This chapter is an introduction to the BMC Control-M workload automation solution for distributed system environments. We will start with a brief history of Control-M, followed by a walkthrough of the components and features offered by Control-M version 7 and introduce the important concepts behind its three-tier architecture. We will also look at how organizations normally work with Control-M, different job roles, responsibilities, and the process involved in managing and monitoring the running of batch jobs.
As I mentioned in the introduction that a batch scheduling related career will be challenging and rewarding, we will also introduce Control-M certification education and touch points on career-related topics towards the end of this chapter and talk about how to find Control-M online communities.
By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:
Have a good understanding of the history of Control-M
Describe the general features of Control-M
List key components...