Presentation I used to explain the difference between Run Book automation and Workload Automation

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Workload Automation versus Run Book Automation
Webinar
ORSYP 2013

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Agenda
 Automation
Run Book Automation (RBA)
 IT Process Automation
Workload Automation (WLA)

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Automation
a mechanical device, operated electronically, that functions
automatically, without continuous input from an operator.
WHAT? WHERE?
WHEN?

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Run Book Automation
Abbreviated as RBA, run book automation refers to technologies used
to achieve operational IT efficiency by streamlining run book
procedures through automating many of the daily manual tasks. RBA
helps organizations by reducing manual tasks which are time
consuming and also prone to human-error issues, provides a more
efficient workflow through automation, and reduces operational costs
while still meeting IT service levels and compliance

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IT Process Automation
IT process automation (ITPA), also known as run book automation
(RBA), is the ability to orchestrate and integrate tools, people and
processes through workflow.

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Run Book Automation
WHERE?
Configuration items
WHAT?
Changes
WHEN?
On request
Event driven
Examples:
• Provisioning of a user
• Installing a patch
• Provisioning of a server

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Workload Automation
Workload automation needs to be able to coordinate—in real-time—a
varied set of workload types with complex dependencies across a
broad spectrum of operating systems and application platforms.
Shipping
Supply chain
Store Mgt
Orders/delivery
Accounting
STOREFACTORY WAREHOUSE
Inventory
Supply chain
Accounting
Invoicing

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Workload Automation
WHAT?
Processes
Uprocs and
Sessions
WHERE?
Servers, Databases
Management Units
WHEN?
Scheduling
Rules and
Calendars Examples:
• Backup
• Run ERP batch jobs
• Import and export data

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One Unique Integrated Solution from ORSYP
 ORSYP offers one solution to answer all Workload automation needs
Dollar Universe and UniJob to simplify and harness your IT infrastructure batches
Dollar Universe
UniJob

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A Unique 2-tier Execution Solution
A Workload Automation Solution that fits exactly to the need
Double Approach for Automation
 From basic automation needs…
 … to more complex dynamic scheduling
 Covers 100% automation requirements
 In-situ upgrade from UniJob to Dollar Universe
 Scalable architecture
 Centralization of User functionalities

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Create a Complete Job Flow in a few Clicks
All scheduling features to ensure execution at the right time and in the right order
Sequencing
 Serial, parallel
 Cross platforms
 Cross applications
 Error-path handling
Dependency
 On jobs
 On files
 On system resources (CPU, RAM, disk)
Information
 Business notes (post-it)
Alerting
 If non start at a given time
 On duration time (min, max)
 Mail notification
Advanced return code management
 Values
 Log parsing

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RBA versus WLA
 RBA will impact a CI
 RBA must have a Self Service Interface
 RBA must have a workflow engine
 WLA focus on batch