9.1 Overview of web interfaces available in JP1/AJS3

JP1/AJS3 users can monitor the execution status and results of jobnets from various locations or environments by using the Internet.

The following two programs can be used on the monitoring terminal (client) to access the Internet:

• Web browser (Web GUI)

  The Web GUI allows the JP1/AJS3 user to monitor the status of JP1/AJS3, and the progress and results of unit executions by using a web browser installed in the client environment. Jobnets can also be executed or suspended from the web browser.

• User application

  JP1/AJS3 provides HTTP-based APIs for users. JP1/AJS3 users can use these APIs to develop their own applications. For example, an API that obtains the execution information of units and an API that registers units for execution are available.

To monitor jobnets via the Internet by using the above programs, JP1/AJS3 - Web Console (a component of JP1/AJS3 - Manager) is required. The host on which JP1/AJS3 - Web Console is installed is called the Web Console server.

The Web Console server serves as a web server and web application server to control HTTP communication and web applications. In addition, when a client requests unit information, the Web Console server obtains the status of JP1/AJS3, and the unit information from JP1/AJS3 - Manager and then sends the information to the client as a response.

The following figure shows an overview of communication via the Web Console server.

Figure 9‒1: Overview of communication via the Web Console server

For details about the system configuration, see 2.2.5 Examples of system configurations that include a Web Console server in the JP1/Automatic Job Management System 3 System Design (Configuration) Guide.

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