Rocket® Workload Automation

The month of April has been quite eventful. And I'm here to give you the lowdown! Community growth It's been another month of new members joining this sub-forum. Now we're 85 and counting! Speaking of great numbers... Rocket Software just turned 35! We're celebrating decades of innovation and IT modernization. To learn more about our journey to this milestone, click here. Our most recent webinar Just this Tuesday, we went live with What’s New in Zeke Web 1.1.6? webinar. A big thank you to those who participated. In case you missed it, feel free to watch it here on demand. To follow up, we'll be hosting an Ask Me Anything session here on the sub-forum May 29 (Thursday), 10-11 a.m. EST. Mark your calendars and be on the sub-forum to use an exclusive opportunity to ask any of your burning questions to our product gurus. For more about the AMA session, click here. We want your feedback! Get a $25 gift card for sharing your experience with Zeke on Gartner Peer Insights! The link expire

Instead of running tasks every half hour to check for files, Director Monitor automates the process for you. It detects when a file appears in a specific directory and ensures it’s triaged to the right process based on your needs. Did you know you can add multiple source paths to the source path field by using a comma-separated list of fully qualified paths? If you need to monitor a specific file across multiple locations, you can include all the paths in a single line. This means one directory monitor can check multiple folders simultaneously. For example, you can use one source path line to monitor files in both folder A and folder B. The file monitor will then automatically search both locations for files 1, 2, 3, and 4, saving you the trouble of manually checking each folder separately. Here’s how it works across retail and banking industries: Retail: Most retailers have a file listing what was sold. Director Monitor moves it to a directory for processing, helping you track sales

Hi all, I hope your week has been going well! I just wanted to pop in and make sure all of your questions are addressed: Do you have any unresolved questions about using the forum? Do you need any guidance or advice on using this platform to your best advantage? Feel free to reach out here in the comments or via direct message. Cheers!------------------------------Martyna UleviciuteCustomer Community Managermuleviciute@rocketsoftware.com------------------------------

Hi all, I hope your week has been going well! I just wanted to pop in and make sure all of your questions are addressed: Do you have any unresolved questions about using the forum? Do you need any guidance or advice on using this platform to your best advantage? Feel free to reach out here in the comments or via direct message. Cheers!------------------------------Martyna UleviciuteCustomer Community Managermuleviciute@rocketsoftware.com------------------------------

If you’re troubleshooting an application in Zena or Enterprise Orchestrator, you need to check the status of a specific job flow and keep an eye on the overall system health. Without tabs, you’d be switching between different windows or views, losing your train of thought and wasting precious time. Here’s a quick post on how to open multiple tabs in Zena and Enterprise Orchestrator’s UI so you never have to lose your train of thought again. With multiple tabs, you have the option to rearrange tabs. As shown in the diagram below, you have the option to close tabs, close other tabs, or close all tabs. This capability is available in operations and authoring pane. ------------------------------Olivia SultanovSolution Marketing ManagerRocket Forum Shared Account------------------------------

Custom Dashboards provider users with a personalized and efficient way to monitor systems. Here’s a quick breakdown of what they are and why they’re useful: What are Custom Dashboards? Custom dashboards allow you to create tailored views of the most relevant information for your specific needs and responsibilities. Instead of being stuck with a pre-defined layout, you can choose the data and visualizations that matter most to you. Data Visualization: You can add various widgets to your dashboard to display data in different formats such as charts, graphics, tables, and gauges. This makes it easier to understand complex information at a glance. Real-time Monitoring: Many widgets update in real-time, giving you up-to-the-minute insights into the performance and status of your system. This helps you identify and address issues quickly. Read more about custom dashboards here ------------------------------Olivia SultanovSolution Marketing ManagerRocket Forum Shared Account-----------------

Our upcoming webinar is happening on April 22 at 12-12:45 PM EST. Our product team will present the latest features and updates for Zeke Web 1.1.6:  Create Custom Fields: Enhance filtering and refine event sub-sections in large environments   Support for IBM i (iSeries AS400) tasks with ZAGENT: Enables agentless task/command submission on IBM i, eliminating the need for the Zeke agent (DMS) to be installed resulting in simple installation and implementation  Live Demo and Q&A: Experience the new release in action and get your questions answered during the live session  I highly encourage any of you who use Zeke or want to explore those options to participate.  Register here.  ------------------------------Martyna UleviciuteCustomer Community Managermuleviciute@rocketsoftware.com------------------------------

Our upcoming webinar is happening on April 22 at 12-12:45 PM EST. Our product team will present the latest features and updates for Zeke Web 1.1.6:  Create Custom Fields: Enhance filtering and refine event sub-sections in large environments   Support for IBM i (iSeries AS400) tasks with ZAGENT: Enables agentless task/command submission on IBM i, eliminating the need for the Zeke agent (DMS) to be installed resulting in simple installation and implementation  Live Demo and Q&A: Experience the new release in action and get your questions answered during the live session  I highly encourage any of you who use Zeke or want to explore those options to participate.  Register here.  ------------------------------Martyna UleviciuteCustomer Community Managermuleviciute@rocketsoftware.com------------------------------

It’s been an exciting March, and we’re looking to an even more eventful April. Here are some of the highlights of this month: Our sub-forum has been growing: We’ve grown into a community of 39 members! A warm welcome to everyone who’s joined us during March. I’m thrilled you’re here! Team’s growing too! We welcomed our new Product Manager @Paul Wade on the forum. He’s been posting some interesting pieces, explore threads for more. Fresh new content: A couple of interesting product posts came out this month. Check them out if you’ve missed them:  How-To Video: Configuring the Client Manager to Use HTTPS  Self-service Automation: Moving from human in the loop to human ON the loop  Webinar notice: If you use Zeke or are interested in what’s new with it, we’re holding a webinar on April 22, 12:00-12:45 PM EST. Topic: What’s New in Zeke Web 1.1.6? Register here. Forum survey: I’d like to thank those of you who have partic

It's been an eventful March, and we're gearing up for an even more packed April!  Sharing some of the highlights here: Our sub-forum has been growing: We're currently a community of 66! To all those who joined us through March – welcome on board! Another warm welcome! Our new Product Manager @Paul Wade has joined the sub-forum. We're excited you're here, Paul! Fresh new content: Our Solution Marketing Manager @Olivia Sultanov shares some great (blog) posts on a weekly basis:  Zeke Web Server Overview Zeke Web Server Series: Operations Screen Zeke Web Server Series: Milestones Forum survey: A big thank you for sharing your insights regarding the experience you've had with the Forum. I'm excited to translate that feedback into action points in building a better community platform for all Rocket customers. Webinar alert! On April 22, 12-12:45 PM EST, our product team will deep dive into the latest features and updates for Zeke Web 1.1.6! W

What are milestones, and do you actually use them? If not, you’re not alone—most users aren’t even aware of their importance. That’s why we’ve put together this post to explain what milestones are and how they can benefit you. What is a Milestone? Milestones are special events within a job flow that are considered important. They don’t have special processing rules or behavior compared to other events, but they serve as markers to help you easily identify and track critical points in your automated workflows. How Milestones are Used: ·         Monitoring: You can use the milestone flag to filter and view only the most critical events in your job flows, allowing you to focus on the most important tasks. ·         Reporting: Milestones can be used to generate reports on the progress of key activities and identify any potential bottlenecks/delays. ·         Alerting: You

So, you’ve got questions? Well, we’ve got answers! Whether you're wondering how to make the most out of your product or just need a little help, don’t be shy—pop into the community and ask away. Our team is ready to share their knowledge. Go ahead, fire away, and let’s keep the good vibes (and answers) rolling! 🚀------------------------------Martyna UleviciuteCustomer Community Managermuleviciute@rocketsoftware.com------------------------------

So, you’ve got questions? Well, we’ve got answers! Whether you're wondering how to make the most out of your product or just need a little help, don’t be shy—pop into the community and ask away. Our team is ready to share their knowledge. Go ahead, fire away, and let’s keep the good vibes (and answers) rolling! 🚀------------------------------Martyna UleviciuteCustomer Community Managermuleviciute@rocketsoftware.com------------------------------

Many of the companies I’ve worked with on automation are now expanding the scope of automation beyond IT and application workflows. They're pushing deeper into business units, actively identifying processes ripe for automation. A key focus in these efforts is understanding how to trigger automation effectively. What's the event that sets it in motion? How do we integrate these triggers into our systems? Today, processes are initiated by system notifications,  file arrivals, or other standard events. But one area with huge potential is automation triggered by humans - informed decisions made by people who stay in the loop. This on-demand, ad-hoc automation, where a human initiates or interacts with the process at a key step, is an essential piece of the puzzle for achieving pervasive or hyper-automation.  Think about workflows like onboarding new staff, offboarding, password resets, report generation, or approval processes. Many of these start with a human interaction or require a criti

This post will be about the Operations Screen – what you can see on it and what it can do for you. When you go to the Operations screen you can see what’s happening in today’s production schedule. Jobs can be monitored and managed with capability to hold, cancel, release, and perform other operations. Relevant run-time information is also available here, for you to drill down into. For example, milestones that are authored to alert when SLAs are at risk, can be monitored and managed here. See below example of the Operations Screen in Zeke Web Server Upgrading to the Zeke Web Server is free ------------------------------Olivia SultanovSolution Marketing ManagerRocket Forum Shared Account------------------------------

We are looking to move forward with upgrading from AIX 7.2 to 7.3 and would like to make sure there are no issues with the Agents that we currently run on the boxes. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Hey everyone, Just a quick reminder that our anonymous survey is still open! If you haven’t had a chance to share your thoughts yet, now’s the perfect time. Your feedback helps us improve the Rocket Software Forum—what’s working, what’s not, and what we can do to make this space even better for you. Whether you’ve been active or just browsing, your voice matters! ➡️ Take survey here Thanks to everyone who’s already participated—I truly appreciate it! And if you haven’t yet, I’d love to hear from you. 🚀------------------------------Martyna UleviciuteCustomer Community Managermuleviciute@rocketsoftware.com------------------------------

With Zeke Web Server, you can effortlessly handle all your Zeke instances directly from a web browser-no greenscreens required. This post will give you a quick rundown of what the Zeke Web Server is and what you can do with it. Best of all, upgrading is completely free! Zeke Web server allows users to access and manage Zeke events and work center functions through a web browser, rather than having to use traditional mainframe interfaces like TSO or ISPF, which can be complex and require specialized knowledge. Key Functions of the Zeke Web Server: ·       Access Zeke: Users can access and monitor Zeke events and work centers from any device with a web browser ·         Manage Zeke: Users can perform actions like scheduling jobs, viewing job status, and managing dependencies through the web interface ·         Improve Accessibility: The web interface makes Zeke more accessible to a wider range of users, including those who aren't familiar with traditional mainframe interfaces Want to

Hey everyone, happy Friday! It's been a few weeks since most of you joined the Rocket Software Forum, and I'd love to hear what you think so far! Since you're still new here, your insights are fresh, unbiased, and incredibly valuable. I've put together an anonymous survey to understand how you're using this space-what's working, what's not, and what could use some fine-tuning. Your feedback will help shape the future of this community, so take a few minutes to share your thoughts. No sugarcoating necessary. 👉 Take the survey here 👈 Thanks for being here and for making this space awesome. I appreciate you! 🚀------------------------------Martyna UleviciuteCustomer Community Managermuleviciute@rocketsoftware.com------------------------------

Hey everyone, happy Friday! It's been a few weeks since most of you joined the Rocket Software Forum, and I'd love to hear what you think so far! Since you're still new here, your insights are fresh, unbiased, and incredibly valuable. I've put together an anonymous survey to understand how you're using this space-what's working, what's not, and what could use some fine-tuning. Your feedback will help shape the future of this community, so take a few minutes to share your thoughts. No sugarcoating necessary. 👉 Take the survey here 👈 Thanks for being here and for making this space awesome. I appreciate you! 🚀------------------------------Martyna UleviciuteCustomer Community Managermuleviciute@rocketsoftware.com------------------------------

Configuring client manager for HTTPS might seem like an extra step, but it’s crucial for establishing secure communication and protecting sensitive data transmitted between clients and server. Here’s why: Encryption: HTTPS encrypts the data exchanged between the client and server, preventing unauthorized access and tampering. This is especially important when dealing with sensitive information like user credentials, financial data, or personal details. Authentication: HTTPS verifies the identity of the server, ensuring that clients are connecting to the legitimate server and not a malicious imposter. This helps prevent phishing attacks and other security threats. Data integrity: HTTPS ensures that the data transmitted between the client and server remains intact and unaltered. This prevents data corruption or manipulation during transit. Watch the 6-min how-to video that makes it easy to get started If you don’t feel like watching, check out the documentation notes: Zena 4.4.3 : Confi

We value your feedback! 📝 Share your experience with Zeke on Gartner Peer Insights and help shape the future of our products. As a thank-you, you’ll be eligible for a $25 gift card (while supplies last)! 🎁 ✅ Reviews are anonymous✅ Business email required✅ Don’t have an account? Creating one is quick and free! Take 15 minutes to make a difference 👉 Start Your Review for Zeke Your insights mean the world to us—thank you for your support! 🌟------------------------------Olivia SultanovSolution Marketing ManagerRocket Forum Shared Account------------------------------

I'd like to introduce myself, I'm Paul and I love to talk about Workload Automation. I helped design and develop my first Enterprise Scheduler in 1993 on IBM midrange systems (formerly AS400 but now known as IBM i). Today's Enterprise Workload Automation products are highly advanced and further along the automation continuum with even more exciting developments looming. I will be introducing some of these shortly in other posts but for now I just wanted to say hello and I'm looking forward to learning more about your challenges and how we can help you overcome them and drive operational efficiency. I live in the UK but please don't hold that against me it's just a time-zone issue so some of my posts/replies might appear to be odd hours however I do love engaging in all forms of workload automation so who's knows I might be up early 😊. Happy to hear your short intro's so we can get acquainted. ------------------------------Paul Wade B.Sc. Director, Product Management-------------------

I'd like to introduce myself, I'm Paul and I love to talk about Workload Automation. I helped design and develop my first Enterprise Scheduler in 1993 on IBM midrange systems (formerly AS400 but now known as IBM i). Today's Enterprise Workload Automation products are highly advanced and further along the automation continuum with even more exciting developments looming. I will be introducing some of these shortly in other posts but for now I just wanted to say hello and I'm looking forward to learning more about your challenges and how we can help you overcome them and drive operational efficiency. I live in the UK but please don't hold that against me it's just a time-zone issue so some of my posts/replies might appear to be odd hours however I do love engaging in all forms of workload automation so who's knows I might be up early 😊. Happy to hear your short intro's so we can get acquainted. ------------------------------Paul Wade B.Sc. Director, Product Management-------------------

As we wrap February, I want to take a moment to thank every one of you who has joined and contributed to this sub-forum. We're steadily growing into a strong community. 🔹 Content Highlights This month, we shared some exciting blog posts to keep you informed and ahead of the curve: Did you Know Rocket® Zena™ Has These Integrations? How to Navigate and Maximize the Features of the Mobile Browser Client What Makes AI Predictive Pulse Secure? Haven't had a chance to check them out? Dive in and let us know your thoughts! 🔹 Growing Together I'm happy to share that we've grown into a community of 26 members! 🔹What's Next? We want to ensure this space continues to serve your needs. What type of content or discussions would you like to see in the Forum? Let us know in the comments! Thank you again for being a part of this journey. We look forward to another month of learning and collaboration! ------------------------------Martyna UleviciuteCustomer Community Managermuleviciute@rock