Preface

This manual describes the linkage functionality of Job Management Partner 1/Automatic Job Management System 3 with other products (abbreviated hereafter to JP1/AJS3).

Organization of this preface

Intended readers
Organization of this manual
Organization of JP1/AJS3 manuals and choosing the right manuals
Replacing the term JP1/AJS3 - Agent with JP1/AJS3 - Agent Minimal Edition in this manual

■ Intended readers

This manual is intended for:

Those who wish to operate an automatic job execution system with JP1/AJS3 and those who design automatic job execution systems.
Those who operate an automatic job execution system with JP1/AJS3.

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■ Organization of this manual

This manual organized into the following chapters. The manual is a common reference for all supported operating systems. Any platform-dependent differences in functionality are noted in the manual.

1. Overview: Chapter 1 gives an overview of linking other products.
2. Linking Mail Systems: Chapter 2 describes how to link a mail system to send and receive mail.
3. Adding Custom Jobs: Chapter 3 describes how to add custom jobs to link other products.
4. Linking JP1/FTP: Chapter 4 describes how to link JP1/FTP to automatically transfer files.
5. Linking ERP Systems: Chapter 5 describes how to link ERP systems to automate ERP system processing.
6. Linking Mainframes Using JP1/OJE: Chapter 6 describes how to link JP1/OJE to execute mainframe processing.
7. Linking hp NonStop Server (Windows Only): Chapter 7 describes how to link HP NonStop Server to execute jobs.
8. Linking JP1/Script: Chapter 8 describes how to execute a script file created with JP1/Script.
9. Setup for Linking JP1/NQSEXEC: Chapter 9 describes how to link JP1/NQSEXEC to enter jobs into JP1/NQSEXEC.
10. Monitoring Jobnets Using JP1/IM: Chapter 10 describes how to use JP1/IM to monitor the execution state of JP1/AJS3.
11. Automatic Distribution Using JP1/Software Distribution: Chapter 11 describes how to use JP1/Software Distribution to distribute unit and calendar definition information.
12. Linking JP1/DH - AJE: Chapter 12 describes how to link JP1/DH - AJE to send and receive data to and from a JP1/DH - Server.
13. Linking JP1/PFM: Chapter 13 describes functionality that can be used, when JP1/AJS3 is linked with JP1/PFM, to examine the cause of a job delay or job failure that occurred because of a problem with system performance.

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■ Organization of JP1/AJS3 manuals and choosing the right manuals

There are 11 JP1/AJS3 manuals. The following table summarizes their contents.

No.	Manual	Contents
1	Getting Started (3021-3-B11(E))	Basic JP1/AJS3 operations
2	Overview (3021-3-B12(E))	JP1/AJS3 features Description of functions
3	System Design (Configuration) Guide (3021-3-B13(E))	Information that must be considered when designing a system Cautionary notes on designing a system
4	System Design (Work Tasks) Guide (3021-3-B14(E))	Information that must be considered when constructing jobs and jobnets Cautionary notes on designing jobs and jobnets
5	Configuration Guide (3021-3-B15(E))	Installation and setup procedures Environment setup procedure Description of environment setting parameters How to set up functions according to how the system is used
6	Administration Guide (3021-3-B16(E))	Information required to operate a system Know-how useful for JP1/AJS3 operation
7	Troubleshooting (3021-3-B17(E))	How to troubleshoot errors Data required when an error occurs
8	Operator's Guide (3021-3-B18(E))	How to operate JP1/AJS3 - View Description of windows and dialog boxes
9	Command Reference (3021-3-B19(E))	Command syntax Syntax and coding examples of information definition files API details and syntax
10	Linkage Guide (3021-3-B20(E))	Description of functions that can be used when linked with other products and the setup method
11	Messages (3021-3-B21(E))	Messages output by JP1/AJS3

Getting Started refers to JP1 Version 11 Job Management: Getting Started (Job Scheduler). "JP1 Version 11 JP1/Automatic Job Management System 3" is omitted in other manual names.

Use the following illustration and table as a guide to determine the manuals you need to read.

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Purpose	Required reading	Read as necessary
To learn about the basic usage of JP1/AJS3	Getting Started (3021-3-B11(E))	Operator's Guide (3021-3-B18(E))
To learn about JP1/AJS3's functionalities	Overview (3021-3-B12(E))	Linkage Guide (3021-3-B20(E))
To configure a system (including installation and setup) that automatically runs jobs	System Design (Configuration) Guide (3021-3-B13(E)) Configuration Guide (3021-3-B15(E))	Linkage Guide (3021-3-B20(E))
To design work tasks that will be automated (including job definitions and schedule definitions)	System Design (Work Tasks) Guide (3021-3-B14(E))	Operator's Guide (3021-3-B18(E))
To learn about monitoring and maintaining a running system	Administration Guide (3021-3-B16(E))	Troubleshooting (3021-3-B17(E)) Messages (3021-3-B21(E))
To learn about what action you need to take for problems that occur during operation	Troubleshooting (3021-3-B17(E))	Messages (3021-3-B21(E))
To learn about operating JP1/AJS3	Operator's Guide (3021-3-B18(E))	Command Reference (3021-3-B19(E))

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■ Replacing the term JP1/AJS3 - Agent with JP1/AJS3 - Agent Minimal Edition in this manual

This manual uses the term JP1/AJS3 - Agent to mean both JP1/AJS3 - Agent and JP1/AJS3 - Agent Minimal Edition. If you use JP1/AJS3 - Agent Minimal Edition, replace the term JP1/AJS3 - Agent with the term JP1/AJS3 - Agent Minimal Edition while reading this manual. If, however, a difference between JP1/AJS3 - Agent Minimal Edition and JP1/AJS3 - Agent is described, both terms (JP1/AJS3 - Agent Minimal Edition and JP1/AJS3 - Agent) are used.

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