What is CA VM:Schedule and what does it do?
CA VM:Schedule automates job scheduling and workload management on z/VM systems. It allows users to define, schedule, and monitor batch jobs, ensuring efficient resource utilization and timely completion of tasks.
How does CA VM:Schedule manage job schedules and resource allocations?
CA VM:Schedule uses configuration files to define job schedules, resource allocations, and dependencies. These files specify when jobs should run, which resources they require, and how they relate to other jobs in the system.
What are the main components of CA VM:Schedule?
The main components include the Scheduler, which manages job execution; the Event Manager, which handles event-based scheduling; and the Monitor, which provides real-time status updates. These components work together to ensure jobs are executed according to defined schedules and dependencies.
How does CA VM:Schedule handle security and access control?
CA VM:Schedule supports various authentication methods, including LDAP and integration with z/VM security systems. Access control is managed through a role-based access control (RBAC) model, allowing administrators to define roles and assign permissions to users based on their responsibilities.