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CA-7

Computer Associates Workload Automation

Enhanced Definition

A comprehensive job scheduling and workload automation tool from Broadcom (formerly Computer Associates) that manages batch processing workflows, dependencies, and resource allocation across mainframe and distributed environments.

Key Characteristics

- Centralized job scheduling and monitoring
- Complex dependency management
- Calendar-based and event-driven scheduling
- Cross-platform workload coordination
- Automatic restart and recovery capabilities
- Job Scheduling: Time-based and demand-driven execution
- Dependency Management: Predecessor/successor relationships
- Resource Control: Dataset, device, and system resource management
- Workload Forecasting: Capacity planning and optimization
- Performance Monitoring: Runtime statistics and reporting
CA-7 Components:
- Job Master: Repository of job definitions
- Queue Manager: Controls job submission and execution
- Requirement Manager: Tracks dependencies and resources
- Schedule Database: Maintains scheduling calendars
- User Interface: Online panels and command interface
Scheduling Features:
- Time-based scheduling with calendar support
- Event-driven triggering (file arrival, message, etc.)
- Workload balancing across multiple systems
- Priority-based execution queuing
- Conditional processing based on results

Use Cases

- Enterprise batch job scheduling
- End-of-day and month-end processing
- Data warehouse ETL orchestration
- Report distribution automation
- Cross-platform workflow coordination