Event Automation
Trigger jobs to run based on external conditions with ActiveBatch’s rich, event-driven architecture. ActiveBatch supports a wide range of event types including email, file events, FTP file triggers, message queues, database modifications, tweets, and more. As a result, workflow processes can be initiated when a specific business or IT event occurs, reducing the chance of delays.
ActiveBatch supports over a dozen event triggers across many platform and application types, including:
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Email (inclusive or exclusive words, subject line, sender, etc.)
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File events (creation, modification, deletion, appearance, etc.)
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FTP trigger
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Completion status of predecessor Jobs (success, failure, or conditional)
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System startup
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SNMP trapping
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JMS / JMX events
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Microsoft Message Queues (MSMQ)
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Trigger- and Constraint-Based Scheduling Options
ActiveBatch is a trigger-based automation system, but it also supports constraint-based scheduling (CBS), providing users with additional scheduling options, flexibility, and ease of use.
Flexible Date/Time Scheduling and Business Day Scheduling
ActiveBatch incorporates the most granular date and time scheduling including calendars, fiscal year dates, time zones, custom tags, and more. ActiveBatch also supports scheduling workflows based on the business day, as defined by your organization.