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AutoMate BPA Server Enhanced Data Sharing
AutoMate's implementation of variables, arrays and datasets play an important role in the construction of intelligent, flexible and nimble automated processes because they enable a means to store and share dynamic values for use in any task step as well as associated sub-tasks. Once created, these objects can be used in any action's properties that allow input of expressions by simply placing the object name between percent signs (%). This makes it possible for the same task to process different sets of data each time it executes.
AutoMate 7 Installation Instructions
In addition to the powerful capabilities found in AutoMate 6, AutoMate 7 encompasses a variety of new actions designed to automate Twitter and Instant Message operations, web service activities, Active Directory management and XML manipulation, just to name a few. This article will provide important information and illustrated instructions regarding the installation of AutoMate 7.
Using AutoMate to Perform Desktop Interactions
AutoMate is certainly the ideal tool to use when it comes to automating the procedure of interacting with controls within a window or navigating through a webpage, application or other types of interfaces. AutoMate includes numerous interactivity related actions that can impersonate any mouse or keyboard activity as well as virtually any form of desktop interactions performed manually. This article will describe some of the more commonly used Interactivity actions and how they are used to navigate and interact with interfaces as well as supply possible solutions to some frequent interactivity and navigation related problems.
Check for Files That are Zero Bytes
This task will loop through a folder and check for any files that are zero bytes or empty using the function FileLen() to get the size of the file. An IF conditional is used to evaluate whether it is less than 1 byte in size. If the file is 0 bytes a message dialog will be displayed that the file is zero bytes in size.
Working with Agent Groups in BPA Server
An Agent Group is a distinct AutoMate BPA Server object that contains one or more Agents within a logical group. They can be used as workflow objects in place of individual Agents to distribute conditions and tasks to multiple machines across an enterprise. The use of Agent Groups can be more convenient in situations where multiple agents need to be selected for automated execution. Instead of assigning each individual agent, you can simply create an Agent Group which contains the specific agents to be assigned.
Enhanced Online Communications - IM and Twitter
Introduction E-mail has gained popularity with the spread of the Internet and has essentially been the preferred method of on-line communications ever since. However, in recent years, e-mail has been looked upon as a bit of a thorn in the side of companies due to the increase of spam and virus attacks. As a result, many organizations are adopting new and unique ways to communicate on-line, particularly through the use of Instant Messaging and Twitter technologies.
Agent Failover Setup in AutoMate BPA Server
IntroductionAutoMate BPA Server provides "Failover" capability in servers, systems or networks that require continuous availability and a high degree of reliability. Failover is the ability for an Agent to switch over automatically to a redundant or standby AutoMate BPA server component upon failure or abnormal termination of the previously active server component. Failover happens without human intervention. The second server will immediately take over the work of the first as soon as it detects a loss of communication.
AutoMate BPA Server Cross-Platform Automation
Introduction Increasing numbers of businesses require solutions to help unify their disparate computing platforms to better improve productivity. The upcoming BPA Server version 7.1.0.0 upgrade will enable organizations to create these kinds of solutions by including support for direct execution across multi-platforms. This new functionality broadens the spectrum of AutoMate BPA Server by extending business and IT process automation capabilities across various computers within the network, regardless of its operating system.
Automating Environment Variable Management
IntroductionEnvironment variables are a set of dynamic values consisting of system information that can control the behavior of various programs. They consist of specially named aliases or placeholders for certain basic system properties that are present for convenience in programming and system administration. AutoMate encompasses a number of actions designed to automate the creation, manipulation and management of environment variables in a Windows-based operating system. These actions reside in the Task Builder"s Available Actions pane located in the Environment Variables folder.
AutoMate 7 Multi-Machine Capabilities
IntroductionUsually, AutoMate 7's Task Administrator console is used to access the Task Service on the local machine. However, it is also capable of Remote Administration, the ability to deploy and manage tasks remotely by accessing an AutoMate Task Service installed on a remote machine via a TCP/IP connection. This article will present detailed information regarding all aspects of AutoMate 7"s Remote Administration feature. It will provide step by step instructions concerning remote connection, task deployment and remote management. It will also discuss External Database Logging functionality in relation to Remote Administration and point out various forms of remote connection types available.
