Introducing
FUJITSU Software
Systemwalker Operation Manager
V13.8.0
May 2015
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Contents
Operational Issues in Large-scale
Environments
Features of Systemwalker Operation
Manager
Installation Configuration
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Operational Issues in Large-scale
Environments
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Evolving Server Integration and Virtualization
Against the backdrop of cost reduction, server integration through
virtualization has recently made great advances
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.
Existing system groups
Integrated infrastructure/virtualized environment
Server integration
• Promotion of virtualization
• Promotion of infrastructure integration
• System infrastructure by business unit
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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
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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
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Concurrent Startup and Results Management
V13.8 NEW
Efficient on-demand batch processing
Enables concurrent execution of the same job net
Execution control
 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
Branch A
Started concurrently with a
single definition
Branch B
Branch C
Job net definition
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Expansion of Job Types
V13.8 NEW
Expands the job types to enable on-demand batch processing
Job 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
Sets startup conditions for jobs in the flow
Pass parameters between
jobs
(such as file names)
Set startup conditions for jobs in the flow:
- Wait for file
- Occurrence of message event
- Arrival of specified time
- Wait for specified time
Manage branching
and aggregation
with decision jobs
"Wait with OR"
condition from
multiple routes
You can express the job flow in a job net as is.
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Automation using Systemwalker
Operation Manager
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Achieve Stable Operations in Large-scale Environments
Record
management
Business scheduling
Batch business/online
business/backups etc. can be
scheduled flexibly
Stable operation
of jobs
Business operation
records can be analyzed
and evaluated
The operational status of the
business can be visually
monitored
Business
operation
Automated operation of the virtual system
22:00
6:00
Start
virtual
server
Start service
Business operation
Business error
recovery
Stop service
Stop
virtual
server
Stop
physical
server
Power off
Power on
Start
physical
server
Task Link
backup
Provides total support from automated operation of the entire system through to
scheduling of jobs to achieve stable operation of the business system
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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
(1) Start
physical server
(2) Start
virtual machine
(3) Start business on
virtual machine
(5) Stop
physical server
(4) Stop
virtual server
Virtual machines
Systemwalker Operation Manager
(1) - (5) are executed
automatically
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Virtual machine
Virtual machine
Virtual machine
Virtual machine
Application
Application
Application
Application
Windows
Windows
Linux
Linux
Physical machines
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Planning and Execution of Business
Plan-based automated operations to prevent illegal operations and human errors
Standardization of backup procedures by automating the series of operations up to
"business completion check and backup"
Unnecessary virtual servers are stopped depending on the time of day
Automatic execution
(business schedule)
Stop business
Stop virtual machine
Automatic backup
Business
data
Backup
data
* A backup product such as
ARCserve is required to
perform the backup.
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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
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Product Excellence
A configurable scheduler that provides flexible support for 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.
"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"
 Temporary changes can be scheduled in advance, specifying the change period from start to finish, so you
won't forget to reset it
"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"
 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
Compared to our competitor's schedulers, only one-sixth of the annual man-hours
is required to handle operation changes.
(Migration case for Distributor A currently in circulation)
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Features of Systemwalker
Operation Manager
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Integrating the Required Functions
Integrates the functions required for automatic operation of the system
Achieves automation of the entire business system with one product
Integrated product means easy installation and environment setup
Product name
Function
Job scheduling (schedule function)
Job Execution Control (job execution function)
Management console, Web Console
Systemwalker
Operation Manager
Client Task Link
Print job net or operational status
Server power control
File transfer, file operation
Automatic action (Windows only)
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Easy System Installation
Shortens installation time for a new system and migration towards newer versions
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
New installation:
Adding servers:
Version upgrade:
Backup of the environment:
 Only one installation is required
Install
 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 automatically
 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
Policy distribution
Definition
information
Existing server
Additional server
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System Extension is Simple
Connectivity with the old version is guaranteed, and long term use is possible
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
 Coexistence with different versions and system
configurations is possible
The existing system
can be used 'as is'
V13
V12
V10
Schedule server
LAN/WAN
V11
V13.8
V10
V10
Increase in new OS servers
Note: The functions that can be used are the same as those provided in the old version
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Flexible Schedule Settings
Flexible support for irregular operation patterns
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
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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
Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays The first "3rd business day" of the month, Irregular operation patterns are defined
are configured as holidays (future agendas
for example, is specified
as startup day templates
are preset)
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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
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
 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
Job B
Preset
Job A
Job C
Schedule
information
Register
Job D
Job B
Job
B
Job B
Job A
From Jan 1
Dec 21 to 31
Up to and including Dec 20
Job C
Job B
Job A
Job B
Job C
Job D
Job B
Job A
Job C
Job B
Jan 1
Automatic reset
processing
Dec 21
Automatic change processing
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Easy to Understand Monitoring Window
All business is monitored in a Gantt chart in real time
Monitoring all businesses in real time
 Checking the schedule status of the business
 Monitoring the execution status of the business
Notifying the administrator
 Business errors are notified to the developer automatically by
email or an event
* This function is only available in Windows.
Monitoring business delays and businesses that have been running for a long 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
 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
Business execution status
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Advanced Job Execution Performance
Job delays are prevented via an advanced Job Execution Control function
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
Schedule server
Execution server
- Job execution
- Load distribution
Job B
Number of jobs
Job net A
Job A
Job D
Job C
Job net B
Job 1
Job 2
Job 3
Job 4
Job 5
4
3
Job 4
2
Job 2
1
Job B
Queue 1
Job C
Queue 2
Host group A
Host group C
Host group B
Job B
Load: 10%
Job 3
Queue 3
Job C
Load: 30%
Load: 80%
Load: 30%
Job 2
Load: 30%
Job 3
Load: 10%
Finished
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Load: 30%
Running
Waiting
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Installation Configuration
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Installation Configuration
Systemwalker Operation Manager SE/EE Installation Configuration
Management client
(Windows)
Job Server
[Windows/UNIX/Linux]
Schedule server
[Windows/UNIX/Linux]
Client Task Link
[Windows]
* For UNIX/Linux servers, a Windows PC for the management client will be required.
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EE: Enterprise Edition
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