Rocket® Zeke™, Zebb®, Zack®, and Zara™

When it comes to managing your ecosystem, we know one size doesn't fit all.   That's why we've designed our solutions to integrate seamlessly. Whether you're using Zeke/Zena, Control-M, or IBM IWS, you can leverage APIs to connect the dots, construct detailed views, and understand how everything in your ecosystem is working together.  But now, we'd love to hear from you:  What schedulers are you using today?  What challenges are you facing when it comes to integration or visibility? ------------------------------Olivia SultanovSolution Marketing ManagerRocket Forum Shared Account------------------------------

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

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------------------------------

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 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------------------------------

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------------------------------

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------------------------------

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-------------------

As another month comes to a close, I'd like to take a moment to express my sincere thanks to everyone who has joined and contributed to this sub-forum. Together, we're building a vibrant and supportive community! 🔹 Highlights from This Month We shared a couple of insightful blog posts to keep you informed and inspired: Mastering Date Manipulation Variables in Rocket® Zeke™ Scheduling What Makes AI Predictive Pulse Secure? If you haven't had the chance to check them out yet, feel free to read and share your thoughts! 🔹 Community Growth I'm excited that we've already grown into a community of 44 members! 🔹 Celebrating Our Top Contributors A special shoutout to this month's most active members: 🏆 @Brian Stahl and @Senthil Kumaran Suiryamoorthy 🔹 Looking Ahead We're always striving to make this space even more valuable for you. What topics or content would you like to see more of in the Forum? Let us know in the comments! Thank you once again for being such an important part of

Navigating a new community can come with a few questions. That’s why I’ve put together an FAQ page with the most common topics about using the forum—all in one place! 📌 Check it out here If you don’t see what you’re looking for or need extra help, drop a comment below or send me a DM—I'm here to help! 💬️------------------------------Martyna UleviciuteCustomer Community Managermuleviciute@rocketsoftware.com------------------------------

Our Zeke users told us they’re struggling with shifting date requirements in Zeke. That’s why we wrote a prescriptive blog on what Date Manipulation Variables is, how to handle relative dates, perpetual tasks & more with ease. Learn how to you can save time with Date Manipulation Variables Read the full blog post here------------------------------Olivia SultanovSolution Marketing ManagerRocket Forum Shared Account------------------------------

Hey everyone! 👋 I wanted to check-in. How’s your week treating you so far? Anything exciting happening—big wins, small victories, or even challenges you’re working through? Drop a comment below and let’s support each other. Whether it’s work, personal growth, or just a random thought on your mind, I'd love to hear from you! 💬 Let’s make this space a place for connection.------------------------------Martyna UleviciuteCustomer Community Managermuleviciute@rocketsoftware.com------------------------------

We have version 6.2 installed on our systems and version 7 on another.  We have experienced issues with version 7 in that on occasion when we preform a recycle it gets hung up, this has been an issue since last summer, we have been told it is some sort of memory overlay issue and Rocket Support is trying to work with IBM to come up with a fix, as such we were advised not to upgrade our 6.2 environment to version 7.  I am just wondering if anyone else in the community has run into this issue or if its unique to my organization. ------------------------------Brian StahlSenior Mainframe Systems EngineerRocket Forum Shared Account------------------------------

I hope you're enjoying this space and see the potential to make it your own.   I just wanted to share a few tips on how to make the most of your time here on the Rocket Software Forum:     1. Set up your profile for success Let others know who you are by adding a profile picture and sharing details about your role, interests, and industry. This is a great way to connect with peers and build your network. 2. Navigate the community Use the navigation menu at the top to explore: - Home: Discover the latest discussions, Q&As, and events- Forums: You may find other forums that also match your interests- Members: Search for and connect with fellow community members- Resources: Access valuable content like blog posts, announcements, and FAQs- Profile: Update your preferences and view your contributions in one place   3. Personalize your experience   Make the community work for you by adjusting your settings:   - Privacy sett

Rocket® Zeke™ users often find themselves grappling with date requirements that shift based on specific conditions like perpetual tasks, year-over-year calendar changes, or relative date formatting. That’s where date manipulation variables come into play. With Zeke’s robust system of date manipulation variables, you handle relative dates and date formats seamlessly, all while ensuring operations remain precise and efficient. This guide will walk you through what Date Manipulation Variables are, how to use them, and which best practices can optimize your workflows. What are date manipulation variables? Date Manipulation Variables in Zeke are powerful tools that allow you to dynamically calculate relative dates based on predefined parameters. Schedule events, run automated reports, or kickstart workflows with variables that provide flexibility by using relative selectors for custom date formatting. Key features Versatile formatting - Customize dates with dynamic variables to adapt to

AI Predictive Pulse provides each customer with their own dedicated instance and database, meaning your sensitive information is stored in an isolated environment. Simply put, your data is your own—there's no sharing between customers. This architecture is crucial in maintaining data privacy and ensuring compliance with rigorous security standards. To bolster this, AI Predictive Pulse adheres to a comprehensive suite of certifications designed to safeguard customer data. These certifications demonstrate our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of information security, privacy, and compliance on a global scale. Here's a closer look at the certifications powering our robust data management: SOC 2 Type 1 and Type 2 Compliance SOC 2 compliance ensures that the system overseeing your data is designed with security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy in mind. With both Type 1 and Type 2 certifications, AI Predictive Pulse not only meets the framework

Hi everyone, We’d love to know—what’s been your favorite feature of Zeke, Zebb, Zack and Zara and why? Sharing your experience could spark ideas for others and help us all get the most out of the products. This community is all about learning from and supporting one another, so your voice really matters here! Looking forward to hearing your thoughts. 😊------------------------------Martyna UleviciuteCustomer Community ManagerRocket Forum Shared Accountmuleviciute@rocketsoftware.com------------------------------

Your privacy is a top priority, and we’re putting the power in your hands! ✨ You can customize your privacy settings to feel comfortable in our community. Here’s how to do it: 1️⃣ Access your privacy settings:Navigate to My Profile -> My Account -> Privacy Settings to explore your options. 2️⃣ Choose your visibility: Want to appear in the members' roster so others can find you through search? Slide the toggle to Yes Prefer to stay incognito? Select No to keep your profile hidden 3️⃣ Control your personal information. Decide who can see specific details about you: Only Me: Keep it private My Contacts: Share only with your connections Members Only: Allow visibility to fellow community members Public: Make it accessible to everyone 📝 Need help? Check out our Getting Started Page for a quick guide on how to use the forum and make the most out of your experience.------------------------------Martyna UleviciuteCustomer Community ManagerRocket Forum Shared Accountmuleviciute

This is a dedicated introduction thread where you can tell us a bit about yourself and start networking with fellow members. Here’s how to get started: 1️⃣ Introduce yourself in this thread: use this simple template: Your name and role What brought you to the community An industry trend or topic you’re following closely 2️⃣ Engage with others—take a moment to read and respond to other members’ posts. You never know what connections you’ll spark! 3️⃣ While you’re at it, update your profile—add a profile picture, share your interests, and industry. It’s a great way to connect with fellow experts and build your network. This is your community, and we can’t wait to learn more about you and see the amazing collaborations that grow from these connections. Let’s get started! 🚀------------------------------Martyna UleviciuteCustomer Community ManagerRocket Forum Shared Accountmuleviciute@rocketsoftware.com------------------------------

You already know that success in today’s fast-moving world isn’t just about keeping up—it’s about staying ahead. Leveraging AI isn’t just a tech trend; it’s a way to ensure your business operates efficiently, meets critical deadlines, and delivers results your customers can count on. That’s where Rocket AI Predictive Pulse comes in. This powerful feature was built with your challenges in mind: ✅ Mitigate SLA misses: get ahead of potential issues before they become costly problems. ✅ Boost efficiency: predictive analytics help you optimize workflows and focus resources where they’ll have the biggest impact. ✅ Improve customer satisfaction: be proactive, not reactive—address challenges before they affect your customers. Curious to know more? Watch the webinar now! What’s your current approach to AI? Are you ready to take the next step?------------------------------Martyna UleviciuteCustomer Community ManagerRocket Forum Shared Accountmuleviciute@rocketsoftware.com-----------------