Software helps improve work management.
Press Release Summary:
Tivoli Workload Scheduler v8.2 helps users schedule, coordinate, and automate enterprise-wide, mission-critical application execution to aid in ensuring consistent, reliable operations. Offerings include SSL-based authentication and encryption and SAP R3, PeopleSoft, and Oracle E-Business support. Product is comprised of Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS® and Tivoli Workload Scheduler Host Edition, Tivoli Workload Scheduler, and Tivoli Workload Scheduler for Applications.
Original Press Release:
IBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler V8.2 Can Help Improve Work Management
At a Glance
IBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler helps users schedule, coordinate, and automate mission-critical application execution across the enterprise to help ensure consistent reliable operations.
V8.2 enhancements can provide:
o Improved performance and end-to-end functions
o Easier migration for OPC customers
o Improved networking and security through the addition of SSL-based authentication and encryption
o Improved SAP R3, PeopleSoft, and Oracle E-Business support in Tivoli Workload Scheduler for Applications
For ordering, contact:
Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or the Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL (Reference: YE001).
Overview
IBM Tivoli® Workload Scheduler can help reduce the complexity of managing the workload on mainframes and open systems by planning and organizing virtually every phase of workload production, managing the production environment, and automating many operator activities.
The IBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler solution consists of four products.
o IBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS® (formerly called Tivoli Operations and Planning [OPC) and IBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler Host Edition - are essentially the same product offered under different terms and pricing. These products are focused on mainframe-based scheduling.
o IBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler - is for open systems-based scheduling and can be used with the mainframe-based products for a comprehensive solution across both distributed and mainframe environments.
o IBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler for Applications - enables direct, easy, integration between the Workload Scheduler engine and enterprise applications such as Oracle E-Business Suite, PeopleSoft, and SAP R/3.
Tivoli Workload Scheduler V8.2 is designed to help:
o Improve integration and migration from Tivoli OPC
o Improve end-to-end performance and function
o Improve availability and communication
o Improve networking and security through the addition of Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) based authentication and encryption
o Improve firewall support
o Improve job execution in distributed environments
o Improve SAP R/3, PeopleSoft, and Oracle E-Business support in Tivoli Workload Scheduler for Applications
Key Prerequisites
A supported UNIX®, Windows®, or z/OS operating system and supporting hardware platform.
Planned Availability Date
June 27, 2003
