What does VISUALjob EPD do?
VISUALjob EPD is a workbench designed for developing JCL (Job Control Language) and schedules specifically for the Tivoli Workload Scheduler (TWS). It provides a centralized environment for managing and creating production jobs.
Is this a system, application, or tool?
VISUALjob EPD is a toolset. It provides a collection of tools and interfaces to facilitate the development, management, and scheduling of batch jobs within the Tivoli Workload Scheduler environment.
What types of organizations use this?
Organizations that rely heavily on batch processing and use Tivoli Workload Scheduler to manage their workloads are ideal candidates for VISUALjob EPD. This includes enterprises in industries such as banking, finance, insurance, and retail, where efficient and reliable batch job scheduling is critical.
When should we consider VISUALjob EPD?
A company should consider using VISUALjob EPD when they need a more efficient and user-friendly way to develop and manage their Tivoli Workload Scheduler JCL and schedules. It is particularly useful when dealing with complex scheduling requirements and a large number of batch jobs.
What are the alternatives to VISUALjob EPD?
Alternatives to VISUALjob EPD include other JCL management and scheduling tools, as well as manual JCL development and scheduling processes. Some competing products include Rocket OpsCentral, Rocket Cortex-Prep, Workload Planner, TWSeasy, and OPS/JCLMaster.