Overcoming Today’s Job Scheduling Challenges
While traditional batch job scheduling still has a place in many enterprises, the task is
far more complex than it used to be due to the use of various computing platforms,
multiple computing environments, and business processes that run 24x7. Add to that
the complex interdependencies that often exist between different processes and the
frequent need to trigger jobs dynamically, based on changing circumstances. It’s clear
that the requirements for a traditional job scheduler has evolved into a broader workload
automation capability to meet today’s complex requirements.
But what are the key capabilities you actually need to address a modern day demands
of an enterprise job scheduling or workload automation solution? We’ve collated the
top requirements from global enterprises during the past 15 years. All of which have
successfully automated their core data center processes supporting their core business
applications and services. As such, they were able to reduce processing time by 70% and
eliminate 90% of IT process errors whilst reducing manual effort by 90%.
If you are looking for a job scheduling or workload automation solution that is built to meet
the demanding enterprise requirements of a modern day business, then it’s important to
consider the following key capabilities:
1. It must be able to schedule jobs.
2. It should have built in managed file transfers.
3. Central, scalable and multi-tenant architecture.
4. Support object orientation to enable fast, flexible implementations.
5. Provide native application support.
6. Support dynamic, event-driven automation.
7. The ability to embed conditional business rules.
8. Support advanced workload balancing.
9. Provide a self-service capability to enable end-user involvement.
10. Enable security and compliance across the enterprise.
Whilst (??) there are many other factors that are also important to consider, only by ensuring
that your solution encompasses the above key capabilities as a foundation can you be
certain that you will be able to meet the ever increasing demands of the business.
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