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ProcMan: The Change Management Tool for Control-M, IWSz, and JCL

 

ProcMan is a powerful solution for managing and controlling changes to workload objects such as Control-M, IZWS, and JCL. It optimizes IT workflows, simplifies handover processes, and ensures maximum transparency and control in your IT environment.

With ProcMan, you automate changes, manage versions, and effectively implement the four-eyes principle. Thanks to seamless integration into existing systems and a flexible API, ProcMan supports all phases of your IT processes, from development to production. Through role-based workflows, automated deployments, and complete audit tracking, you sustainably increase the efficiency and security of your IT operations.

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Benefits at a Glance

Custom Workflows

Create tailored workflows that meet your specific business requirements. These workflows automate the creation, editing, and deletion of workload objects and ensure seamless integration into existing systems.

Versioning and Reporting

All changes are stored in the ProcMan database with full audit-proof integrity. Generate detailed reports with a single click, documenting every change, the affected object, and the timestamp.

Four-Eyes Principle

Increase the security of your IT operations through the four-eyes principle, ensuring that changes are validated by different individuals. Adherence to hands-off principles minimizes manual interventions and prevents errors.

Rules and Compliance​

Define custom rules and policies for JCL, IWS, or Control-M. User inputs are automatically validated to ensure they meet your defined standards.

Object Generation​

Based on your rules and mapping definitions, ProcMan generates your JCL, Control-M folders/jobs, or IZWS application descriptions. This is fully automated for every environment, from development through testing to production.

Scheduled Auto-Updates​

With the built-in scheduler, time-based updates can be automatically deployed to target environments. This saves resources and significantly reduces the error rate.

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Central Control & Transparency ​

ProcMan provides a central platform for managing and tracking all workload changes. The entire process chain, from request through approval to deployment – is fully traceable and documented with audit-proof integrity.

Flexible Role & Permission Management​

Define custom user roles with specific access rights. Whether developer, operator, or administrator – each user receives only the functions and permissions relevant to their role, increasing both security and efficiency.

Multi-Environment Management​

Manage workload definitions and deployments across multiple environments, from development through testing to production. ProcMan ensures consistent, error-free transfers between systems.

Change Tracking & Traceability​

All changes to workload objects are documented with timestamps, user information, and version numbers. This ensures full traceability of who made which changes and when.

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Contact us today to schedule a demo for your organization. Let our experts show you how ProcMan optimizes your change management and automates your IT processes. See firsthand how our solution streamlines workflows, documents changes with audit-proof integrity, and enhances security through the four-eyes principle. Together, we’ll analyze your requirements and demonstrate how ProcMan integrates seamlessly into your IT landscape.

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FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions About ProcMan

What concrete benefits does ProcMan offer my organization?
ProcMan optimizes your change management by reducing manual errors, automating processes, and ensuring complete documentation. It facilitates collaboration between teams, minimizes coordination issues, and ensures a smooth transition of changes through development, testing, and production.
How does ProcMan support my workflow?
ProcMan offers role-based workflows that can be individually customized. Changes are automated based on rules, ensuring consistency and meeting the requirements of every phase, from development to production.
Can ProcMan be integrated into my existing IT infrastructure?
Yes, ProcMan features universal interfaces such as APIs that enable seamless integration into existing systems. This optimizes the automation process on both z/OS and distributed platforms.
Which users benefit most from ProcMan?
ProcMan is ideal for a wide range of IT roles, including developers, testers, production planners, operators, and administrators. The intuitive web interface makes it accessible and easy to use for everyone.
How does ProcMan ensure the security of my changes?
ProcMan implements the four-eyes principle, ensuring that critical changes are validated by different individuals. All changes are documented with audit-proof integrity and can be traced in detail at any time.
Can ProcMan help with compliance requirements?
Yes, ProcMan supports compliance by defining and enforcing rules and policies for JCL, IWS, and Control-M. All changes are automatically validated and documented to ensure maximum transparency and traceability.
How does ProcMan simplify reporting?
With ProcMan, you can generate detailed reports at the click of a button, documenting every change – including the affected object, the time, and the type of change. These reports meet all requirements for transparency and audit compliance.
Can ProcMan automate changes across different environments?
Yes, ProcMan automates the generation and deployment of workload objects across any number of environments. Scheduled and automated deployments significantly reduce manual effort and increase efficiency.