================
I'm setting up a visual architecture layout of our Control-M Environment. I'm looking for some sort of command or script that would give me a list of all our ports / properties. Any suggestions? Templates?

Thanks,
Hubba
==========================================================================================

Solution or Suggestion

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:31:01 GMT

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:31:01 GMT
==========================================================================================
MSSQL is not a supported DB on Linux. Installation will not offer this choice. Even if you hack it to finish installation, you are running the risk of not receiving support from BMC on any issues later.

I have heard of asking Oracle for CTM/EM on Windows. I have never heard of asking MSSQL for CTM/EM on non-windows.
==========================================================================================

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 23:02:43 GMT
==========================================================================================
check this link: http://www.sommarskog.se/mssqlperl/unix.html
==========================================================================================

Global Variable to calculate Last Day of the current month

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 22:58:24 GMT

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 22:58:24 GMT
==========================================================================================
ok, the easy way is using a calendar then apply L1 to execute only the last day of the month.

But if you want to use variable, first create un file (LIBSYSMEN)
the idea or logic is(may be needed some adjust :-P) :
%%today=%%$ODATE
%%currentMonth=%%SUBSTR %%today 5 2
%%currentDay=%%SUBSTR %%today 7 2
%%currentYear=%%SUBSTR %%today 1 4
%%nextMont=%%currentMonth %%PLUS 1
%%NextFirstDay=%%currentYear.%%nextMonth.01
%%lastDayMonth=%%CALCDATE %%NextFirstDay -1

the var %%lastDayMonth has the value of the last day of the current month.

remember :
%%ODATE: Year 2 digits
%%$DATE: Year 4 digit

it's applies for all variable date format.
==========================================================================================

Error while installing CTM client components

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 22:40:12 GMT

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 22:40:12 GMT
==========================================================================================
are you installing 6.2 ? are you check the compatibility ?

from 6.3 to 6.4 the doc/kb says the you need to add a register before to begins the installation of oracle client.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ORACLE\USE_EXISTING_ORACLE
==========================================================================================

executing the scripts by ctmagent on behalf of others

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 22:34:07 GMT

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 22:34:07 GMT
==========================================================================================
question: which platform OS are you using ?
==========================================================================================

How to retrive the logs for the job which ran last month

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:46:30 GMT

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:46:30 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi,
it depend of the controlm server retention parameter for ctmlog, but if you want a so old job log in archive view point, ctmlog retention must be grather than 30 days, if you want sysout to, sysout retention must be set to the same too.
Control-M/EM server, must retain that parameter too, to keep the 30 days archives.

I think it could just be done on small datacenter (about 1000 jobs) if you don't have too much datacenter (less than 5).

Another way is to save the ctmlog, that just allow you to cat the archive file that you daily made, and retrieve the log of the job in it.

hope anderstanding.
Philmalmaison
==========================================================================================

ControlM Server - DB Configuration

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:40:14 GMT

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:40:14 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi,
do you just trying to restart, or did you made before some free space to restart correctly?

So you must identify first what is making your FS becoming full.
It could be many different thinks...
archive log is on?
where is the destination?
do you make the necessary arch log backup if archive log is on ?

Regards,
Philmalmaison
==========================================================================================

please any one explain Global condition with example ?

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 15:47:51 GMT

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 15:47:51 GMT
==========================================================================================
Global Conditions are used to pass conditions from a job in a ControlM Server to the other.

For eg:
Conditions between Job Y and Job X in the same server (A):
XY-END

Conditions between Job Y in Server A and Job X in Server B:
1234-XY-END

Here, 1234 will be the Global Condition. The Global condition number woudl differ based on the server. We can have multiple Global condition defined.
PS: '1234' was just an example. :)
==========================================================================================

How to retrive the logs for the job which ran last month

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 11:52:48 GMT

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 11:52:48 GMT
==========================================================================================
can any one advice me how to retrieve the LOG for the jobs which ran last month. Is there any Query i could run with?

also is there anyway to retrieve a job log for a Particular job on a specific date?
==========================================================================================

please any one explain Global condition with example ?

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 09:03:51 GMT

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 09:03:51 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi ,

please any one explain Global condition with example ?

Thanks
Dileep kumar K
==========================================================================================

Discussion - The Next Generation of CONTROL-M

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 21:31:48 GMT

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 21:31:48 GMT
==========================================================================================
1. Improve the mirror process.
2. Add a mirror process to EM Server also
3. To be able to do mirror to multiple ctm-servers
4. Add an EM Web Console
5. add more reports or add a tool for make reports
6. add the functionlity that from the report job type send the report by email.
7.as like the job can pass parameter , that the job can receive parameters as result of the execution.
8. Able to order job from the EM GUI by application or group or select many tables
9.....and more improvements and features

sorry for the english
==========================================================================================

Solution or Suggestion

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 18:21:17 GMT

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 18:21:17 GMT
==========================================================================================
Can i connect MSSQL server (CTMDB/EMDB) on windows 2008 from linux/aix ( CTM/EM SERVER) through MSSQL cleint.

please pass idea , appreciate if anyone can share.

Thanks
==========================================================================================

Receiving error CTM5319 - sysout does not exist for the job

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 18:18:48 GMT

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 18:18:48 GMT
==========================================================================================
thank you fabrizio,

Reason i found was there was exec in the .profile of the account, and i feel that because of this there will another session will be created at the same time when the control-M job runs, so agent was unable to find out which one it is. i tested by removing the exec from it , it is working, dint test in real script , still expecting from some one if anyone had to face this situation before.

Thanks
==========================================================================================

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 11:02:18 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi Rashid,
Check if there are files in the sysout directory ([ctmagent dir]/ctm/sysout).
You should find the output for the shell script.
Then check file permissions on file (if exists).
And finally, you log in with emuser on the Control/M EM GUI?

Regards,
Fabrizio
==========================================================================================

ag_ping

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 10:51:40 GMT

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 10:51:40 GMT
==========================================================================================
Try to ping the Control/M Server.
Also try this command:
telnet [Control/M Server] 7016
The problem seems to be in the network interface configuration.
Also check if the agent is up and send the ag_diag_comm output.

Fabrizio
==========================================================================================

IN/OUT Condition validation

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 09:51:28 GMT

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 09:51:28 GMT
==========================================================================================
Maybe the best and easy to set up validation tool for checking if the input and output conditions are correctly set is VISUALjob for Control-M.
Since VISUALjob for Control-M also provides forecast functionality, you can also identify inconsistent input and output conditions for future run days.
Feel free to check this out. There is a free 30 day trial available.

http://www.apsware.com/control-m-solutions/visualjob-for-control-m/
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Mon, 08 Aug 2011 09:15:19 GMT
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There is a tool XINFO, which covers a lot of different areas, but also analyses Control-M and have all data in it's own DB (e.g. all Conditions) and gives you a graphical flowchart which shows "not matching conditions". See slide 27 in that presentation:
http://www.horizont-it.com/products/presentations,%20flyers,%20whitepapers,%20training,%20examples/xinfo/english/presentations/XINFO%20-%20Scheduler%20zOS%20and%20DS%20-%20Control-M.ppt
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AFT v. 7 - Filewatcher variable $$WATCH_ALLn$$

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 07:31:51 GMT

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 07:31:51 GMT
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Hi,

I was wondering if anyone has used the AFT module v. 7 ?

I'm trying to work out from the manual guide on how to utilise these variables in particular:
$$WATCH_ALLn$$
$$WATCH_NAMEn$$
$$WATCH_EXTn$$

Been testing some scenarios using the filewatcher variables above, but it is not working for me somehow.

Thanks.

regards
Sharon
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job update information when write back

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 17:30:12 GMT

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 17:30:12 GMT
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when I load table of jobs in desktop, and write back, in Controlm 6.2 there is information tell me how many changes occur if update job definition.
but recently we're upgraded to 6.4, this function disappeared which is very useful for me.

does anyone know about this and can give me some advise?
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Global Variable to calculate Last Day of the current month

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 12:11:02 GMT

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 12:11:02 GMT
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How can I create a global variable to calculate the last day of the current month ?
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Result set of a stored procedure

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 07:19:25 GMT

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 07:19:25 GMT
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Hi� that was great stuff..

Results
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ag_ping

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 06:27:44 GMT

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 06:27:44 GMT
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Hi,

Below is the result of ag_ping on agent platform. What do I need to check to make it available ?

$ ag_ping
Output:
Failed to initialize communication.
Result: Failure.
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ControlM Server - DB Configuration

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 18:13:07 GMT

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 18:13:07 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi everyone,

I have a Control-M Server for tests and we had a problem since the FS was full. I tried to restart the Control-M Server but an error occured with the message "SQL Server is not running - exit." when doing start_ctm so I was wondering where can I check the Control's Server configuration with Oracle DB. I'm a bit lost on how to manage Control-M database's configuration.

Thanks in advance,
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Execute Scripts through CM command line

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 11:33:23 GMT

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 11:33:23 GMT
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please go through the control-m user guide and administration guide.

Select taks type is "command" in general tab and fill the command in the "command " in general tab.Put the node id as server name in the execution tab.

the same works for the windows and unix also. :wink:

hope this helps
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Wed, 03 Aug 2011 07:55:36 GMT
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Hi Experts,

Since I am new to control-M kindly let me know how to execute the scripts in some servers (for ex: .ksh script in unix server) through control-M command which is in general tab.

for the same if we get for windows server also its fine
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Mass update execution time : 'submit between' field

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 23:19:34 GMT

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 23:19:34 GMT
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Hi, is it possible to mass update the 'submit between' field on the execution separator , increasing 1 hour in several job's with different starting time? If so, can anyone explain it to me? I'm using CM 6.4. Thank you.
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Retention of Pre-requisite conditions

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 14:03:30 GMT

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 14:03:30 GMT
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Thank you all for your replies. With all the information above, I have scheduled the ctmcontb in our environment now
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executing the scripts by ctmagent on behalf of others

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 18:32:54 GMT

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 18:32:54 GMT
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HI All,
help needed to set up this.

My cleint is not agreeing to run the scripts by the application user account, and trying to pushing to submit all the script by ctmagent,control-m agent account which has sudo access as well.if so, what all modifications need to be done to execute the scripts which is owning other than ctmagent account. i know this is messy but need to findout a solution for this.

also a script which executing java home variable and jar files on the other user , what all actions we need to take.

thanks,
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IN/OUT Condition validation

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 13:52:19 GMT

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 13:52:19 GMT
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Basically you are looking to validate that jobs the in-condition exists for jobs relying on that in-condition. Do you have Forecasy tool installed?
==========================================================================================

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 08:03:24 GMT
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Supose there are 100+ jobs,
We have some scripts which will pick the jobs details from excel sheet and convert them in to xml files.
If while filling excel sheet application team member has done some mistake in putting the condition in proper place.
In present senario, we have to check the condition manually.

In CTM we have loopdetecttol, which detects the loop in the jobs.This tool is not catering my requirement.

I want some tool or script which will take xml file as input and give output after checking the unbalanced condition.
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Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:19:44 GMT
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Explain what you mean by validation.
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Number the alerts

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:18:02 GMT

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:18:02 GMT
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The number of alerts is configurable thu the systems parameters of the CCM or Admin Facility.
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Receiving error CTM5319 - sysout does not exist for the job

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 19:11:39 GMT

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 19:11:39 GMT
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Hello All Experts,

I am trying to execute shell script by the owner of the script through control-M, when i ran it, log is succesful ful but sysout is not generated, giving error as Datacenter is been rejected , CTM5319 - sysout does not exist for the job. i went to the proclog/sysout also, file is generated with 0 bytes and also it has access only for the job owner .

please let me know if anybody experienced this problem, and suggest me how to resolve this problem.

Agent is been installed by root access, 7 version. aix 6.

need more information let me know.

thanks
Rashid
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CONTROL-M Disaster Recovery

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 18:06:02 GMT

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 18:06:02 GMT
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We are running 40,000 jobs daily, many that load databases and do real time data processing. A 30 minute lag is an unacceptable solution. We need realtime replication at the DR site. If PostgreSQL does not offer this, how can BMC expect users to use this database?
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learning control-m

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 12:02:46 GMT

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 12:02:46 GMT
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Control-M is a workload automation (traditionally called batch scheduling) software produced by BMC Software, originally written for mainframes but also available for distributed computing platforms including Unix, Windows, Linux and OpenVMS environments.

________________
RIA Training
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Can Control-M invoke URL?

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:10:06 GMT

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:10:06 GMT
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thanks gglau,

i acutally meant when i invoke the URL, it will be downloading a file. can it be done, i will check the docs anyway.

thanks
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Retention of Pre-requisite conditions

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:48:50 GMT

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:48:50 GMT
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Hy,
Be carefull with the delete from "*" , end of year should be strange as conditions doesn't have year repository.

it's better to do every day the list of the conditions date that you don't want anymore, and delete thoses conditions conditons per conditions.
Regards,
Philmalmaison
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Number the alerts

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:44:39 GMT

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:44:39 GMT
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Hy,
why don't you use the EM scripts done for that ?
Erase Alerts Usage
This utility deletes all alerts posted prior to the specific hour and date from the
CONTROLM/EM database.

Use one of the two options:

1. erase_alerts -U <user> -P <password> [-D <date> ] [-H <hour> ] [-F]
where
date : YYYYMMDD or YYMMDD format
hour : 0 - 23
Note: If date or hour are missing, then the current date/hour will be used.
-F: Forces the deletion without confirmation.

2. erase_alerts -I
A prompts is displayed requesting the date, hour and password.

and just after that do a refresh from the GAS as follow:

ecs ctl -U ${user} -P ${pass} -C GAS -M `uname -n` -name ${gas} -cmdstr "REFRESH"

Regards,
Philmalmaison
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Gateway showing up in Admin Facility but stays Disconnected.

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:41:29 GMT

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:41:29 GMT
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Hi,
The raison may be that your controlm/em could not communicate with controlm server, or config agent on controlm server is not started, or many different possible issues.
Regards,
Philmalmaison
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Any Open Source Alternatives?

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 08:59:43 GMT

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 08:59:43 GMT
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Open source doesn't just mean access to the source code. The distribution terms of open-source software must comply with the following criteria:
1. Free Redistribution

The license shall not restrict any party from selling or giving away the software as a component of an aggregate software distribution containing programs from several different sources. The license shall not require a royalty or other fee for such sale.

Rationale: By constraining the license to require free redistribution, we eliminate the temptation to throw away many long-term gains in order to make a few short-term sales dollars. If we didn't do this, there would be lots of pressure for cooperators to defect.
2. Source Code

The program must include source code, and must allow distribution in source code as well as compiled form. Where some form of a product is not distributed with source code, there must be a well-publicized means of obtaining the source code for no more than a reasonable reproduction cost preferably, downloading via the Internet without charge. The source code must be the preferred form in which a programmer would modify the program. Deliberately obfuscated source code is not allowed. Intermediate forms such as the output of a preprocessor or translator are not allowed.

_____________________
RIA Training
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How to monitor the mainframe control-M Jobs (z/os)?

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 08:41:41 GMT

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 08:41:41 GMT
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Thanks :lol: :lol:
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Can Control-M invoke URL?

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 07:37:01 GMT

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 07:37:01 GMT
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Yes, use Web Services within Business Process Integration Suite (BPIS).
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Fri, 29 Jul 2011 05:31:51 GMT
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Hello all Experts,

Can control-M invoke the URL ?
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AFTP - Validation failed

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 03:38:23 GMT

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 03:38:23 GMT
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I believe this is what IIS imposes as a protection mechanism. When IIS serves a folder through FTP, it does not expose the physical path and does not allow navigate outside this folder.
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IN/OUT Condition validation

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 13:21:53 GMT

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 13:21:53 GMT
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Is thr any tool which will validate the conditions of the job?
(i.e tool should be able to validate IN/OUT condition and show error if they are not balanced)

Thanks in advance
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Control-M 6.2 compatibilty

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:24:28 GMT

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:24:28 GMT
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Thanks all.
We will downgrade the machine for now.
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Administration Facility in Control-M

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:18:47 GMT

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:18:47 GMT
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I beleive you did need a database client for v6.2.01. This need was removed in 6.4.01 leaving the DB lcient only need for reporting. This is now overcome in v7 as well.
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Control-M 6.2 compatibilty

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:16:40 GMT

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:16:40 GMT
==========================================================================================
for compatibility with Windows 2008 R2 you need to be on Control-M Version 7, so no option other than to downgrade your Windows machine to one that was supported by 6.2, but you will still be out of support.
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Gateway showing up in Admin Facility but stays Disconnected.

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:08:46 GMT

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:08:46 GMT
==========================================================================================
I have just installed CTM client components on windows machine. But the Gateway is showing disconnected.

In the administration facility, it shows Current state - Up, Message - disconnected.

What might be the reason ?
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Retention of Pre-requisite conditions

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:06:39 GMT

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:06:39 GMT
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If no housekeeping is performed on conditions, they will remain in the database for one year. This is determined by the ODAT which is DDMM (or MMDD). They will only be removed at the start of newday for the ODAT.

If your conditions file get very large you may suffer performance issues, so it is highly recomended you create a tidy up job as mentioned previously.

Graham
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AFTP - Validation failed

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 08:47:54 GMT

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 08:47:54 GMT
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I am having a similar problem.

I am running Ctrl-M 6.4 with AFT 6.4.

I have defined the AFT account in the Configuration Manager on the agent where I need to run an AFT job and when I select "Get the home directory" I just get a \.

I went into the IIS Manager on the agent server and viewed the properties for the home directory of the Default FTP site. The home directory is set to C:\BMC\Files.

In my AFT job I need to transfer the entire contents of C:\All Users\Documents directory (all sub-folders and files).

When I define the AFT job and put in C:\All Users\Documents for the source and run the job I get the following error message:

C:\All Users\Documents: The filename, directory name, or volume label syntax is incorrect.

I already have a file watch account that is using the home directory defined in the default FTP site (the source directory in the job is just \) and that file transfer works just fine.

How do I either A) get the AFT job to recognize the C:\All Users\ Documents directory as being valid or B) know what to change the home directory in the default FTP site to in order to make both AFT jobs work?

To compound things, I have 7 different directories on this server where I need to AFT either a file or the entire contents of the source directory.

Any help or information would be greatly appreciated.
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Number the alerts

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 08:24:36 GMT

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 08:24:36 GMT
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:) I am also looking out for the same question , i have almost 1 lacs alert in my alert screen , and i want to clear them and want to keep only 5 days data in alert screen .. can anyone help me in this regards ?

Thanks in advance
Mani
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Retention of Pre-requisite conditions

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 06:57:12 GMT

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 06:57:12 GMT
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Thanks for the response.

But, assuming that there is no job setup to do this currently, how does CTM handle retention of Pre=req conditions by default?
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File archiving in AFT file transfer

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 22:48:08 GMT

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 22:48:08 GMT
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this is bugging me for quite sometime, thank God I found this one! :)
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Calculate the previous business date using a calendar

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 22:47:20 GMT

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 22:47:20 GMT
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This is my problem too, thanks for the suggestions.
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Retention of Pre-requisite conditions

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 20:32:10 GMT

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 20:32:10 GMT
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Hi, there is no setting in sys parameter for deleting prerequisite conditon but you can setup a Job in ctm to delete old condition please see the command below...

ctmcontb -DELETEFROM "*" %%FROMDATE %%TODATE

also on the set tab you have to pass the parameter this is what we use to delete anything older than 5 days:

Var Name: A Value %%CALCDATE %%DATE -10
Var Name: B Value %%CALCDATE %%DATE -5
Var Name: FROMDATE Value %%SUBSTR %%A 3 4
Var Name: TODATE Value %%SUBSTR %%B 3 4
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don't generate alert

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:52:29 GMT

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:52:29 GMT
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Hi catchtony,

Careful in this case, because your OUT conditions are posted in this case and perhaps it's not what you want if the job ENDED-NOTOK.
==========================================================================================

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 13:40:02 GMT
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or simply put in the steps tab :-

on stmt * code NOTOK
do OK

This wont generate the alert at all and make your job green always.
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Retention of Pre-requisite conditions

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:42:23 GMT

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:42:23 GMT
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What Parameters on the Server determine the number of days PREREQUISITE conditions are retained for?
We are on Server 6.4 and here are the settings I have:

CONTROL-M System Parameters (Page 2/2)
--------------------------------------
6) Maximum Days Retained by CONTROL-M Log :1
7) Maximum Days to Retain Sysout Files :7
8) Ignore New Day Conditions :N

I was checking our jobs and do not see a consistent retention of Prereq conditions. Some jobs that Run Daily have conditions retained for 5 days, some daily jobs have 7 and so on. I am sure no one is deleting any conditions.
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Error while installing CTM client components

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 06:41:15 GMT

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 06:41:15 GMT
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Hi,

I'm getting an error while installing CTM client components on Windows Server 2003. I have already installed oracle client 9.2.0.1 and then the patch 9.2.0.4 .. I checked oracle client 9.2.0.4 using sqlplus, it's working fine ... But still i get below error -

Install oracle Client version '9.2.0.4' before installing 'Control-M Enterprise Manager 6.2.01'. Refer to the Control-M Installation Guide.

I'm trying to install Control-M basic and Adminstrative clients.

Please suggest.
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DISCOVERING BATCH SERVICES IN CMDB

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 03:38:17 GMT

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 03:38:17 GMT
==========================================================================================
I know that you can use BMC Batch Discovery with BMC Atrium CMDB and Remedy to save your business services in Control-M as CIs (configuration items) in a CMDB.
But does anybody know of a way to save job definitions or business services as CIs without having to use Remedy or BMC Atrium CMDB. What if you use different 'service desk' and/or CMDB products? Is there a way to do it?
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to transfer ASCII from Unix to windows

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 16:12:38 GMT

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 16:12:38 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi,
Why don't you want to transfer them in binarie ?
Regards,
Philmalmaison
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Control-M 6.2 compatibilty

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 16:11:38 GMT

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 16:11:38 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi,
I think you can't install oracle on windows for Control-M
Regards,
philmalmaison
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Administration Facility in Control-M

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 16:09:44 GMT

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 16:09:44 GMT
==========================================================================================
No need a database client for admin facility (just for reporting facility)
Can you ping the hostname on witch is installed the Control-M/EM Server?
try to telnet <hostname> <port> to validate your communications with the server.
Regards
Philmalmaison
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don't generate alert

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 16:03:48 GMT

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 16:03:48 GMT
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However, this parameters is set for all gateways, if you don't create a specific parameter for a specific gateway as following:

gtw AlertOnAbend Gateway toto1 * 0 1 Manual 11:14, 08/03/2011
gtw AlertOnAbend Gateway toto2 * 0 1 Manual 11:25, 23/02/2011

Regards,
Philmalmaison
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Tue, 26 Jul 2011 08:17:34 GMT
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Hi,

See parameter AlertOnAbend in CCM->Tools->System Parameters
This flag that indicates whether alerts are (1) or are not (0) sent for jobs that end NOTOK. Default: 1
If you put this parameter to 0 the alerts are not sent when jobs end NOTOK, in this case you must define the shout action alert in the PostProc panel definition.

After changes recycle the Gateway
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How to watch Multiple Files with a single watcher jobs

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 08:08:21 GMT

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 08:08:21 GMT
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it can be achieved by suing the " ctmfw -input rule.dat "

please have look at the bmc documents of ctmfw and clearly mentioned with examples.
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Running a script and java environment on it

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 08:04:54 GMT

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 08:04:54 GMT
==========================================================================================
There could be Problem with control-m only As your able to trigger the java script by manually.

if control-m able to trigger the script ,then it failing with some issues.. all environment variables should be defined in the script or in user profile using for the (job owner) job execution.

if all things are defined properly then make sure that those environment variables should not be over written.

I hope that it helps in resolving issue and if it already resolved, share your approach that made to solve this issue. :idea:
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Administration Facility in Control-M

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 06:37:44 GMT

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 06:37:44 GMT
==========================================================================================
For admin facility, you need database client.
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WebSpheres and Control-M 6.2

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 04:59:02 GMT

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 04:59:02 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi,

Can WebSpheres and Control-M 6.2 run on the same machine - Windows server 2003 ?
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Control-M 6.2 compatibilty

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 03:43:19 GMT

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 03:43:19 GMT
==========================================================================================
We are planning to upgrade by the end of this year.

I will managed to get oracle client 9.2.0.4.

But is Control-M 6.2 compatible with Windows Server 2008 ?
==========================================================================================

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 18:51:44 GMT
==========================================================================================
Start planning your upgrade to version 7 and raise a support case for the AMIGO process to help with you upgrade planning.

Altrnatively, downgrade your desktops to a windows version that supports the out of support Control-M version you are running.
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Delete table on control-em desktop using utilities

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 17:37:43 GMT

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 17:37:43 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi,

Thanks for your answer. What is the name of this utility?

Regards,
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to transfer ASCII from Unix to windows

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:52:32 GMT

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:52:32 GMT
==========================================================================================
HI all

Any idea how can we transfer the files from UNIX to Windows in ASCII mode. as BMC document says that it is not possible

thanks

Razique
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don't generate alert

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:58:30 GMT

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:58:30 GMT
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Hi,
how could I do to if a job failed doesn't generate any alert.

Thanks!
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Administration Facility in Control-M

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 06:02:52 GMT

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 06:02:52 GMT
==========================================================================================
I have admin rights but still can't see Administration Facility in Control-M. What could be the reason ?

Start ->Programs -> CONTROL-M Enterprise Manager 6.2.01-> Administration Facility
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Control-M 6.2 compatibilty

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 04:38:18 GMT

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 04:38:18 GMT
==========================================================================================
I don't have Oracle client 9.2.0.4

And the windows machine where CTM Adminstrator clients need to be installed has Windows server 2008.

What can be the alternate ?
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AFT rename file

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 16:28:29 GMT

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 16:28:29 GMT
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Assuming you have AFT 6.4.01.

Select the advanced button for the specific transfer and then select rename for source or destination, whichever you need renamed, and then enter $$AFTFILE$$_FY%%$YEAR. with the period.
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Sat, 23 Jul 2011 16:26:07 GMT
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Select the advanced button for the specific transfer and then select rename for source or destination, whichever you need renamed, and then enter $$AFTFILE$$_FY%%$YEAR. with the period.
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Control-M 6.2 compatibilty

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 11:21:56 GMT

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 11:21:56 GMT
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I dont think so, but then why would you want to install unsupported software ?
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Please remove all the entries from zzzzzzzzz

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 01:02:19 GMT

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 01:02:19 GMT
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It is blocking Control-M content.
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AFT rename file

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 20:57:31 GMT

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 20:57:31 GMT
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In the "advanced" button, right to the filename.
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How to watch Multiple Files with a single watcher jobs

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 14:53:30 GMT

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 14:53:30 GMT
==========================================================================================
Why do you want to do it in one job? You can set up mutiple jobs with one OUT condition on it, so that once one has finished the next job will run.

Also you can watch with file mask but then youre files have to be in the same directory.

Something like

/dir/file1
/dir/file2
/dir/file3

with ctmfw job for /dir/file*

if one of those files will be there the job will pick it up.
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Delete table on control-em desktop using utilities

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:50:26 GMT

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:50:26 GMT
==========================================================================================
Please refer Utility guide for the same.
"SWEEP" utility will surely work for you..

HTH...
Samrth
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Control-M 6.2 compatibilty

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 09:48:01 GMT

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 09:48:01 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi,

Is Control-M 6.2 compatible with Oracle 10.2.0.3 database and Windows Server 2008 ?

Thanks.
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VMWARE conflict with Controlm/EM

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 08:08:58 GMT

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 08:08:58 GMT
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after disable the connection of vmware, the issue was solved.

thanks anyway
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World Salary Table for Control-M personal

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:49:42 GMT

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:49:42 GMT
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does x-ray technician salary based on experience?
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Running a script and java environment on it

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 01:42:51 GMT

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 01:42:51 GMT
==========================================================================================
[quote="Razique"]Hello ALL,

I am trying to run a script and script is calling java programs, like jar and all. but i am not able to execute the script from control-M, however i can run the script manually from the server, what could be the possible reason and how we can rectify this one as well.

Thanks
Rashid[/quote]

Did you verify/execute logging in with the user ID control M is submitting the script? . The PATH variable might needs to be checked to see if JAR is reachable.
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How to watch Multiple Files with a single watcher jobs

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 20:38:25 GMT

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 20:38:25 GMT
==========================================================================================
how do we configure a job to watch multiple files on a server , how it can be done with Rule.dat of ctmfw. Can anybody share the sample rule file to do so.

Any help highly appreciated.

Razique
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Running a script and java environment on it

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 20:35:01 GMT

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 20:35:01 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hello ALL,

I am trying to run a script and script is calling java programs, like jar and all. but i am not able to execute the script from control-M, however i can run the script manually from the server, what could be the possible reason and how we can rectify this one as well.

Thanks
Rashid
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Number the alerts

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 13:53:57 GMT

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 13:53:57 GMT
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Hi.

any reply.

Thanks to all
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Questions about Control-M 7

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 13:52:47 GMT

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 13:52:47 GMT
==========================================================================================
Any reply.

Thanks to all.
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AFT rename file

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 21:58:32 GMT

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 21:58:32 GMT
==========================================================================================
yes
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Not able to reset the vailidate the User for transfer files

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 18:15:42 GMT

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 18:15:42 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hello All,

we are trying to transfer the files from Unix to Windows, with one XXXXX AFT account, and account it is mentioned for Unix to transfer the files got changed and not able to edit as well. it is shwowing error as

7004 aft_plugin

host 1 validation failedd
unable to acquire the password for XXXX(unixaccount)
try to take the following steps

Login as root and go to home dir of Agent
and run the Source .profile and
then run cmtaftacc to validate the account

thanks
Razique
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AFT rename file

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 17:47:34 GMT

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 17:47:34 GMT
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Hello,
We need rename file that will be moved to AFT.

Can I rename this with Control-M module?

Example:

original name --> XXXXXXXXX.txt
New name --> XXXXXXXXX_FY[Year].txt

Thanks
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Delete table on control-em desktop using utilities

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 11:10:41 GMT

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 11:10:41 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi,

I want to know how to delete tables using control-em utilities.

regards,
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Urgent Help Needed

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 06:23:58 GMT

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 06:23:58 GMT
==========================================================================================
Yes. Since there are multiple jobs, each job will independently handle its completion status from the script.
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Architecture for Control-M

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 06:21:10 GMT

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 06:21:10 GMT
==========================================================================================
Better to one is worse to the other. The choice is the one you are most comfortable with.
==========================================================================================

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 04:06:31 GMT
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I am trying to Build archtecture, So that i would requesting to all the experts to give ideas for do it,

IS AIX with Oracle is better ?
IS Linux with Oracle is Better?
IS Windows with MSSQL server is Better?

also whether one DB can be used for EM and CTMDB, or Dedicated.

Quick reply highly Appcreciated.

Razique
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Urgent Help Needed

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 03:59:38 GMT

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 03:59:38 GMT
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Hi all experts ,

Can we run multiple jobs with same scripts with different ID and Parameter at same time , If Yes , how the exit status will be handled for the jobs if any one of them completed in middle.

Any Suggestion highly appreciated.
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How to schedule a job on the 1st working day ?

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:45:39 GMT

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:45:39 GMT
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under rules on Month days,

D1
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Monitoring Authentication

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:02:57 GMT

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:02:57 GMT
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I am using version 6.4 and would like to monitoring my job if the status as below

TR5167 Error: Owner: patrol is not defined for the remote host: cherry. Use 'Owners Authentication Settings' or 'ctmsetown' to define it.

TR5167 Authentication failed. Invalid user/password/key.

Can this be done? how can configured through Steps tab
on Stat = ? code = ?
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Questions about Control-M 7

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:54:04 GMT

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:54:04 GMT
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Hi to all.
I'm testing the new version of Control-M 7.

I would like know where I can find documentation for version 6.4 or 7.
Where I can get tables of Control-M and EM for version 7.

What new improvements and new developments are the new versions 6.4 and 7.

Please could you explain how to use the utility Workload (Monitor and Manager). I have been investigated, but which is not meeting its purpose.

Thank you very much to everyone that you help to improve those who are learning.
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ctmcreate for agent on as 400 platform

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 09:47:30 GMT

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 09:47:30 GMT
==========================================================================================
Thanks a lot! I'll check that out! :wink: Have fun, K.
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how to run UC4 job plans through unix

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 14:41:21 GMT

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 14:41:21 GMT
==========================================================================================
how to run UC4 job plans through unix command

thanks in advance..
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ctmcreate for agent on as 400 platform

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 03:03:20 GMT

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 03:03:20 GMT
==========================================================================================
Although AS400 agent is different from UNIX/Windows agent, the idea/mechanism remains the same. If you can use a command to display the content of a file within AS400, you can do that using Control-M job to capture the output in SYSOUT.
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CONTROL-M Disaster Recovery

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 17:36:25 GMT

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 17:36:25 GMT
==========================================================================================
PostgreSQL comes with hot back and auto archiving. You can enable archiving and then ship the log files over to the DR site.
In archiving mode all the database transactions are written out to a file and a new file is created every period. If you configure that this period to be 30 minutes then a new archived log file will be created every 30 minutes and then setup a job to move the log file from the production site to the DR site.
On the DR site you can restore the log file as it arrives and system is ready to run. At worst you will have a 30 minute loss of activity.
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ctmcreate for agent on as 400 platform

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 17:08:21 GMT

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 17:08:21 GMT
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thanks gglau! good idea. the problem is, until now I do not have an active as400 system. I only need to know if it is possible to do the following: create a job with ctmcreate and copy the content of a file placed on as400 into the sysout of the created job. It is no problem to do this with a unix or windows agent, but I'm not so sure with an as400 agent.
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Fri, 15 Jul 2011 16:29:59 GMT
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Define a sample AS400 job in Desktop and upload into Server. Then run "ctmexdef" to extract job definition to a file suitable for "ctmcreate". This file can be the template for your other similar jobs.
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Fri, 15 Jul 2011 16:22:20 GMT
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hey there,
AS400 is quite new to me. So I'm wondering, if it's possible to create a command job via ctmcreate with the following task: the job should run on an AS400 agent and read out a file (into it's own sysout). Any help or hint is highly appreciated! Thanks, Karin
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Number the alerts

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 14:33:21 GMT

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 14:33:21 GMT
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Hi to all.

Where indicated the number of alerts you want to appear in the aplications the alerts.

There are some parameters and where I can find to change, because I listed 108, and I want you to appear more, to keep alert days ago.

Thanks to all.
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Control-m Server shutdown...

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 09:19:40 GMT

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 09:19:40 GMT
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Ok guys it's OK

on some logs we had this : "GM_TIME_fmt_to_bin : the year 0 is earlier than the required : 1970"

And it's a bug fixed by the Fix Pack 6 for Control-M server.

I applied the Fix and my Control-M server don't shutdown now ^^

If you have the same issue: apply the Fix Pack 6

;)
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Files transfered report using AFT

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 07:29:47 GMT

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 07:29:47 GMT
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Hi,

For similar situation sometimes I used this query to identify the 'AFT jobs' (based on CMR_AJF and CMR_SETVAR table)

You found :

- jobname
- the account used --> %%FTP-ACCOUNT
- x local file (full path) --> %%FTP-LPATHx
- x remote file (full path) --> %%FTP-RPATHx
- status for job ENDED-OK
- odate

select A.ORDERNO,JOBNAME,VAR,VAREXPR,STATUS,ODATE
from CMR_SETVAR A, CMR_AJF B
where A.ORDERNO=B.ORDERNO
and B.APPLFORM = 'AFT'
and STATUS='Y'
and A.VAR in ('%%FTP-ACCOUNT'
,'%%FTP-LPATH1','%%FTP-RPATH1'
,'%%FTP-LPATH2','%%FTP-RPATH2'
,'%%FTP-LPATH3','%%FTP-RPATH3'
,'%%FTP-LPATH4','%%FTP-RPATH4'
,'%%FTP-LPATH5','%%FTP-RPATH5')
order by 2,1,3
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upgrade AFT to version 6.4.01-Unable to Validate FTPS accoun

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 21:26:24 GMT

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 21:26:24 GMT
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There can be many reasons why your account doesn�t validate. Check this whether you upgrade or not...

1. Firewall rules
2. SFTP not enabled/allowed
3. Password incorrect
4. User doesn�t have read/write permissions to directory/file

Can you perform the SFTP from Command line? What OS?
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if File watcher fails

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 21:10:09 GMT

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 21:10:09 GMT
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FILEWATCHER is a binarie inside <CONTROL_M_AGENT_HOME>/ctm/exe/ responsible to keep the eyes under a directory checking for a file, and monitor if the transfer is completed, so you can use it as a dummy jobs to release a new one if it required a full file in the path.
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Control-m Server shutdown...

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:38:59 GMT

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:38:59 GMT
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Hello Wolfe,

thank you to take time to help me ;)

No it's only the Control-M server...
I already check if some Backup (it's a VM) was done the same time but no...

What i find strange it's the "login failed"...i never have a log like that...
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exporting details for steps tab

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 11:12:46 GMT

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 11:12:46 GMT
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:?: any one has any solution?
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Kill job after a specific time and do rerun

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 11:10:28 GMT

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 11:10:28 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi,
I'm tring to kill a job after a specific time and then do rerun to the next day (Time from 21:00 to 09:00).
I do this with the method: http://www.scheduler-usage.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=2571&highlight=late.

Everything is ok but only do it the first time, the next day dont perform the late time.

Can you help me please?
Thanks and sorry for my english!
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Control-m 6.2 - 6.4

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 10:20:03 GMT

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 10:20:03 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi,

Currently we have control-m 6.2 installed and we want to install 6.4 now.

Do we just need to upgrade to 6.4 or we will have to re-install 6.4 ?

And what are the steps involved ?
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first time user - how to run startServer.bat command

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 05:27:00 GMT

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 05:27:00 GMT
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Hi
I am using control-m for the 1st time.
Please help me how to run startServer.bat command of a remote machine as daily job using control-m machine on the local machine

I need how to fill command column and where to provide the remote machine credentials and filepath of the startServer.bat

ASAP Please help

Thanks
Ajay
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Control-m Server shutdown...

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 21:02:23 GMT

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 21:02:23 GMT
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Is your windows server being rebooted everyday at 6:30?
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EM 6.4 Cyclic job specified interval

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 11:40:22 GMT

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 11:40:22 GMT
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thank you Eight,

let me do experient, and let you know the result.
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Control-m Server shutdown...

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 10:40:30 GMT

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 10:40:30 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hello Guys (and girls ^^)

every days at 6:30AM my control-m server shutdown...

I have an error in my logs :

0712 14:56:42.35 Local host: schprd1v - Windows 2003 Service Pack 2 build 3790 - x86 Family 6 Model 23 Stepping 8, GenuineIntel
0712 14:56:42.37 SERVER 6.4.01.500 - folder 1973 - Thu Nov 18 10:57:33 2010
0712 14:56:42.37 Local IP address: 'xxx.x.x.xxx'
0712 14:56:42.37 == PROCESS SU STARTED ==
0712 14:56:42.37 pid=2224 (decimal) , envvar CTMSUHNDL=''

0712 14:56:42.53 Primary: Provider Error number: 80040e4d Login failed for user 'ctmprduser'.
0712 14:56:42.53 COM Error Code = 80040e4d ;Code meaning = IDispatch error #3149 ;Source = Microsoft OLE DB Provider for SQL Server ;Description = Login failed for user 'ctmprduser'.
0712 14:56:42.53 DB_GetDBproc(StructProc=00604FB4) - Failed
0712 14:56:51.74 Start process 'CD', Pid='c10', Run=1.
0712 14:56:51.75 Start process 'CO', Pid='c18', Run=1.
0712 14:56:51.78 Start process 'LG', Pid='c20', Run=1.
0712 14:56:51.85 Start process 'NS', Pid='c28', Run=1.
0712 14:56:52.28 Start process 'SL', Pid='c84', Run=1.
0712 14:56:52.38 Start process 'TR', Pid='c8c', Run=1.
0712 14:56:52.39 Start process 'WD', Pid='c9c', Run=1.
0713 06:30:13.64 Start process 'SL', Pid='140c', Run=2.
0713 06:30:33.91 Start process 'SL', Pid='2d0', Run=3.
0713 06:30:54.16 Start process 'SL', Pid='e3c', Run=4.
0713 06:31:14.41 Start process 'SL', Pid='b24', Run=5.
0713 06:31:34.66 Start process 'SL', Pid='179c', Run=6.
0713 06:31:54.91 Start process 'SL', Pid='1728', Run=7.
0713 06:32:15.14 Start process 'SL', Pid='764', Run=8.
0713 06:32:35.41 Start process 'SL', Pid='12f8', Run=9.
0713 06:32:53.61 Start process 'SL', Pid='15f0', Run=10.
0713 06:33:14.24 retry limit of retries=10 on PROCNAME:SL
0713 06:33:35.60 OS_SOCKET_connect: Error (10061) in connect()
0713 06:33:35.60 GM_IPC_chnl_open_connect: Failed to connect to RT. Retrying ...
0713 06:33:40.52 OS_SOCKET_connect: Error (10061) in connect()
0713 06:33:40.52 GM_IPC_chnl_open_connect: Failed to connect to RT. Retrying ...
0713 06:33:45.46 OS_SOCKET_connect: Error (10061) in connect()
0713 06:33:45.46 GM_IPC_chnl_open_connect: Failed to connect to RT. Retrying ...
0713 06:33:50.38 OS_SOCKET_connect: Error (10061) in connect()
0713 06:33:50.38 GM_IPC_chnl_open_connect: Failed to connect to RT. Retrying ...
0713 06:33:55.32 OS_SOCKET_connect: Error (10061) in connect()
0713 06:33:55.32 GM_IPC_chnl_open_connect: Failed to connect to RT. Retrying ...
0713 06:34:00.24 OS_SOCKET_connect: Error (10061) in connect()
0713 06:34:00.24 GM_IPC_chnl_open_connect: Failed to connect to RT
0713 06:34:01.24 OS_SOCKET_connect: Error (10061) in connect()

I'm pretty new to Control-m and i absolutely don't know why he shutdown...everything was fine before...

Any help very welcome ^^

ps:Sorry for my bad english...

Bye

J�r�mie
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Agent installed on one server of load balcning server..not a

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 09:32:29 GMT

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 09:32:29 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi All,

Load balancing of serves can be handled using 2 methods.1)using load balancing software 2) using load balancing hard ware
Now in my case , we are using the load balancing hard ware .
Then so we have 2 node load balancing AIX server.Control-m installation in UNIX we have to have one dedicated user.
So install all things using that user created for the control-m.
note : don't use the same user for job scheduling also.if you want to use ,path variables and lib paths of control-m should not be disturb(path or lib paths can be appended but not changed) control-m variables.So control-m cleans up the profile of the user used to installed the agent(where binary files resides in home folder).

Coming to control-m agent in load balance installation,agents need to be installed separately in both servers separately.Then create a node group in control-m with both nodes .physical host names should be used as node names .u can use the node group name created in control-m,so that control-m can handle the load balancing (available only with 7).

let me know if any more information required.
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Error installing CTM server 7 with MSSQL port 5301

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 09:09:11 GMT

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 09:09:11 GMT
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BMC clarified that Control-m 7 installation check for the default port for the installation.They have CAR on this and it was clarified that we can not change that port after installation also.So we have to use the default port 1433 for the installation of Control-M with MSSQL.
let me know if any clarification required.
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Files transfered report using AFT

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 08:02:50 GMT

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 08:02:50 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi All,

I want create a report which has file names transferred by using the FTP account by the end of the day.

ex: FTP account created in ccm(Control-M Configuration Manager) called ftpacnt1.Which transfer files between server1 to server 2.So I want to create a report which has all file transferred successfully or not able transferred also.

Please let me know if more information required.

Any help appreciated.
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upgrade AFT to version 6.4.01-Unable to Validate FTPS accoun

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 19:25:18 GMT

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 19:25:18 GMT
==========================================================================================
I recommend you upgrade as I have had minimal validation issues. It will not affect your current accounts and jobs but each job will have more options available to you such as RENAME & MOVE source file, RENAME & MOVE destination file, create an empty file at destination for use as a trigger, continue on failure to next file transfer, delete destination file on failure, do PostAFT command on failure, sdditional SFTP options, PGP encryption and decryption options, and more options within the job. On the Account setting it will allow you to choose SSL Security Level, SSL Implicit, FTP Passive, Clear Command Chanel and more. Make sure you install all the fix packs or patches associated with the 6.4.01 and import the new Application Form on all boxes using EM. Let me know if you need more assistance.
==========================================================================================

combining a query and command

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 05:28:02 GMT

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 05:28:02 GMT
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.....
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Control M Report automation

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 22:49:45 GMT

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 22:49:45 GMT
==========================================================================================
With running jobs from the reporting facility you first need to have an agent on the box that the reporting facility is on. you can then 'import application forms' from your control-M desktop. This will add a Report TAB to the job type. That is where you can select the report and add parameters.
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EM 6.4 Cyclic job specified interval

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 22:40:33 GMT

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 22:40:33 GMT
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I tried this and it worked using maxwait 99
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CONTROL-M Disaster Recovery

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 14:21:26 GMT

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 14:21:26 GMT
==========================================================================================
I am looking to develop a DR procedure for the EM and the Server. I am using CONTROL-M v7 w/ PostgreSQL database. The recovery has to happen within 30 minutes. I am told mirroring is only for high availability and will not work well for disaster recovery. (The DR site is on a different LAN).

Are there replication services provided by BMC for PostgreSQL DB?
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Control M Report automation

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 13:46:04 GMT

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 13:46:04 GMT
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Hi,

Create new job with the follow coomand to genertate the report for the failure for a day.
Use the following command to get

ctmlog list %%A 0630 %%B 0630 | grep -i "ENDED NOTOK" |mailx -s
"CONTROLM JOBS FAILURE REPROT" mail id

Mail id:- specify the mail id that u want, so that u will recevie mail with job failure details.

From morning 0630 to next day morning 0630.

Regards,
Ram.
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cyclic job scheduling issue

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 09:02:20 GMT

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 09:02:20 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi,

You can see this post and try to replace the action 'DO Stop Cyclic' by 'Do Shout'
==========================================================================================

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 17:18:02 GMT
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cyclic job runs with interval of every 10 min...alert should be generated after 3 consecutive failures only....how to configure the same..??
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Is it possible to define a read-only user?

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 16:29:50 GMT

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 16:29:50 GMT
==========================================================================================
Thanks, that info was what I needed!!!
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BIM disconnection problem

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 11:23:38 GMT

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 11:23:38 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi everyone,

we had a problem on Control-M module BIM and it's the first time.
We couldn't connect on BIM, on the windows the message was "Disconnected" so I checked the services on the CCM and the processes running on the server and everythings was Up and looked like it's running fine.
We can't find anything in the bim's log and the gsr log.
We have restarted the BIM process and it's running fine now.

Do you have any idea of what could happened ?

We are using Control-M 6.3 and have a migration to the 7 in 1 month, so it's not vital but wish to have an explaination.

Thanks,
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Problem for make backups

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 10:04:33 GMT

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 10:04:33 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi!

you need to stop the config agent else it will restart ctm for you.

shut_ca is the command for you
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VMWARE conflict with Controlm/EM

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 08:00:25 GMT

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 08:00:25 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi,
what version of EM do you have?

I think if you are on 6.3.1, you must change your conection to EM to use virtual hostname.

EM - Tool - Connection - Troubelshoot Connectivity.

If you are on 6.2 you must run "orbconfigure" and make the changes.

regards
Vassilis
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Is it possible to define a read-only user?

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:38:08 GMT

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:38:08 GMT
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Hi,

I suggest to use in this situation the Control-M/EM security based on a GROUP with limited access.

Try:

From Control-M/EM Manager / Tools / Authorisations / Groups
- Create a new GROUP and allow what specific access you want (Actions)
- Select 'Filter' and choose in the 'Field' tab what specific option you want to allow (like Application, Jobname,...) and in the 'Value' tab your appropriate selection

From Control-M/EM Manager / Tools / Authorisations / Users :
- Create a new user(s) or choose existing one and select which GROUP they have access (one user can be member of a differents GROUP)

- If user is already login please execute logout/login again

Using this kind of security allow the user to see only the jobs and execute only the actions that they are allowed in the GROUP. The user is not dependent on the type of viewpoint used.
==========================================================================================

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 19:47:43 GMT
==========================================================================================
Do you know if I can limit an user to access to a specific view point?

Thanks,
Eche
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upgrade AFT to version 6.4.01-Unable to Validate FTPS accoun

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 11:33:34 GMT

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 11:33:34 GMT
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Hi Friends,

I am unable to Validate FTPS account, getting error as FTP server declined connection.
BMC suggest me to upgrade AFT to version 6.4.01 from 6.3.01.

1) Can any one suggest if this is correct, will the present jobs running on AFT 6.3.01 affected.

2) If not can you please tell me the steps to upgrade this.

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Problem for make backups

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 16:17:12 GMT

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 16:17:12 GMT
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Hello.

First, excuse my English :wink:

I have a problem to make my backups.
Every Saturday, we perform the following:
1) shut_ctm
2) shutdb
3) save
4) startdb
5) start_ctm

But when I submit the shut_ctm, before I submit the shutdb, CONTROL-M is a new active.
Thus, the shutdb does not work and say :
"CONTROL-M is running. Can't shut SQL Server."

I check the configurations present in xinetd, nothing manages CTRL-M

If you have an idea to help me out.

my environment is as follows : CONTROL-M 6.3 on Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS release 4 (Nahant Update 8 )
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SQL query -

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 13:36:57 GMT

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 13:36:57 GMT
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and if you want more:

ALTER SESSION SET nls_date_format = 'YYYYMMDDHH24MISS';
select jobname||' '||schedtab||' '||applic||' '||
floor(round(((select sysdate from dual) - to_date(startrun))*24*360000)/(100*60*60))||'h'||
floor(MOD(round(((select sysdate from dual) - to_date(startrun))*24*360000),100*60*60)/(100*60))||'m'||
floor(MOD(round(((select sysdate from dual) - to_date(startrun))*24*360000),100*60)/100)||'s'
from cmr_ajf where state >= '2' and state <= '7' and tasktype != 'G'
and round(((select sysdate from dual) - to_date(startrun))*24*360000) >= 180000;

to print job_name, table_name, application, and runtime (..h..m..s)
==========================================================================================

how can send SMS to my mobily number ?

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 07:53:37 GMT

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 07:53:37 GMT
==========================================================================================
A really nice idea.

Islam SMS
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Job execution after newday

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:59:58 GMT

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:59:58 GMT
==========================================================================================
This info was most useful.

Thanks for the reply.

Angela
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Control M Report automation

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:43:27 GMT

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:43:27 GMT
==========================================================================================
HI All,

I am a novice in control-M. I want a create a job which has to run a report in reporting facility daily.
I understood that there are 2 ways to do that

1) By selecting job type - Control M report. but I am unable to fill the report parameters under the tab report.

2) by running batch file with emreportcli utility. here also I am unable to change the dates dynamically. whenever i run the batch file the template will produce the same report as we are not changing the dates.

Could someone please help? Any recommendations will be highly appreciated.
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SQL query -

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:32:58 GMT

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:32:58 GMT
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hi!

ALTER SESSION SET nls_date_format = 'YYYYMMDDHH24MISS';
select jobname
from cmr_ajf
where state >= '2' and state <= '7' and tasktype != 'G'
and round(((select sysdate from dual) - to_date(startrun))*24*360000) >= 180000;

Christophe
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Job Statistics

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 14:29:05 GMT

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 14:29:05 GMT
==========================================================================================
Thanks very much to all.

Most wanted migrate to Control-M 6.4 or 7.0, but my company does not want yet.

Can you tell me the changes and improvements to the Control-M 6.4 or 7.0.

I would greatly appreciate it.
==========================================================================================

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 14:29:05 GMT
==========================================================================================
Thanks very much to all.

Most wanted migrate to Control-M 6.4 or 7.0, but my company does not want yet.

Can you tell me the changes and improvements to the Control-M 6.4 or 7.0.

I would greatly appreciate it.
==========================================================================================

Job execution after newday

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 23:09:49 GMT

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 23:09:49 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi,

Look particularly usage of the character '>' in the Until field (see the CONTROL-M Job Parameter and Variable Reference Guide / Time From,Time Until)

A '>' character can be specified in the Until field if the From field contains a valid time value.
This character is used to indicate that once the From time has passed, if CONTROL-M has not yet submitted the job by New Day time, it should try to submit the job as soon as possible after the New Day procedure is run (without waiting for the From time to arrive again). CONTROL-M continues to ignore the From time either until the job is submitted or until the Max Wait period expires.
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Firewall protection

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 09:47:55 GMT

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 09:47:55 GMT
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False Windows Security Alerts corrupted my anti-virus and firewall protection. Any help is appreciated? I looked up how to remove the virus, and was successful. The trouble is, while on my computer, the virus corrupted my good files. That means when I removed the threat, all file associations with the real protection were lost in addition. I tried re-downloading the old files, but they are still unable to open. Is there any way to restore the file associations?
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OEBS concurrent request ID

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 14:34:03 GMT

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 14:34:03 GMT
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is there any schema table to get concurrent request ID for job in control M.
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Web Access, how I can configure web access?

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 03:29:15 GMT

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 03:29:15 GMT
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[quote="GrahamH"]Web Access can be downloaded from the BMC Software epd site, or a physical shipment can be ordered via your sales rep.

Installation is very simple, just follow the installation guide. If you are on Control-M Server version 6.2.01 or higher, you will require Control-M Web Access 6.2.01 which has been verified against Control-M Server 6.2.01, 6.3.01 and 6.4.01 releases.

Graham.[/quote] Thats great news I didn't know it was verified against Control-M Server 6.4.01 as well. I love this forum already, jam packed with great information. Thanks for the share.
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Job execution after newday

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 18:40:01 GMT

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 18:40:01 GMT
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Our newday process runs from midnight and finishes around 0020.

I have a couple of jobs that have a start time of 0002, but when the newday procedure is over...these jobs do not execute.

To get them to run, I have to either hold and remove the start time or simply update it (even to just 0003)...then the job will execute immediately.

Any idea why this is happening?
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New Control-M V7 introduction

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:59:05 GMT

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:59:05 GMT
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[quote="kotaikote"]Can some one point me where can I get any documentation for Control-M 7 as for the time being, my company have the intenton to upgrade from 6.3 to 7.
Is there alot of diffrence for this new version?[/quote]

At one point there was a bug in Control-M 7. I would wait to upgrade until all of the kinks are worked out. When newer versions of a product become available, I usually wait a little while before purchasing it.
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BMC Control-M Self Service - Intelligent Workload Management

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:46:57 GMT

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:46:57 GMT
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[quote="Dr_Scheduler"]BMC Control-M Self Service (New) Introduced for IT Workload Automation
January 31, 2011

BMC Control-M Self Service is a workload automation solution designed specifically with the business user in mind. Now through the use of Control-M, BMC�s popular workload automation solution, business users can check the status of their work, make workload processing changes for their business transactions and access a service catalog of predefined workloads, all through a simple and secure web-based interface.

�BMC's Control-M Self Service marks a major shift toward enabling business users to take direct control of their key applications and workloads, without IT intervention, based on a customized service catalog,� said Tim Grieser, program vice president, enterprise systems management software, IDC. �This is an excellent example of how IT organizations can provide services that align more closely with the needs of the business by bringing innovative solutions to the IT workload automation space.�

Whether it�s paying a bill online, tracking a package across the country or checking in for a flight at an airport kiosk, customers everywhere have come to rely on self-service technology on a daily basis. In IT, service desk tools were the first to introduce self-service capabilities with an effort towards simplifying the delivery of additional IT services to business users.

Some organizations have sought to enable business users to perform routine requests on their own by providing restricted access to workload automation tools, a process that requires extensive training on technical applications. With the BMC Control-M Self Service solution, armed with only a browser, business users can easily view and request IT workload services needed to support internal and external customers without the need for expert knowledge of multiple workload automation tools.

Organizations need a way for business users to quickly, securely and easily get status information on their event driven and scheduled processing transactions with the ability to make policy managed changes to those transactions. BMC Control-M Self Service provides access to a service catalog that enables business users to initiate services that are important to the business, such as changes to transactions, all on a controlled and secure platform.

And with its simple and secure user interface, the BMC Control-M Self Service solution eliminates the delay of information caused with service requests, allowing the business user to provide better and more timely service to internal and external customers. The new capabilities also empower IT to greatly reduce costs as Control-M Self Service eliminates service desk tickets (often accruing hundreds per day at some organizations) and the work associated with them, providing IT administrators the ability to maintain ultimate control over the workload automation process and their IT priorities.

Whether a finance administrator trying to distribute timely payroll, an insurance executive trying to process a claim or an inventory manager trying to make sure his goods are delivered in a timely manner, business users can now gain more control of the services they are ultimately responsible for executing and drastically improve service delivery to their customers.

�As one of North America�s leading food companies, it is extremely important for us to deliver our business services efficiently and on time,� said John Murphy, IT manager, ConAgra Foods Inc. �Having already successfully implemented other Control-M solutions, we believe that the new Control-M Self Service capabilities will help us more efficiently meet our SLAs and continue providing the superior service our internal and external customers have come to expect.�

Playing a key role in BMC�s BSM strategy, BMC Control-M manages and runs workloads in physical, virtual and cloud environments with Dynamic Workload Management and workload policies that leverage virtual resources and private and public clouds as needed to complete workload processing and ensure SLAs are met.

Over 2,000 organizations have converted more than 5 million automation tasks to BMC Control-M, the vast majority of them replacing other workload automation and scheduling solutions.

�BMC Control-M Self Service is arming business users with more control over their IT environment, giving them more choices and resources to deliver their critical services. The lines between IT and Business Users are being blurred, and BMC is seeking to provide a clear vision with easy-to-use tools that empower them to play a leading role in delivering their end product,� said Bill Miller, president, Mainframe Service Management, BMC Software. �This solution is yet another way BMC provides its customers with a dynamic solution that provides quick time to value and significantly reduces their IT costs.�[/quote]

I'm sure the BMC's Control-M Self Service shift which enables companies to take direct control of their pivotal applications, without the IT department intervening, is an extremely valuable tool. Not having to worry about self serve tickets is an asset. Thanks for sharing the information!
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Control-M name changed

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:38:53 GMT

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:38:53 GMT
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The name changed to reflect the fact that BMC Control-M can be amalgamated into other systems. Languages and utilities benefit as well to create a cohesive unit where the end user (the person using the platform) can have easier entrance.
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learning control-m

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:26:30 GMT

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:26:30 GMT
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[quote="cmkchada"]hi,this is kiran.i am in networking,also interested in control-m.i want to learn it from the basics.can someone guide me.

thanx in advance,
cheers!
kiran :roll: :roll: :roll:[/quote]

Kiran, There is a plethora of information on the internet concerning Control-M. Basically it's workload automation whereas it lets you control the scheduling work loads for daily, weekly or on a monthly basis. It is one of the most commonly used programs. I recommend you adhere to the advice given on this thread. Good luck!
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Any Open Source Alternatives?

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:16:29 GMT

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:16:29 GMT
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[quote="Banshee06"]Microsoft is in the business of making money.
So all of their code is closed meaning no one can make changes to it.
So if you want Microsoft or anything integrated with it Internet Explorer, Outlook, etc. You have to buy it from them and it is supported by them.
Open Source is software that can be changed, enhanced by users, But also is somewhat more vulnerable to hackers in some instances but also is a lot faster at enhancements and changes.[/quote]

Banshee06, You're correct no one can make changes to closed coding because companies are in for it for the money. Conversely, Open source coding is for anyone that wants to change the code to augment it, play around with it or unfortunately, hack it.
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Create User Daily

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 13:34:36 GMT

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 13:34:36 GMT
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Yes i Agree
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attached file

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 13:24:34 GMT

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 13:24:34 GMT
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In case you have licensed VISUALjob for Control-M, you could utilize the email send function of VISUALjob.
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Job Statistics

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 13:19:14 GMT

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 13:19:14 GMT
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Upgrading to 6.4 or 7.0 is really recommended.

If you would like to have more advanced and easy to use capabilities for Control-M, check out VISUALjob for Control-M.

Here a link: http://www.apsware.com/control-m-solutions/visualjob-for-control-m/
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Fri, 01 Jul 2011 09:54:12 GMT
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Hi,

Try to look this post
Like brownbag answer : one upgrade is recommended
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Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:09:11 GMT
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I'd suggest two things;
1. Upgrade - your version is out of support.
2. Run a query on the Control-M/Server database instead of the Control-M/EM database - the tables containing your data are CMR_AJF and CMR_JOBINF

Cheers.
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exporting details for steps tab

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:30:35 GMT

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:30:35 GMT
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Hi,

I want to export a repot in which i need to retrieve the details configure in steps tab of every job , please provide a easy way along with command usage.
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control-M 6.4 and 7.0 prerequisites ?

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:19:01 GMT

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:19:01 GMT
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control-M 6.4 and 7.0 prerequisites ?

Please let me know
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Job Statistics

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:15:42 GMT

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:15:42 GMT
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Hi, and thanks for your reply.

My vers�on is 6.1.3.

For this version, you have a query, because I do not find any tables in the 6.1.3 with related that you have written.

Thanks for avance.
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How to schedule a job on the 1st working day ?

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:02:15 GMT

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:02:15 GMT
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as per my knowledge without using calender we can't schedule the job
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EM 6.4 Cyclic job specified interval

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 05:03:00 GMT

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 05:03:00 GMT
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EM6.4 has a new feature than 6.2,
it can speicify different intervals for cyclic job in sequence.
For example, i can set the 2nd run will start 1 min later and then 1 hr later, etc. there is no problem for above set.
But when i set 1 day later, it will not run, "why" shows just wait for this interval, and then will be housekept by NDP. To keep the job in AJF to continue my experiment, i have to set maxwait for this cyclic job.

Whatever, the job just don't run.
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VMWARE conflict with Controlm/EM

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 04:40:16 GMT

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 04:40:16 GMT
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Hi,

does anyone know why I'm unable to open any view points after I install VMWARE on my PC?

and how to cofigure to avoid this issue?

thanks.
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Job Statistics

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:22:22 GMT

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:22:22 GMT
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What version are you on. If you are on 6.4.01 or later, statistics information shifted to EM and a lot more information was made available for Forecast. You need Forecast to run these reports using the reporting facility but I suspect that you can still access the data via SQL without it.
Try the tables
C<CODE>_RUNINFO
RUNINFO_HISTORY
AVG_RUN_INFO
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Wed, 29 Jun 2011 16:26:20 GMT
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Hi to all.

I have requested a report of the executions of the jobs of yesterday.

But, they want to contain all the executions of the cyclic jobs, and status startrun and endrun.

As I can get that information.

Had made a query but I only received the job and the times had been executed. But I want to say that all executions.

select job_name, ORDER_ID, RERUN_COUNTER, STATUS, ODATE from A110627001_AJOB where ODATE='110627';

Thanks to all.
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How to schedule a job on the 1st working day ?

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 15:21:36 GMT

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 15:21:36 GMT
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You should have a calendar defined that has your working days defined (how else to determine what holidays you celebrate).
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FileWatcher

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 15:19:43 GMT

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 15:19:43 GMT
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The filewatcher utility detects the creation or deletion of files. The parameter explanation can be found in the utilities manual.
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How to schedule a job on the 1st working day ?

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:43:57 GMT

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:43:57 GMT
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Hi,

I would like to schedule a job to run on 1st workling day of the month without using a calendar.

Can anyone helop me ?

Thanks in advance,
Mahi
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FileWatcher

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 09:14:32 GMT

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 09:14:32 GMT
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Could anyone please explain about FILEWATCHER concept in Control_M

Thanks in advance!!
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Does Control-M support web services calls to import the XML

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 21:58:01 GMT

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 21:58:01 GMT
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As my thinking point of view The way I see it you charge to yield the advice from email and put it in an xml architecture that can be acclimated by able able account that will address to EM database. Or advice from email put it in a book for ctm ascertain and again run the book from any agent.
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How to monitor the mainframe control-M Jobs (z/os)?

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 17:32:13 GMT

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 17:32:13 GMT
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You have 2 choices as far as monitoring and interacting with mainframe jobs. If you have access to the Control-M EM and the mainframe data centre is defined you can use the GUI interface to interact with the jobs. or from TSO on the mainframe you can access the Control-M ISPF interface and from there you have all the commands avialable to interact with Control-M. You might want to check the BMC Control-M User guide for Z/OS it contains information and examples of the different functions available.
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if File watcher fails

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:25:45 GMT

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:25:45 GMT
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Could anyone please explain about FILEWATCHER concept in Control_M

Thanks in advance!!
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FileWatcher

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:44:55 GMT

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:44:55 GMT
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Thanks for the help!
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Filewatcher job type and variable

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:15:02 GMT

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:15:02 GMT
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In addition to that post, I use this command line method to the job in Windows -

ctmfw "%%Cds_InF*_tracking_error.csv" CREATE 0 60 10 5 1440 -Agent %%CTM_NODE && FOR /F "usebackq" %%#i in (`dir /B /O:-N %%Cds_InF*_tracking_error.csv ^| findstr /i /E /M ".csv\>"`) do ctmvar -action set -var "%%%#%\CDS_ERROR_TRACK" -varexpr %%#i -Agent %%CTM_NODE

I'm using some Autoedit variables there but the key things are the File Watcher, the usebackq command and then the ctmvar command.
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How to monitor the mainframe control-M Jobs (z/os)?

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 09:16:44 GMT

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 09:16:44 GMT
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How to monitor the mainframe control-M Jobs ?

1.how to kill mainframe jobs in control-M
2.how to force ok,delete,hold ,relese ,re-ran in mainframe jobs in control-M?

Please explain step by step ?
:lol:
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Filewatcher job type and variable

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 23:38:17 GMT

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 23:38:17 GMT
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Hi,

Try to look this post
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Mon, 27 Jun 2011 20:40:35 GMT
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Hello,

I am trying to find a way to get the name of the detected filename when running a FileWatcher Job in control-m 7. I've tried %FILENAME% but with no success. Does anyone have an example on how to work with this type ok job please ?

Thanks
Thierry
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EM 6.4 Cyclic job specified interval

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 20:05:53 GMT

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 20:05:53 GMT
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Maxwait is only good if the job never ran, once it runs successful even if cyclic is selected new-day will wipe it out. Why don�t you set it to order in everyday with the proper conditions? If that is not what you need than questions for you:
When you perform a 'why' on the job what does it say?
What if any preconditions do you have?
Do you have a Tolerance set in Cyclic window?
What does the job log say?
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Failed to Load Back End Name

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 19:44:29 GMT

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 19:44:29 GMT
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this is bug in 6.4.01.300 Control-M. this is been corrected in fixpack 400.

hope this helps

thanks
Rashid
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Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:58:53 GMT
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Hi� that was great stuff.. I really like this subject. Could you tell me more � I would love to explore.

Muslim Names
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what is difference between control-M 6.4 and control-M 7.0

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:17:02 GMT

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:17:02 GMT
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self service
work load balance management
control-m supports 64 bit os
version manager
annotation
report facility
LDAP integration

scheduling table called table
schedling group called SMART table..

u can find this topic video in bmc site.

events-->recorded events-->select control-m(product lsit)-->register to see the video..u can find a lot of information..
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Agent installed on one server of load balcning server..not a

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:54:49 GMT

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:54:49 GMT
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i have 755 permission for sysout folder in each server..

agent is running in root mode and jobs executed in control-m user.
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how to install control-M agent in unix environment ?

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:52:16 GMT

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:52:16 GMT
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refer this link ..
it explains step by step procedure for the agent instillation in UNIX installation.
http://www.scribd.com/doc/20369013/control-m-agent-installation

let me know if more information required.
Thanks
sairam
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FileWatcher

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 09:15:33 GMT

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 09:15:33 GMT
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Please refer to the below link.

http://exigensys.com/pdf/ctmfw.pdf
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Mon, 27 Jun 2011 09:10:22 GMT
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Could any one please explain about FILEWATCHER concept in Control-M.

Thanks in advance!!!
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No agent nodes available for job's node-group

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 08:18:11 GMT

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 08:18:11 GMT
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Your agent machine is unix or windows and what is the version of that???

if it is windows then check the services of control M agent and tracker by using services.msc

if it is unix then first check whether your agent is running or not check the 2 process P_ctmag & P_ctmat, if not running then go to home directory of agent and then to scripts there you will find a script to start the agent start_ag, run this script and check the processes after that.
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attached file

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 06:46:37 GMT

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 06:46:37 GMT
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Write a script and run that script from Control-M

Rashid
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No agent nodes available for job's node-group

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 06:05:24 GMT

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 06:05:24 GMT
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My jobs are not starting because of "No agent nodes available for job's node-group".

I tried to ping the agent and make it available. it dint work.

Even tried to change the status of the agent to available, using ctm_menu - Option 9. This too doesn't work.

How to make the agent back available ?
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attached file

Sun, 26 Jun 2011 16:28:25 GMT

Sun, 26 Jun 2011 16:28:25 GMT
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Hi,

I have file.csv on my server , how I can send this file.csv attached emil to my email? by Control-M Tools.

Thanks,
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how to auto rerun job after sleep 600 when failed on time?

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 08:00:06 GMT

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 08:00:06 GMT
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hi markf,

thank you for the generous sharing,
i'll do some experiment before find the solution.
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When job is FORCE OK steps conditions are not executing

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 23:23:50 GMT

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 23:23:50 GMT
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Walty,
Thanks for the reply.

I'll be testing that out over the weekend to see how this will work.
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how to auto rerun job after sleep 600 when failed on time?

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 13:43:01 GMT

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 13:43:01 GMT
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Within the command line you can use a feature called conditional processing (sometimes called conditional execution). This can be used to link commands together and make them dependent on each other.

A common one is this -

command 1 && command 2

- the above commands will run in sequence and command 2 will only run if command 1 has been successful (i.e. the OS returns it as compstat=0).

An example would be -

cd /home/cmagt/ctm/sysout && bdf /home/cmagt/ctm/sysout

the 'bdf' command will only run if the 'cd' command has worked. The above example is very simple but a 'real world' example would be where the second command deletes old files from the directory.

You can also link as many of conditional commands together as you like, e.g. -

net use * /DELETE /YES & net use r: "\\System\CreditGroup\Reports" password /USER:sysad\userid1 && xcopy "\\System\CreditGroup\Reports" "\\System\BankingGroup\Report" /E /V /Y /I /Z & dir r: && net use r: /DELETE && net use

- the && will mean the next command only runs if the prevuious has completed ok, the single & will execute the next command regardless of success in the previous command (but still in sequence).

You need to experiment as not all OS's deal with these in exactly the same way but Unix ones are as follows (also works in Windows) -

Unix Line Commands - Conditional Sequences
==========================================
list A sequence of one or more pipelines separated by one of these four symbols: semicolon (;), ampersand (&), double ampersand (&&), or double bar (||). The list is optionally ended by one of the following symbols: semicolon (;), ampersand (&), or bar ampersand (| &).

;
Sequentially processes the preceding pipeline. The shell carries out each command in turn and waits for the last command to complete.

&
Asynchronously processes the preceding pipeline. The shell carries out each command in turn, processing the pipeline in the background without waiting for it to complete.

|&
Asynchronously processes the preceding pipeline and establishes a two-way pipe to the parent shell. The shell carries out each command in turn, processing the pipeline in the background without waiting for it to complete. The parent shell can read from and write to the standard input and output of the spawned command by using the read -p and print -p commands. Only one such command can be active at any given time.

&&
Processes the list that follows this symbol only if the preceding pipeline returns an exit value of zero (0).

||
Processes the list that follows this symbol only if the preceding pipeline returns a nonzero exit value.

The semicolon (;), ampersand (&), and bar ampersand (|&) have a lower priority than the double ampersand (&&) and double bar (||). The ;, &, and |& symbols have equal priority among themselves. The && and || symbols are equal in priority. One or more new-line characters can be used instead of a semicolon to delimit two commands in a list.

Note: The |& symbol is valid only in the Korn shell.
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When job is FORCE OK steps conditions are not executing

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 09:16:03 GMT

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 09:16:03 GMT
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Hi,

Conditional postprocessing actions are performed following job processing.
That logic is part of the flow statement of execution. Once the job ends, OK or NOTOK, then it is done.
If you manually FORCE-OK a job it' s not the same, that logic is not processed.

If you want to post condition 'job_A_LOCK' when the job_C is OK (or FORCED-OK) try:

OUT Conditions Panel of job_C

job_B_TO_job_C ODAT -
job_A_LOCK STAT +

Steps Panel of job_C

On Statement Stmt= * Code = NOTOK

job_B_TO_job_C ODAT -
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Cyclic job in CA7

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 05:28:23 GMT

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 05:28:23 GMT
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Hi,

can anyone advise how to define cyclic job in CA7?
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EM 6.4 Cyclic job specified interval

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 05:24:12 GMT

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 05:24:12 GMT
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wonder if anyone used EM6.4.

I have a problem when specify the sequence of interval as day.

the job will not rerun when i specify it as day no matter how many maxwait i put in?

can anyone help explain?
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how to auto rerun job after sleep 600 when failed on time?

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 05:17:35 GMT

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 05:17:35 GMT
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thank you, gglau and markf.

Hi Markf,

my purpose is a judgement. if i define the job as a command job,

how can it decide to sleep before rerun only when compastat not equal zero?

to my mind, the job will only excecute the command line and will ignore other settings.
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When job is FORCE OK steps conditions are not executing

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 02:50:36 GMT

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 02:50:36 GMT
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Hello everyone,
I found this thread in the past:
http://www.scheduler-usage.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=2098&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
Much along the same topic however and the idea of a dummy job is not out of the question, but wondering if there is something else I can do to keep it neat.

In Control-M 6.3 I have a series of jobs that execute in PeopleSoft, we'll call them job A, job B, job C.
Job A is cyclic runs every hour on the hour but has in condition of job_A_LOCK with date of STAT. On successful execution under Steps has 'On Statement Stmt = * Code OK, Do Condition Name = job_A_LOCK Date = STAT Sign = -'
Job B is cyclic with OK in condition from job A
Job C is cyclic with OK in condition from job B.

All jobs have an 'On Statement Stmt= * Code = NOTOK' along with an out condition to remove the current in condition.
Job C is special and in addition to the above statement in Steps also has an 'On Statement Stmt= * Code = OK, Do ConditionName job_A_LOCK DATA = STAT Sign = +'

This is to prevent the job stream from running again if there is an error that would take an hour or more to fix.

My issue is with the job most likely to toss an error, Job C. Nine out of ten times it's fixed in the PeopleSoft back end so we need to Force OK job C. However, the Steps condition for the job_A_LOCK isn't being executed when job C is forced OK. However, I wonder if the same issue could be caused by job_A's Step condition above if that too was Forced OK (just haven't tested that part yet).

This above process worked quite well in Control-M 6.2.

Here is an example log from Control-M/EM on successful execution:
[code:1]
23/06/11 15:12:19 SL5105 SUBMITTED TO tapp1
23/06/11 15:12:23 TR5101 STARTED AT 20110623151219 ON tapp1
23/06/11 15:12:23 TR5120 JOB STATE CHANGED TO Executing
23/06/11 15:14:14 TR5100 ENDED AT 20110623151414. OSCOMPSTAT 9. RUNCNT 1
23/06/11 15:14:14 TR5133 ENDED OK
23/06/11 15:14:14 TR5120 JOB STATE CHANGED TO Analyzed
23/06/11 15:14:14 SL5214 QUANTITATIVE RESOURCES RELEASED
23/06/11 15:14:14 SL5210 CONDITION job_B-TO-job_C 0623 DELETED
23/06/11 15:14:14 SL5209 CONDITION job_A_LOCK STAT ADDED
23/06/11 15:14:14 SL5120 JOB STATE CHANGED TO Wait Rerun
23/06/11 15:14:15 SL5120 JOB STATE CHANGED TO Wait Condition
[/code:1]

Here is one where it was killed by an op and was forced OK for testing reasons:
[code:1]23/06/11 16:06:50 SL5105 SUBMITTED TO tapp1
23/06/11 16:06:56 TR5101 STARTED AT 20110623160650 ON tapp1
23/06/11 16:06:56 TR5120 JOB STATE CHANGED TO Executing
23/06/11 16:07:06 CS5409 JOB KILLED BY USER ops
23/06/11 16:07:11 TR5100 ENDED AT 20110623160711. OSCOMPSTAT 1. RUNCNT 2
23/06/11 16:07:11 TR5134 ENDED NOTOK
23/06/11 16:07:11 TR5120 JOB STATE CHANGED TO Analyzed
23/06/11 16:07:11 SL5214 QUANTITATIVE RESOURCES RELEASED
23/06/11 16:07:11 SL5219 CYCLIC ATTRIBUTE REMOVED DUE TO DOSTOPCYCLIC
23/06/11 16:07:11 SL5120 JOB STATE CHANGED TO Post processed
23/06/11 16:07:39 CS5411 FORCE OK REQUEST SUBMITTED BY USER ops
23/06/11 16:07:39 SL5410 JOB FORCED OK
23/06/11 16:07:39 SL5210 CONDITION job_B-TO-job_C 0623 DELETED
23/06/11 16:07:39 SL5120 JOB STATE CHANGED TO Wait Rerun[/code:1]

Note: If anyone wishes to see a log of the job becoming NOTOK from bad data I can arrange that, just not at this time. (From other jobs that have ended NOTOK I believe the returning COMPSTAT will be 10, not 9.)

Thanks for your time,
Jeff
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Control-M :Capturing last 10 lines of sysout to an IMR

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 22:26:25 GMT

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 22:26:25 GMT
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also when I searched in the Control-M help about this, I saw we have a limit on the "Msg" text length to 255 bytes. Let me know if this is correct or we can have more than this.
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Thu, 23 Jun 2011 22:21:30 GMT
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in the same job, we will call a script and we want to get the last lines of log. We need to capture that log only when the job status is NOT OK.

My main concern here is - whether it is possible to get a part of (around last 10 lines) of sysout onto the stebs tab or not.

Please help with the detail. Thanks!!
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Thu, 23 Jun 2011 22:15:25 GMT
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Hi,

Can you explain me what script should be running to check the presence of file?
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Thu, 23 Jun 2011 22:04:38 GMT
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Within Control-M, you can copy sysout upon NOTOK. There needs to be a running script looking for new file and act on it. A background FW process at each agent can do the looking.
==========================================================================================

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 18:59:46 GMT
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Hi All,

I have a requirement like - We will execute our Jobs through Control-M by calling a wrapper script. In case if the corresponding job fails, we will have all teh log detail in the sysout.

In the Steps tab, if Code is NOTOK, means if that job fails -> I need to get the last 10 lines of Sysout log and have to raise an IMR using that notes.
We are currently using the Control-M 6.3 version. Is it possible to achive this in 6.3. If yes, Please help me with your suggestions/inputs.

Thanks and Regards,
Sai.
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how to auto rerun job after sleep 600 when failed on time?

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:54:09 GMT

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:54:09 GMT
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set cyclic interval to 10 minute from end, and there will be wait time between two successive runs
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Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:52:46 GMT
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I'm not sure that will work ... but if you are running the job as a 'command' then adding this to the end of the line will give you a sleep if the compstat code is not equal to zero -

|| sleep 600

or

|| _sleep 600
on a Windows Agent.
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how to install control-M agent in unix environment ?

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:44:15 GMT

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:44:15 GMT
==========================================================================================
You need the CD-rom with the appropriate Control-M Agent for your Unix system (and the same Control-M version as your Control-M server). The name of the Control-M Server and the port numbers to use (if not the default values) is the only thing that you will need to specify.
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Thu, 23 Jun 2011 08:50:33 GMT
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Hi

how to install control-M agent in unix environment ?

Please help me
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how to auto rerun job after sleep 600 when failed on time?

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 05:33:05 GMT

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 05:33:05 GMT
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I've tried to define in STEP box,

STEP1 Stmt=* code= COMPSTAT=3 AND
STEP2 DO rerun
STEP3 DO set-var %%PRECMD sleep 600

but the job only rerun without sleep.

can anyone help me on this?

many thanks.
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SQL query -

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 04:36:33 GMT

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 04:36:33 GMT
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What should be the SQL query to find jobs that are running for more than 30 minutes?
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Prerequiste Conditions in Control-M

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 04:35:26 GMT

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 04:35:26 GMT
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Thanks a lot Walty. This helped.
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what is difference between control-M 6.4 and control-M 7.0

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 02:40:20 GMT

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 02:40:20 GMT
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version 7 release notes has a list for that
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Maximum length

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:16:29 GMT

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:16:29 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi,
Which length are you talking about ?
Regards,
Philmalmaison
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A query

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:14:49 GMT

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:14:49 GMT
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Hi,
You can shout to a program after parameter for latesub has been set to 8.AM.
This program can take care about conditions to set
Regards,
Philmalmaison
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command to force ok.

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:23:52 GMT

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:23:52 GMT
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ctmpsm can be used in scripts. we use it to collect the failed jobs and then have an incident created in our incident management tool.

so first
ctmpsm -LISTJOB NOTOK

then you wil get output in a sort of table and with awk have the first colum printed that you can use to do the forceok.(in a while or for loop).
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next job will fail automatically once previous job completed

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 09:08:18 GMT

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 09:08:18 GMT
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thnx
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command to force ok.

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 08:42:33 GMT

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 08:42:33 GMT
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If i need to schedule a job with this command and i want to force ok other jobs , so is there any way i can grep the order id of other jobs without giving manually beacuse without order id it wont work in a scheulded job.
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SMS alert For Control M

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 08:38:07 GMT

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 08:38:07 GMT
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thank you for sharing, It is a great post.

Sorry SMS
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what is difference between control-M 6.4 and control-M 7.0

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 07:20:51 GMT

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 07:20:51 GMT
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what is difference between control-M 6.4 and control-M 7.0 ? :roll:
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next job will fail automatically once previous job completed

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 03:01:40 GMT

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 03:01:40 GMT
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Control-M does not have direct mechanism to pass parameter between two jobs. The closest option is to define a global AutoEdit variable in JobA for JobB to consume. Outside of Control-M, JobA can write something into a file for JobB to read, provided JobA and JobB have access to the same file and writing and reading the same file be part of corresponding job script.
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A query

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 13:36:36 GMT

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 13:36:36 GMT
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Suppose there is a flow of three jobs like 1A-->1B--1C, now i want the below scenario

In a flow if job 1A runs after 8am, it should not run the script: 1B but go directly to his successor (Pass Condition) 1C

please let me know if there is any other way apart from using scheduling , control resource and conditions
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Query Resources the jobs

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 09:35:18 GMT

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 09:35:18 GMT
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Thanks very much for your reply.

Your answer is what I needed.
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next job will fail automatically once previous job completed

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 09:20:53 GMT

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 09:20:53 GMT
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is there any way to pass parameter from A to B and according to that B will execute with if else stmt as per the scenario.
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Prerequiste Conditions in Control-M

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 08:49:15 GMT

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 08:49:15 GMT
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Hi Pinka,

A�selective�clean�up�of�prerequisite�conditions�is�performed�or�disabled,�depending�on�how�the�parameter�"Ignore�New�Day�Conditions"�is�set�up.
The Ignore 'New Day Conditions' parameter specifies whether or not the NDP should deletes all prerequisite conditions whose reference date (day and month) matches the day after the new CONTROL-M date.

When set to N (default), the NDP procedure delete any prerequisite condition whose reference date matches the day after the CONTROL-M date.
When set to Y, the NDP accesses a user defined file (dbs_ignrcond.dat) that contains prefixes of prerequisite conditions that should be ignored (not deleted) by the cleanup procedure. The 'Ignore New Day Conditions' parameter can be modified using the ctmsys utility.

When this parameter is set to Y, CONTROL-M searches a file called: <home_dir>/ctm/data/dbs_ignrcond.dat

For�more�informations�about�this�parameter�and�'dbs_ignrcond.dat'�file,�see�the�CONTROL-M/Server Admin guide/Chapter5 --> New�Day�Conditions

In addition you can implemented a daily maintenance job to cleanup old prerequisite conditions in a date range (e.g my previous post)
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Query Resources the jobs

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 20:04:56 GMT

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 20:04:56 GMT
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try this

SELECT JOB_NAME, A.RESOURCE_, B.RESOURCE_ FROM DEF_JOB AS J,
(SELECT RESOURCE_, JOB_ID, TABLE_ID FROM DEF_LNKI_C WHERE RESOURCE_='SINCMULT01') A,
(SELECT RESOURCE_, JOB_ID, TABLE_ID FROM DEF_LNKI_C WHERE RESOURCE_='COC700') B
WHERE J.JOB_ID=A.JOB_ID AND J.TABLE_ID=A.TABLE_ID
AND J.JOB_ID=B.JOB_ID AND J.TABLE_ID=B.TABLE_ID
AND A.JOB_ID=B.JOB_ID AND A.TABLE_ID=B.TABLE_ID
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Prevent Duplicate jobs being run

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 18:30:31 GMT

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 18:30:31 GMT
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If from End, there is a guaranteed quiet time between two successive runs.

If from Start, successive runs may be immediately one after the other.

Or you may choose from Target. With that, job runs will be targeted to be every 2 minute. Target times will be skipped if a run has gone over its cycle.

The choice depends on your requirement but no two runs can occur at the same time regardless of the choice.
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next job will fail automatically once previous job completed

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 18:22:34 GMT

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 18:22:34 GMT
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You can have two jobs: job B1 will complete normally and job B2 will complete with failure. Job A can order B1 or B2 using STEP according to A's status.
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Prevent Duplicate jobs being run

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 17:37:10 GMT

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 17:37:10 GMT
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Make sure that on the cyclic definition that you specify from job's End rather than Start.
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Prerequiste Conditions in Control-M

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:03:22 GMT

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:03:22 GMT
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Thanks Walty.

But can we define number of days for the condition clean up in the root_menu.
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next job will fail automatically once previous job completed

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 11:12:26 GMT

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 11:12:26 GMT
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Yes after the completion of A the job B should be failed.
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Query Resources the jobs

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 10:40:13 GMT

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 10:40:13 GMT
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Hi to all.

I need to know that jobs use two unique resources.

I did a query but duplicate jobs:

select a.job_name, b.RESOURCE_
from def_job a, DEF_LNKI_C b
where RESOURCE_ = 'SINCMULT01'
and a.JOB_ID=b.JOB_ID

Or filter for two resources, the output is 0 rows, when there are jobs with both resources.

select a.job_name, b.RESOURCE_
from def_job a, DEF_LNKI_C b
where RESOURCE_ = 'SINCMULT01' and RESOURCE_ = 'COC700'
and a.JOB_ID=b.JOB_ID

Exists any query or way of knowing that jobs using these two resources.
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Prerequiste Conditions in Control-M

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 08:27:38 GMT

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 08:27:38 GMT
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Hi,

For this you can schedule a daily job based on ctmcontb with autoedit assignment
See example 7 in the CONTROL-M/Server admin guide/utilities/ctmcontb

The following job processing definition causes CONTROL-M to run ctmcontb
to deleting all prerequisite conditions that are between five and ten days old.

AutoEdit Assignment

%%A=%%CALCDATE %%DATE -10
%%B=%%CALCDATE %%DATE -5
%%A=%%SUBSTR %%A 3 4
%%B=%%SUBSTR %%B 3 4

Command Line ctmcontb -DELETEFROM "*" %%A %%B
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Discussion - The Next Generation of CONTROL-M

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 08:22:54 GMT

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 08:22:54 GMT
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Add some sort of functionality to push agent upgrades/fixpacks via the config manager.
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Do-Rerun on Cyclic job

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 04:28:15 GMT

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 04:28:15 GMT
==========================================================================================
Set the maxrerun to 2.

And in the STEPS tab, add the following

Statement * Code - COMPSTAT = 0
DO OK
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Prerequiste Conditions in Control-M

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 04:00:15 GMT

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 04:00:15 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi,

Have a quick question regarding Control-M prerequisite conditions.

Prerequisite conditions in my control-m/em server are not being cleaned up automatically. After every 2 months end we have to use ctmcontb command to remove prerequisite conditions manually.

I checked the system parameters, the following value is N, which looks good.

Ignore New Day Conditions : N

The above parameter deletes the conditions older than 1 year.

Is there any way where we can define that conditions older than a month be deleted automatically.

Actually, the issue is cos of these conditions, sometime the EM server and control-m do not communicate. It shows Reconnecting for hours. This problem is only solved once we delete conditions.

I dont know if there is a real reson, but this helps.

Thanks.
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Maximum length

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 13:45:42 GMT

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 13:45:42 GMT
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Hi,

Field: Step Code To [2]
Error: EM50004E: Maximum length for that value should be 0-255

How can I increase length on Control-M 6.4.01[/img]
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Waiting for response...

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 13:32:29 GMT

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 13:32:29 GMT
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Control-M 6.4.01
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next job will fail automatically once previous job completed

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 18:25:50 GMT

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 18:25:50 GMT
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I don't understand "if A is triggered successfully".

Do you mean if job X kicks of job A then job B should fail? Or you mean if job A finishes successfully job B should fail?

For either case, can job B be left waiting and removed by end of day, rather than let it fail?
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DISCOVERING controlm agents

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 18:13:22 GMT

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 18:13:22 GMT
==========================================================================================
An agent must be explicitly added into Control-M. If an agent cannot be added because it is already in discovering state, delete it first and then add.
==========================================================================================

Prevent Duplicate jobs being run

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 18:05:05 GMT

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 18:05:05 GMT
==========================================================================================
It is built into Control-M that a cyclic job will make a run only after its previous run has completed.
==========================================================================================

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 16:21:09 GMT
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Hi, we have a user who is scheduling a job to run every two minutes in SAP. He has an issue in that occaisionally the job takes longer than two minutes to run and wants to know if Control-M could resolve this.

Could I have a cyclic job which will run the SAP job every two minutes but not if it's already running?

Might be a simple one as I know I can do it in other scheduling software but fairlt new to Control-M.

Thanks
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DISCOVERING controlm agents

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 08:00:23 GMT

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 08:00:23 GMT
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i cant remove the jobs as its a kind of requirement and is this the case if i remove those jobs permanently then agent will not try to discover again and again .. as its all depends on the process tr.
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next job will fail automatically once previous job completed

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 07:57:28 GMT

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 07:57:28 GMT
==========================================================================================
Suppose i have 2 jobs A and B , B is deopendent on A now i want if A is triggered successfully then job B will get failed automatically .... is there any configuration , parameter of any other settings pls reply...
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DISCOVERING controlm agents

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 07:55:04 GMT

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 07:55:04 GMT
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Hi,
If the jobs are blue, then they are not running. Why do you not want to hold or stop them from running? They can't run anyway!
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Fri, 17 Jun 2011 07:52:31 GMT
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thanks for the valuable suggestions, the jobs are always in waiting for the node id's (blue status).
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command to force ok.

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 07:42:54 GMT

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 07:42:54 GMT
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thanks..
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DISCOVERING controlm agents

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 06:25:06 GMT

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 06:25:06 GMT
==========================================================================================
It is probably the case that the agent is not configured correctly. Here are some likely scenarios:
1. The agent is behind a firewall.
2. The Control-M/Server is not on the list of authorised servers in the agent configuration.
3. The agent is not running.
4. The server-to-agent and agent-to-server ports do not match (between Control-M/Server and Control-M/Agent).

There are clearly processes attempting to run on these agent, and Control-M is trying to automatically discover them (this is a feature of the product that you cannot turn off). I would think that the jobs would not be able to run on these agents if the agent cannot be discovered? Are they in blue status (waiting resource) or are they running?

Cheers.
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Thu, 16 Jun 2011 16:17:51 GMT
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Hi,
find why your agent is in discover status
this is probably just some port number collision.

look that Server To Agent port and Agent to Server port are correctly set on both controlm server and controlm agent part

Note : i don't think it could make your datacenter to be slower that before that discover.

Regards,
Philmalmaison
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command to force ok.

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 16:13:41 GMT

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 16:13:41 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi,

ctmpsm -UPDATEAJF <orderid> <HOLD|FREE|DELETE|UNDELETE|RERUN|CONFIRM|FORCEOK|STATISTICS|CONDADDIN <cond> <date> <AND>|CONDADDOUT <cond> <date> <+|->|CONDDELIN <cond>|CONDDELOUT <cond>

Regards,
Philmalmaison
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Thu, 16 Jun 2011 13:40:12 GMT
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what is the command to force ok the job???
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DISCOVERING controlm agents

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 09:58:43 GMT

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 09:58:43 GMT
==========================================================================================
We have a control M server which is connected to almost 6 agents in which 3 of them are linux and rest 3 are windows server ... linux agents are running fine and jobs are exeuting fine, but 2 of windows agents are always in discovering mode, after deleting the agent entries again i found the same agent was in discoverinig mode due to this we are facing slow response, any suggestions on this as we cannot disable or remove the jobs which are executing on these agent machines but we dont want these agents in discovering status.
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copydefjob

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:49:56 GMT

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:49:56 GMT
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Thanks,
Philmalmaison
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cpu specification

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 09:14:37 GMT

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 09:14:37 GMT
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What is the cpu specification of the average internet user? I'm making an internet game, and I'm wondering what the average cpu specification of the average internet user/flash gamer is.
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Dummy job sending Global condition

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 11:05:49 GMT

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 11:05:49 GMT
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The global variables are stored within the dataset defined to the DAGLOB DD
(or is it DAGLOBAL....) of your Control-M started task. The syntax etc will
be self explanatory if you go and check there.
==========================================================================================

Agent installed on one server of load balcning server..not a

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 16:45:19 GMT

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 16:45:19 GMT
==========================================================================================
paste the sysout here,

it could be permission issue, is the sysout directory in local the to system or in NFS,
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cyclic job issues

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 00:47:54 GMT

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 00:47:54 GMT
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Try extending the time window, for example until 0730, and see what it does. I will be surprised if Server has been busy between 0702 and 0705 so that time is already out of job's window when Server gets to this job.
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Can control-m send a text message to a phone?

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 00:42:05 GMT

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 00:42:05 GMT
==========================================================================================
Ask your cell phone carrier what is the e-mail address for your SMS. In North America, many carriers allows SMS be sent to <cell>@<carrier>

Once you have a valid address, you can send to SMS using shout or e-mail in Control-M. Just watch for the length of message when sending to SMS.
==========================================================================================

Do-Rerun on Cyclic job

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 00:35:36 GMT

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 00:35:36 GMT
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MAXRERUN is not exposed as AutoEdit variable, nor can the value be updated dynamically. It must be a fixed value in job definition.
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Can control-m send a text message to a phone?

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 21:08:46 GMT

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 21:08:46 GMT
==========================================================================================
I am using version 6.4 and would like to send a text message to a cell phone if a job fails. Can this be done? If so can you point me to the documentaion?

Thank you.
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Do-Rerun on Cyclic job

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 21:05:24 GMT

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 21:05:24 GMT
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%%RUNCOUNT doesn't work either
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Fri, 10 Jun 2011 20:27:08 GMT
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use this...

%%RUNCOUNT
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Fri, 10 Jun 2011 19:34:31 GMT
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I have a job that runs at 1p and 5p. If the jobs fails, it needs to be rerun once and stopped if it fails the second time.

I set MAXRERUN to 1, the job reran on the first failure at 1p, but did not rerun on the second failure at 5p since the rerun counter was at 2.

I wanted to use a variable for the rerun counter in the set the MAXRERUN value to the rerun counter + 1, but I cannot find the variable name. RUNCNT does not work (or I'm not using the right format). Does anybody have any solutions for this issue.

I tried

DO SETVAR '%%MAXRERUN'='%%RUNCNT+1'
DO SETVAR '%%MAXRERUN'='%%MAXRERUN+1'

Thanks in advance!!
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Agent installed on one server of load balcning server..not a

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 19:28:12 GMT

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 19:28:12 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hello All,

I am installed agent on Finacle (AIX) server(load balancing cluster)
NOTE: agent installed on only one server in load balance.

agent installed in one of the server in load balancing server farm.
i used the same host name as node id in control-m scheduling.

When i try to trigger a job using the Control-m, it is showing successful but
not able to check the sysout(request rejected bu data center CTM server
name).But job log is showing that jobs ended OK. Nothing happened in agent

all commands and scripts are executing When manually login to that one of load
balancing server where agent installed.

Please suggest me how to solve this issue.

I am losing some hair over on this.

Any help appreciated.
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cyclic job issues

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 19:25:26 GMT

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 19:25:26 GMT
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Do you have the from/until times defined in your job?

When you do a why does it say it is outside of the time window?
==========================================================================================

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:10:49 GMT
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Next time for Jobs run is 0702 but job doesnt run on that time what can be the issue.
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copydefjob

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 10:10:22 GMT

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 10:10:22 GMT
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This is a working XML file for copydef.

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE COPYJOB SYSTEM "C\Program Files\BMC Software\CONTROL-M EM\Ecscli\Resource\COPYJOB.dtd">
<COPYJOB>
<DATACENTER FROM="DC_PROD"/>
<TABLE_NAME FROM="MESA_M_GR-RC---OLD" TO="MESA_M_GR-RC-PROL"/>
<JOBNAME FROM="MESA-PRCO1800"/>
</COPYJOB>

This XML is being called by
copydefjob -HOST server-prod-3 -USERNAME user-PASSWORD password -ARG_FILE %HOMESHARE%\dokumenten\control-M\XML-scripts\copydefjob-prod.xml
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cyclic job issues

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 09:36:30 GMT

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 09:36:30 GMT
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job only waits for time condition and dont run.

there are no log entries between 06:02 (wait time window) and 04:00 (new day removal)?
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Dummy job sending Global condition

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 06:00:17 GMT

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 06:00:17 GMT
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Nope, we are using Control_m 7.0
I was referring to global variables, not global conditions, my bat!
Can someone help me out how to properly set global variables and then use them in a job for sending out emails to the value specified in this variable?

Thanks
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Thu, 09 Jun 2011 22:35:02 GMT
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kolsasha - Are you talking about Control-M jobs??? Sounds like me you are talking about a differnet scheduler, such as Appworx, which uses conditions for a different purpose.

I agree with Epping - It is just like setting any other condition. I use some dummy jobs to set global conditions. You just have to remember to define the global condition in EM with Tools -> Global Conditions.
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Thu, 09 Jun 2011 20:30:42 GMT
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How to set up global condition with recipient email address as and use it to send emails from all the jobs in the environment?
Goal is to promote the job from DEV to INT and to PROD and not update the email addresses.
And if job fail use this as condition 1 (email to one user) or if job success use condition 2 to send to different set of user.
Please advice.
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Calculate the previous business date using a calendar

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 20:04:17 GMT

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 20:04:17 GMT
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Hey,
I just tested this out (Control-M 6.4 distributed) and it seems to do what you need... you assign a global variable...

%%\abcdate = %%$PREV
(Note the �$� to give it a 4 digit year and �\� to make it global)

� First I set up a calendar that had today and the previous date of June 03.
� I then set the command to echo %%abcdate and got this output: 20110603
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The definitions for this Viewpoint

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 15:05:45 GMT

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 15:05:45 GMT
==========================================================================================
thanks for your reply.
Editing the existing collection didnt worked out.
I had to delete it and defined another one. At this moment it is working fine again.
With regards.
==========================================================================================

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 14:52:42 GMT
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Hi,
loggon to the client with admin rights , you should edit it and save it
Regards,
Philmalmaison
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copydefjob

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 14:50:35 GMT

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 14:50:35 GMT
==========================================================================================
Hi all,
I just want an example from copydefjob utility xml file (in arg) to export a job definition and copy it to another table (tablename / jobname should be different from the source tablename/jobname or not)
here is the sample i used but doesn't work

<COPYJOB>
<DATACENTER>
<TABLE_NAME>
<JOBNAME>

</COPYJOB>

Regards,
Philmalmaison
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Calculate the previous business date using a calendar

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 09:21:35 GMT

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 09:21:35 GMT
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@pbabka, if its calendar then it should work as below

%PARM1 set %%$CALCDATE %%$ODATE - %%PREV

??
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File archiving in AFT file transfer

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 08:39:18 GMT

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 08:39:18 GMT
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Thanks all for your replies.

Its working fine now with my initial paths.

Actually the issue was with the permission of the archive parent folder.
We changed that and its working now. :D
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Calculate the previous business date using a calendar

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 08:22:04 GMT

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 08:22:04 GMT
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Hello webDevGuru,

Yes, it's working, but it is doing something different.
It returns the previous day regardless to the job's scheduling criterias.

Pls imagine the followings:
There is a job which can run Monday to Friday except the public holidays.
Suppose that, on Tuesday is a public holiday. On Wednesday I would like to know which was the -2nd WORKING day. In this case the previous working day was Monday, the 2nd was Friday.

Regards,
Peter
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Control-M on my pc.

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 07:06:42 GMT

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 07:06:42 GMT
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Hello,

Try something like this:

http://www.scheduler-usage.com/modules.php?name=Downloads&d_op=getit&lid=350

:-)

Regards,
Peter
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Calculate the previous business date using a calendar

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 05:19:11 GMT

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 05:19:11 GMT
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:idea: you can do "today - nth day" as below,

%PARM1 set it to %%$CALCDATE %%$ODATE-1

let me know if that works!

Cheers!
Sam
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Control-M on my pc.

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 17:11:34 GMT

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 17:11:34 GMT
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Hi

I am using control-m 6.220 on z/os but i got a new job that uses enterprise gui. Is there a step by step guide that i can install enterprise gui on my pc to learn my self and do some tests?

Tnx allot.
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Waiting for response...

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 12:40:00 GMT

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 12:40:00 GMT
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which is your control-M version ?

please give the gateway log from the EMserver ( EMserver home/log,

increase the value of 'max_mf_queue_size' in Deaults.rsc in emserverhome/etc/resource/

then restart the gateway as well.

Thanks
Mohamed Rashid
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zOS - how to kill or remove a NJE job from AJF

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 16:59:49 GMT

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 16:59:49 GMT
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Hi everyone,

We have a mixed environment Control-M installation, with 1 Windows CTM server and 2 zOS CTM servers, all monitored together with EM.

In both EM AJF and CTM Active Environment Display, we see a zOS job "running". The job's ODATE=110603 and Maxwait=0.

Yesterday, when we tried to kill the job in CTM Active Environment Display, we got the message: CTM6ABE "KILL" COMMAND NOT ALLOWED FOR NJE JOBS
So we checked for it on the zOS system and it was gone.

So far, so good, but the job wasn't held and the NEWDAY didn't "clean" the job from AJF this morning.

Any ideas on how to remove it from AJF?

Thanks!
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DataStage with Control-M

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:08:51 GMT

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:08:51 GMT
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Hi, sharas,

We currently execute several DataStage jobs via Control-M on an ETL platform (AIX 5).

Basicly, we invoke the Datastage job via command line with a "Command"-like job.

The return codes are programmed by whoever is developing the DataStage process and Control-M detects them fine.
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[HELP] Job started without condition

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 13:38:52 GMT

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 13:38:52 GMT
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Hi!

Is the job waiting for the condition with a wildcard date?
In that case it might have existed in the database from a n old predecessor.
You can use ctmcontb -LIST "condition name" "*" to see if it exists with an old date. (or even with todays date)

/Hagar
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Waiting for response...

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 11:20:40 GMT

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 11:20:40 GMT
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Dears,

how are you?

I have issue about upload, There have been delays if I click upload on Control-M Desktop? as below , why??? :cry:

Upload:
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Waiting for response...
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After job failure sysout is to be attached to mail directly

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 11:07:08 GMT

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 11:07:08 GMT
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Hi,

Kindly let me know where we need to set SMTP parameters.

I mean which windows.If you say the menu details ..it will be fine..
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Log error shows mail to person is failing

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 10:28:00 GMT

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 10:28:00 GMT
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hi,

1. I dont know how to attach the file.
so,find the below.

"Job state Ended at 2011060112352.compstat 0,RUNCNT 1
Email to XXX Failed"

2. Where to find the SMTP configuration fine or not?

3.No we are not Post Proc shout.
4.yes we have given the logics in "Steps tab".
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The definitions for this Viewpoint

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 09:58:27 GMT

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 09:58:27 GMT
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Hi to all,
I encounterd an error I cannot explain. Sinds yesterday when I try to open a specific Viewpoint, I got the message
"The definitions for this Viewpoint are currently being edited by another user. Try again later."
This viewpoint is not edited for a long time, so I have no clou for the solution.

We use Control-M 6.1.3
Please help.
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Calculate the previous business date using a calendar

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 20:19:20 GMT

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 20:19:20 GMT
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This is one of the features that are lacking in the Distributed side of the house.
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Mon, 06 Jun 2011 18:34:25 GMT
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Hello,

Thanks, it's working.
But what can I do if I would like to know the "today minus Nth" working day?

In the Control-M for z/OS there was a good autoedit function to calculate this.

Thx.

Peter
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[HELP] Job started without condition

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 16:55:17 GMT

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 16:55:17 GMT
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Hi,
In ctmlog you can either find
1)
The orderid that make the ctmcontb
2)
The username (logging)
3)
Controlm user in |000000| code state.

So if this is a job you know, if not you have the logging, and if it's controlm server, then someone that can logon to the control-m server, or that can source Controlm server or agent have done it.

Regards,
Philmalmaison
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Log error shows mail to person is failing

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 16:51:27 GMT

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 16:51:27 GMT
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Hi,
Can you give the exact log for this jobs ?
Is your agent smtp configuration fine ?
Do you use post proc with shout to MAIL ?
Does this MAIL logical existing ?
?
?
Regards,
Philmalmaison
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Not able to Define datacenter,.

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 16:46:55 GMT

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 16:46:55 GMT
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Sorry for this late answer, yes the port number is not dynamic
Regards,
Philmalmaison
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Specify the format of the {counter} field in template

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 15:50:22 GMT

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 15:50:22 GMT
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Hi felix_clerc,

Reset counter:
Tools => Options... => General then fill the "{Counter}" field.

Mass create job with 3 digits with increment by 10 :
JobName{Substr {Counter}.1,000000000}{Counter}0
to create jobs named (field {Counter}=1)
JobName010, JobName020, ...,JobName980, JobName990

Regards
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Log error shows mail to person is failing

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 09:10:59 GMT

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 09:10:59 GMT
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Hi,

We are having AFT jobs to send mail once the transfer is successfull or failure.

The issue is, the mail is going to the particular person after successful transfer but in the log its showing the "Email to XXX person is failed".

Please let me know where I need to check the settings for this issue.

And for failure conditions the mail is not going.

Kindly let me know the solution.
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Not possible to kill task - still yellow and lock resources

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 01:08:06 GMT

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 01:08:06 GMT
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The controlm agent runs two services; listener (which "hears" instructions from Control-M Server on when to initiate a job) and tracker (which determines when a job completes and sends completion status back to Control-M Server). If the listener is running but not the tracker, jobs start but their completion status is never sent back to the CTM Server.

Make sure both processes are running.
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[HELP] Job started without condition

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 01:03:04 GMT

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 01:03:04 GMT
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If you have auditing turned on, you can check to see if someone added condition.
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cyclic job issues

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 23:50:24 GMT

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 23:50:24 GMT
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What is Next Time after job's first run? Click Why after Next Time but before 07:05 to see what is holding it up.

Are there log entries between 06:02 (wait time window) and 04:00 (new day removal)?
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Calculate the previous business date using a calendar

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 23:41:12 GMT

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 23:41:12 GMT
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%%PREV and %%NEXT will give a job's previous and next schedule day respectively. If this job is scheduled for business days only, these variables will give what you want.
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Fri, 03 Jun 2011 21:51:42 GMT
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Hi Everybody,

Can I calculate a previous business date using a calendar and store it an autoedit variable?
E.g. I would like to get 20110603 when I ask the previous date on Monday, 20110606, if the Saturday and Sunday are not business days.

Thx.

Regards,
Peter
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cyclic job issues

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 18:28:28 GMT

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 18:28:28 GMT
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Hi ,

I have issue with cyclic job.Job is scheduled to run from 0600 to 0705 where job needs to run after 60 minutes cycle.job starts first cycle at 0600AM exactly but after cycle finish it waits for next time but job doesnt run.

|0603|0400|JOB A |30kgs|CD|5216|REMOVED FROM ACTIVE JOB FILE BY GENERAL DAILY |
|0603|0404|JOB A |30lsw|UT|5065|ORDERED JOB:28963; DAILY A, ODATE 20110603 |
|0603|0404|JOB A |30lsw|SL|5120|JOB STATE CHANGED TO Wait Time Window |
|0603|0600|JOB A |30lsw|SL|5208|QUANTITATIVE RESOURCE A QUANTITY 1 ALLOCATED |
|0603|0600|JOB A |30lsw|SL|5208|QUANTITATIVE RESOURCE G 1 ALLOCATED |
|0603|0600|JOB A |30lsw|SL|5105|SUBMITTED TO ABC |
|0603|0600|JOB A |30lsw|TR|5101|STARTED AT 20110603060003 ON ABC |
|0603|0600|JOB A |30lsw|TR|5120|JOB STATE CHANGED TO Executing |
|0603|0602|JOB A |30lsw|TR|5100|ENDED AT 20110603060224. OSCOMPSTAT 0. RUNCNT 1 |
|0603|0602|JOB A |30lsw|TR|5133|ENDED OK |
|0603|0602|JOB A |30lsw|TR|5120|JOB STATE CHANGED TO Analyzed |
|0603|0602|JOB A |30lsw|SL|5214|QUANTITATIVE RESOURCES RELEASED |
|0603|0602|JOB A |30lsw|SL|5209|CONDITION A 0603 ADDED |
|0603|0602|JOB A |30lsw|SL|5763|FAILED TO DELETE CONDITION:EX_GLOBAL DATEREF:**** |
|0603|0602|JOB A |30lsw|SL|5120|JOB STATE CHANGED TO Wait Rerun |
|0603|0602|JOB A |30lsw|SL|5120|JOB STATE CHANGED TO Wait Time Window

Job runs for few seconds.
i am trying to find why job is unable to start with next cycle?
is there any relation between deletion of condition and jobs next run in cyclic job ?
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Intergrate Oracle form with control-M

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 04:41:45 GMT

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 04:41:45 GMT
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[quote="kotaikote"]I'm not using the oracle e-business suite.. We have ORACLE Database with ORACLE Forms and ORACLE Reports software. Is there a way to schedule it in Control-m 7?[/quote]

We are using Oracle Form 10g
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Mass Update Description Field

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 23:46:57 GMT

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 23:46:57 GMT
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Nevamind gglau, I figured it out.

Here's how I did it:

Update Where --> Description --> is not empty --> assign function --> {Description} 800-555-5555

Thanks all for your time!
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Thu, 02 Jun 2011 23:36:53 GMT
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Thanks gglau!

I can get around the blank field by using Update Where Description is not empty.

Can you give me the exact syntax for the Assign Function?

Thanks again!
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Not able to Define datacenter,.

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 23:22:52 GMT

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 23:22:52 GMT
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Before you click "Discover", make sure configuration agent is running. If you click "Define", enter the appropriate parameters.
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Mass Update Description Field

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 23:21:18 GMT

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 23:21:18 GMT
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Assign Function will do.

Assign the Description field plus any string you want additional. The catch is, the string will be added even description is blank.
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Thu, 02 Jun 2011 22:56:36 GMT
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Thanks Eight!

Woudn't that have been wonderful if the developers follow best practices and place a period at the end of the description. :)

Unfortunately I don't have a common string in the filed which I could use to replace string/expression.

I was wondering if the "assign function" option could be used in some form! Else, looks like XML export/import is the last resort.

Thanks for your time!
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Thu, 02 Jun 2011 22:46:47 GMT
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In order to do a find and replace you need to identify a common character string that can be used. In your case the character string would need to be at the end of every description... for example if all the descriptions end with a period '.' you could then use it to find '.' and replace substring with '. call 222-5248'

The only other way would be to export xml and use an xml editor to find and replace because you will have a tag before and after every field which you could use.
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Thu, 02 Jun 2011 20:21:30 GMT
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Hi All,

I am using Control-M 6.4 and need to add an On-Call support phone number to the end of existing Job Description for all jobs in a scheduling table. I tried the Find and Replace utility but could not figure out a way to preserve the existing description and just append the phone number to the end. Has anyone tried this or knows how to do this?

Your help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks and have a nice day!
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Dummy job sending Global condition

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:31:11 GMT

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:31:11 GMT
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Unless I'm missing something then just like an out condition from a a normal task / job

TO-FROM-CONDITION
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Wed, 01 Jun 2011 11:42:27 GMT
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Can a dummy job send out a global condition? how?
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[HELP] Job started without condition

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 10:39:56 GMT

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 10:39:56 GMT
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Hi Philmalmaison,

tnx for your answer.

I used ctmlog, but there isn't the username that added the "condition".
I found only information about hold/free/force ok...
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Not able to Define datacenter,.

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 07:35:34 GMT

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 07:35:34 GMT
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Thank you Philippe,

2379 is config port, howwver this port is free at the ctmserver ,
I beleive this port should be listening all the time on ctmserver, right?

CTM Server configuration parameters :
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1 - Local IP Host Interface Name : <hostname>
2 - Control-M/EM TCP/IP Port Number [1025-65535] : 2380
3 - Interprocess Communication Port Number [1025-32767] : 6005
4 - Configuration Agent Port Number [1025-32767] : 2379
5 - Agent-to-Server Port Number [1025-65535] : 7005

s - Save
q - Quit

Enter option number ---> :
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Intergrate Oracle form with control-M

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 06:29:04 GMT

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 06:29:04 GMT
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I'm not using the oracle e-business suite.. We have ORACLE Database with ORACLE Forms and ORACLE Reports software. Is there a way to schedule it in Control-m 7?
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Jobs on Tandem agent don't finish - still in executing state

Tue, 31 May 2011 17:46:10 GMT

Tue, 31 May 2011 17:46:10 GMT
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Is the agent listener up?
in the proclog dir what does the agent log state?

: /opt/ctmagent/ctm/proclog >cat start_ag_6740.log
2011-05-31 11:39:42 Control-M/Agent Listener started. pid: 6839
2011-05-31 11:39:43 Control-M/Agent Tracker started. pid: 6856

on the agent CONFIG.dat file is the watchdog set to yes?
WATCHDOG_ENABLED Y
If not change and recycle agent
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Connection Error in Reporting

Tue, 31 May 2011 16:51:34 GMT

Tue, 31 May 2011 16:51:34 GMT
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Hi,
You must install a local database client on your desktop.
Regards,
Philmalmaison
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Not able to Define datacenter,.

Tue, 31 May 2011 16:50:10 GMT

Tue, 31 May 2011 16:50:10 GMT
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what is exactly the port number 2379 ?
Gateway connecxion or Config agent connexion?
probably you inverse them, and for discover process don't indicate the gateway port number but the conf agent port number from the control-m server :
=== Configuration of CONTROL-M/Server network parameters ===

CONTROL-M/Server parameters

1 : Local IP host interface name : <hostname>
2 : Agent to Server Port : 7909
3 : IPC Port : 6007
4 : Configuration agent Port : 2375
5 : EM Gateway Port : 2376

== <H> Help <C> Cancel <S> Save configuration ==

Enter command or item number you wish to change :

regards,
Philmalmaison
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[HELP] Job started without condition

Tue, 31 May 2011 16:46:09 GMT

Tue, 31 May 2011 16:46:09 GMT
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You must use the ctmlog list utilitiy on control-m server (from date time to date time)

Regards,
Philmalmaison
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Tue, 31 May 2011 15:46:04 GMT
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Hi All,

today a scheduled job, seems to be started without a "IN condition".
I looked the job log/Sysout but I didn't found any information about this issue.
Anyone had the same problem in the past?

I have a question:

- is possible to know if anyone has manually added the condition (this
information isn't present into the sysout of the job) using the GUI or
by query on the controlm server/em ?

ControlM ver. 6.2

Tnx a lot!
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Connection Error in Reporting

Tue, 31 May 2011 14:00:58 GMT

Tue, 31 May 2011 14:00:58 GMT
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hi All,
I have installed controlm 6.4 client on my desktop
I'm able to us EM and desktop without any issues.I'm able to login to reporting facility
When I'm trying to generate New report based , i'm getting
Error:
Connection failed because target host or object doesnt exist

Help me to edit the connection, i dont know where to edit the connection

Thanks
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