What does ProcMan do?
ProcMan is a tool designed to streamline the migration of JCL (Job Control Language) and batch processing definitions from a test environment to a production environment. It helps ensure consistency and reduces errors during the deployment process.
Is this a system, application, or tool?
ProcMan is best classified as a tool set. It provides a collection of utilities and functions specifically designed to manage and automate the migration of batch processing components.
What types of organizations use this?
Organizations that rely heavily on batch processing and need to maintain consistency between their test and production environments will find ProcMan valuable. This includes companies in finance, insurance, and any industry with significant mainframe-based operations.
When should we consider ProcMan?
A company should consider using ProcMan when they experience frequent errors or inconsistencies when moving JCL and batch definitions between environments, or when they want to automate and standardize their deployment process.
When is ProcMan NOT a good fit?
If an organization has a limited reliance on JCL and batch processing, or if their environments are already highly automated and consistent, ProcMan might not be necessary. Also, if the organization is moving away from mainframe systems, ProcMan would not be a good fit.