Benefits of Upgrading to CA Workload Automation CA 7® Edition r12

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

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

Introduction
Source: http://wealthmanagement.com/commentary/read-you-ever-send-another-linkedin-introduction-request

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

The How To and the Nitty Gritty
R12 Conversion to CA Datacom®
Source: http://michaelhyatt.com/the-wow-is-in-the-details.html

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

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

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.

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

Cool Things to Use
CA 7 r12
Source: Great Lego Creations. SPECIAL ARTICLE: http://illusion.scene360.com/art/64604/5-great-lego-creators/. (Cover Image © Nathan Sawaya)

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

SQL

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

JDBC
Java Database Connectivity
 Datacom supplies a JAVA connector
 Industry standard
 Remote off-platform support
Programmatic Access to the CA 7 Database

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.
Summary
A Few Words to Review

Q & A

Must See Demos
iDash for CA 7
CA Workload
Automation
Mainframe Theatre
Agent
Monitor
CA Workload
Automation
Mainframe Theatre

Follow On Conversations At…
Smart Bar
CA Workload
Automation
Mainframe Theatre
Tech Talks
CA Workload
Automation Agent
Monitor, Agents and
Advanced Integrations
Mainframe Theatre

For More Information
To learn more, please visit:
http://cainc.to/Nv2VOe
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Benefits of Upgrading to CA Workload Automation CA 7® Edition r12

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