Benefits of Upgrading to CA Workload Automation CA 7® Edition r12
Joe Simmons
CA Technologies
Workload Automation
MFX23E
Mainframe
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Abstract
Join a discussion on the benefits of using CA Workload Automation CA 7 Edition r12. Explore the new features and capabilities as well as some “best practice” tips for implementation.
Joe Simmons
CA Technologies
VP, Software Engineering
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Agenda
WHAT’S NEW
THE HOW TO AND THE NITTY GRITTY
COOL THINGS TO USE
WHERE WE’RE HEADED
SUMMARY
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INTRODUCTION1
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Introduction
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What’s New
Relational database– Forward and backward recovery
– Journaling
– Backup while open
– SQL
– Positioned for “active-active”
Long job names (mostly)
zIIP processor support
Task architecture (Submission, Completion)
CA Workload Automation CA 7 r12
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The How To and the Nitty GrittyR12 Conversion to CA Datacom®
Source: http://michaelhyatt.com/the-wow-is-in-the-details.html
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Database Conversion
Datasets that will be converted– SASJOB, SASDS, and SASIDS
– ARF
– VRM
– Status Queues – ACT, RDY, REQ, PRE, PST, PRN
– Trailer Queue
Conversion process documented in Installation Guide – Chapter 8 Database Conversion
– Appendix F Conversion Utilities
– Appendix H Reversion
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The Conversion Process
Prepare to convert r11.3 data
Convert r11.3 data into CA Datacom® table format
Import converted data into CA Datacom® database
Validate that CA Datacom® database is functionally equivalent to original
r11.3 data
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Notes About Validation
Validation function added after beta
Original data and reverted data are compared
Validation is unsuccessful if any functional differences are found between original r11.3 and converted r12 data
CA 7ONL started with logical database that has not been successfully validated
CAL2I900E WARNING! Use of this data may have unpredictable results and/or outages. Reply
CANCEL to end.
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Last Thoughts on Conversion Process
Preparation is key to a successful conversion
Address issues when they are first reported
Window needed for conversion will likely be several hours
We feel good about the conversion process– Extensive testing with data from multiple customers
– Extensive effort to avoid validation failures
Early in the release cycle– Validation failures probably won’t be the exception
– Development should advise about validation failures
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Cool Things to UseCA 7 r12
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Warning
Misuse or unintended consequences as a result of using these interfaces may require you to update your resume’ and to embark on a whole new career path!
No really
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SQL
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SQL
Structured Query Language support for managing RDBMS
Batch or programmatic
Data is organized in tables, rows, and columns
Access the CA 7 Database Directly
SELECT JOB, JOB_SCHED FROM CA 7_JOBWHERE DB = 'CA 74CA31’
AND (JOB = 'XXXX0001' OR
JOB = 'YYYY0001' OR
JOB = 'ZZZZ0001' ) ;
* Note: See the CA Datacom®/DB SQL Users Guide for more information
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JDBC
Java Database Connectivity
Datacom supplies a JAVA connector
Industry standard
Remote off-platform support
Programmatic Access to the CA 7 Database
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Results
Careful planning and review are required when upgrading to CA 7 r12. Take time up front to read the documentation and don’t hesitate to reach out to CA when upgrading.
SummaryA Few Words to Review
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Q & A
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Must See Demos
iDash for CA 7
CA Workload Automation
Mainframe Theatre
Agent Monitor
CA Workload Automation
Mainframe Theatre
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Follow On Conversations At…
Smart Bar
CA Workload Automation
Mainframe Theatre
Tech Talks
CA Workload Automation Agent Monitor, Agents and Advanced Integrations
Mainframe Theatre
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