Introducing
FUJITSU Software
Systemwalker Operation Manager
V13.8.0
May 2015
Contents
Operational Issues in Large-scale
Environments
Features of Systemwalker Operation
Manager
Operational Issues in Large-scale
Environments
Evolving Server Integration and Virtualization
Against the backdrop of cost reduction, server integration through
virtualization has recently made great advances
• System infrastructure by business unit • Promotion of virtualization
• Promotion of infrastructure integration
The trend toward integrating all IT resources of an entire enterprise into one
center is accelerating from the perspective of cost reduction.
In the enterprise data center, with further cost reduction as its aim, the scaling
up of the operating environment is moving along through integration into a
virtualized technology-driven environment.
Server integration
Common Customer Issues
Operational issues as a result of scaling up the operating environment
System operations have become complex as a result of the scaling up
The schedule time increases in proportion to the registered number
As a result of integration, linked relationships increase, and the business build patterns become
complex
As business complexity increases, the tasks required to build businesses and to understand the
status have become complex
A scheduler is required that can support
large-scale operating environments
Enables concurrent execution of the same job net
Supports startup of on-demand jobs, for which multiple requests tend to be received at the same time
Reduces the number of job net definitions, because multiple job nets can be started with one definition
Can hold results separately for each execution
Efficient on-demand batch processing
Concurrent Startup and Results Management
V13.8 NEW
Job net definition Branch A
Branch B
Branch C
Execution control
Started concurrently with a single definition
Has additional jobs required for on-demand batch processing
Pass parameters between jobs
Create a more flexible flow that uses decision jobs for branching the flow
Use the “wait with OR” condition to wait for multiple preceding jobs
Expands the job types to enable on-demand batch processing
Expansion of Job Types
Job definition
V13.8 NEW
"Wait with OR" condition from multiple routes Manage branching
and aggregation with decision jobs
Set startup conditions for jobs in the flow: Pass parameters between
jobs
(such as file names)
Sets startup conditions for jobs in the flow
You can express the job flow in a job net as is.
- Wait for file
- Occurrence of message event - Arrival of specified time
Automation using Systemwalker
Operation Manager
Achieve Stable Operations in Large-scale Environments
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Business operation
records can be analyzed and evaluated
The operational status of the business can be visually monitored
Batch business/online
business/backups etc. can be scheduled flexibly
Provides total support from automated operation of the entire system through to scheduling of jobs to achieve stable operation of the business system
Automated operation of the virtual system
P ow er on Start physical server Start virtual server
Start service Business operation Stop service Stop virtual server Stop physical server P ow er of f Business error recovery Task Link backup
Stable operation
of jobs
Business scheduling Record management Business operationVirtual machines
Automated Operation of the Business System
Through automated operation of the system, greater efficiency of the operation
tasks is realized
Automatic execution is used, from the powering on of the physical server to the startup of the virtual machine and the business operations
Unnecessary virtual servers are stopped depending on the time of day
Virtual machine Application Linux Virtual machine Application Linux Virtual machine Application Windows Virtual machine Application Windows (1) Start physical server (2) Start virtual machine (3) Start business on virtual machine (1) - (5) are executed automatically (4) Stop virtual server (5) Stop physical server
Systemwalker Operation Manager
Planning and Execution of Business
Plan-based automated operations to prevent illegal operations and human errors
Business data
Backup data * A backup product such as
ARCserve is required to perform the backup.
Automatic execution
(business schedule) Stop business Stop virtual machine Automatic backup
Standardization of backup procedures by automating the series of operations up to "business completion check and backup"
Visualized Operations
Understand the overall operational status using a visual monitoring window
Efficient monitoring of the overall operational status using a visual GUI screen
Automatic notification of errors via audio or email, for example, which prevents problems from being overlooked
The difference between the business schedule and execution status can be easily understood
Monitoring of the entire system
Monitoring per server
A summary of the execution status of multiple servers is displayed in one window
The execution status is displayed using different colors in a Gantt chart
"Because of a problem, I want to temporarily cancel today's business schedule, and once the urgent fix is finished, I want to run the jobs manually and in sequence"
"I need to perform device maintenance, so a temporary change in the schedule is required, to temporarily run a job at 20:00 tomorrow only, that normally runs every Thursday at 18:00"
Product Excellence
A configurable scheduler that provides flexible support for unexpected
changes
Temporary changes can be scheduled in advance, specifying the change period from start to finish, so you won't forget to reset it
The change content is reflected in the schedule immediately, so there are no time wasting tasks required, such as sending back the plan or re-release tasks, to competently handle the unexpected changes
Pre-configured schedules run automatically - and now a superior scheduler
that can be fine tuned to handle all business changes is supported
Changes in business are inevitable, so it is no longer enough to simply implement an entire system as planned. We have endeavored to not only improve the efficiency of business operations using simple
automation, but also to provide a flexible scheduler that can absorb the effects of multiple temporary changes on operations.
Compared to our competitor's schedulers, only one-sixth of the annual man-hours is required to handle operation changes.
Features of Systemwalker
Operation Manager
Integrating the Required Functions
Product name Function
Systemwalker
Operation Manager
Job scheduling (schedule function)
Job Execution Control (job execution function) Management console, Web Console
Client Task Link
Print job net or operational status Server power control
File transfer, file operation
Automatic action (Windows only) Achieves automation of the entire business system with one product Integrated product means easy installation and environment setup
Easy System Installation
Shortens installation time for a new system and migration towards newer versions
Only one installation is required The full functions are batch installed
After the installation, an environment is provided that can be operated immediately
The definition information is converted automatically during the installation, for both version increases and upgrades
The definition information is distributed as a policy, and is applied automaticallyAdditional server Existing server
The only required task is distribution, because application is automatic
Even if there many servers, the task is simple and the configuration can be completed in a short time
New installation: Adding servers: Version upgrade:
Backup of the environment:
Only one installation is required
Schedules and jobs can be batch defined using a policy
Additional servers can be batch defined using the existing server environment definitions and job definitions using a policy
The definition information is migrated automatically when installing upgrades The job execution environment is backed up without stopping the business
Install
Policy distribution
Definition information
System Extension is Simple
Connectivity with the old version is guaranteed, and long term use is possible
Note: The functions that can be used are the same as those provided in the old version The existing system
can be used 'as is'
Coexistence with different versions and system configurations is possible
LAN/WAN
Increase in new OS servers
Connectivity with different versions is guaranteed, and gradual system extension is also supported
Job assets from the old version are guaranteed
Product support is watertight, and long term use is possible
V12 V13 Schedule server V10 V10 V10 V11 V13.8
Flexible Schedule Settings
Flexible support for irregular operation patterns
Holidays can easily be set in a calendar
Business that starts on a business day can easily be set using just a calendar
Alternate weeks, and cycle startup days occurring every three months, can easily be set
It is also easy to configure the setting so that the startup day shifts to the next business day if the startup day is a holiday
Irregular operation patterns that do not conform to standard operations are defined as startup day templates
Standard patterns are configured in a calendar, and the calendar is recreated automatically every year The business day and holiday shift are configured automatically simply by specifying the operation cycle
Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays are configured as holidays (future agendas
are preset)
The first "3rd business day" of the month, for example, is specified
Irregular operation patterns are defined as startup day templates
Support for Business Changes is also Provided in Advance
Special schedules are also preset, so you won't need to worry about forgetting to
reset them
The schedule change is implemented in advance "after a specified date", and the changes are reflected to "after a specified date" automatically
For "only specified dates", when the specified date is exceeded the reset of the changes are implemented automatically Schedule information Job A Job B Job B Job C Job A Job B Job B Job C Job A Job B Job B Job C Job D From Jan 1 Dec 21 to 31
Up to and including Dec 20
Job A Job B Job B Job C Job D Preset Dec 21
Automatic change processing
Jan 1 Automatic reset
processing
Job and job net operation schedules are managed according to process date
The schedule changes are preset, and the processing to reset them to normal schedules is automatic Management of operation records is also performed according to process date
Monitoring all businesses in real time
Notifying the administrator
Monitoring business delays and businesses that have been running for a long time
Easy to Understand Monitoring Window
Checking the schedule status of the business Monitoring the execution status of the business
Business errors are notified to the developer automatically by email or an event
Businesses that do not start at the scheduled time
Businesses for which the assumed execution time has been exceeded
Businesses that do not finish by the scheduled time
LAN/WAN
* This function is only available in Windows.
All business is monitored in a Gantt chart in real time
Delays in business startups, and businesses that have been running for a long time, are monitored, and when an error occurs the administrator is notified
Advanced Job Execution Performance
Job delays are prevented via an advanced Job Execution Control function
Execution server Schedule server
Accelerated Job Execution Control is achieved by controlling job priority and the number of jobs executed simultaneously
Jobs are submitted to servers with a low load rate, so the overall load is standardized
Using Job Execution Control corresponding to the server spec, all resources are used effectively
Job A Job B Job D
Job C Job net A
Job 1 Job 2 Job 5
Job 3 Job net B
Job 4
Queue 1 Queue 2 Queue 3
Finished Running Waiting
- Job execution - Load distribution Job B Job C Job 2 Job 3 Job 4 Load: 80% Load: 30% Job C Host group B Load: 10% Load: 30% Job B Host group A Load: 30% Job 2 Load: 10% Load: 30% Job 3 Host group C 2 3 4 1 N um ber of j obs
Installation Configuration
Systemwalker Operation Manager SE/EE Installation Configuration
Management client (Windows)
SE: Standard Edition EE: Enterprise Edition
Schedule server [Windows/UNIX/Linux]
* For UNIX/Linux servers, a Windows PC for the management client will be required.
Job Server
[Windows/UNIX/Linux]
Client Task Link [Windows]
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