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    ActiveBatch Workload Automation

    Score7.5 out of 10
    N/AActiveBatch from Advanced Systems Concepts in New Jersey is IT workload automation software.N/A
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    ActiveBatch Workload Automation
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    ActiveBatch Workload Automation
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    Free/Freemium Version
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    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    Yes
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptional
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    ActiveBatch Workload Automation
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    Redwood Software
    Chose ActiveBatch Workload Automation
    In our organization we need to schedule job quite frequently and it was difficult to manage as we were doing it manually, thanks to ActiveBatch Workload Automation this feature has been automated and no manual intervention is required, which has resulted in less errors.With the …
    Incentivized
    Chose ActiveBatch Workload Automation
    ActiveBatch has improved the workload automation and job scheduling than ever before without a need of an external resource.
    Incentivized
    Chose ActiveBatch Workload Automation
    The workload automation solution is based on the specific needs of an organization, as well as the features, capabilities, and costs of various solutions. A thorough evaluation process and consideration of these factors can help ensure the selection of a solution that aligns …
    Incentivized
    Chose ActiveBatch Workload Automation
    It almost works everything good compares to other software, in terms of set up, in terms of cost, in terms of end number of options which is required for any organization you workuseful in planning your daily activities, providing the purchase order for raw materials, track the …
    Incentivized
    Chose ActiveBatch Workload Automation
    A well-known and established workload automation system with a solid track record for scalability and dependability is Control-M. However, many users note that Control-M is more sophisticated and takes longer to develop than ActiveBatch, which is frequently commended for its …
    Incentivized
    Chose ActiveBatch Workload Automation
    Users may manage and automate IT activities across many systems and applications using the complete task scheduling and automation platform known as ActiveBatch Workload Automation. It supports several different technologies, such as Windows, UNIX/Linux, Oracle, SAP, and many …
    Incentivized
    Chose ActiveBatch Workload Automation
    I have used other products but I do not have the level of experience with them as I do Active Batch.
    Incentivized
    Chose ActiveBatch Workload Automation
    I only have used this software, so I can't judge other software. I wasn't involved in decision making.
    Incentivized
    Chose ActiveBatch Workload Automation
    We looked at several other workload automation solutions and hands down we all looked at each other after seeing the demo and we all understood the genius of the application. To be honest we were all stunned and talked about it for weeks afterward. It didn't even compare to the …
    Incentivized
    Chose ActiveBatch Workload Automation
    I was not involved in the evaluation/purchase decision of ActiveBatch as that decision was made at our VP level. So I cannot comment on other product comparison.
    Incentivized
    Chose ActiveBatch Workload Automation
    During initial selection, we compared ActiveBatch with simple schedulers like Task Manager and cron, as well as VisualCron and JAMS. ActiveBatch had the widest range of triggers and the best scheduler/calendar system, and the most comprehensive list of easily-available actions.

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    Incentivized
    Chose ActiveBatch Workload Automation
    Control-M seems to be a more mature product with a cleaner user interface, however, ActiveBatch has the same functionality.
    Incentivized
    Chose ActiveBatch Workload Automation
    N/A - It was already in place when I was on the scene, but like I said earlier it is much more powerful than SQL Server Agent and probably anything we would've come up with from scratch using .Net. However if your needs are small and traffic is light, then maybe SQL Server …
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    95%
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
    94%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
    95%
    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    16 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    15 Answers
    Features
    ActiveBatch Workload Automation
    Workload Automation
    Comparison of Workload Automation features of ActiveBatch Workload Automation
    Feature
    ActiveBatch Workload Automation
    9.6
    22 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Multi-platform scheduling9.620 Ratings
    Central monitoring9.622 Ratings
    Logging9.621 Ratings
    Alerts and notifications9.622 Ratings
    Analysis and visualization9.621 Ratings
    Application integration9.621 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    ActiveBatch Workload Automation
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.6
    (23 ratings)
    Usability
    8.4
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    ActiveBatch Workload Automation
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Redwood Software
    Any large business or organisation that wants to manage their workload effectively and with the least amount of room for error might choose the ActiveBatch Automation tool. Being a consultant I feel that It aids in task automation and has the flexibility to change in response to varying company requirements. It helps to save huge time by doing all the repetitive tasks on daily basis. During the patching activity the schedulers can be stopped. It also help by alerting us if any system/job is down so that SLA can be saved. Overall ActiveBatch Automation stands as a dependable cornerstone for ensuring the seamless operation of our tasks.
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    Pros
    Redwood Software
    • Businesses can use ActiveBatch to plan tasks based on parameters like frequency, dependencies, and the time of day. By automating typical actions like backups and data transfers, businesses can make sure that crucial operations go off without a hitch.
    • Multiple systems and apps can be used in complicated workflows that ActiveBatch can automate. For instance, it can automate a workflow for processing orders from beginning to end, from the customer order through inventory control and delivery through the processing of invoices and payments.
    • Files can be sent between many platforms and systems safely with ActiveBatch. Transfers to cloud-based storage systems like Amazon S3 and Microsoft Azure are also included in this. SFTP and FTP transfers are also included.
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    Cons
    Redwood Software
    • On RARE occasions, have seen scheduling properties changed that don't take effect.
    • Simpler to understand/more robust reporting options would be nice to have.
    • Maybe I'm missing something, but why doesn't the Instances view show completion time? Just execution time and duration.
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    Usability
    Redwood Software
    We can easily add new plans/jobs in our batch schedules. Also, coordination with reporting and QA jobs is simple to do. Building schedules, restarting jobs, triggering dependencies is easy to understand. The system is very stable and allows us to easily see overall processing times.
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    Support Rating
    Redwood Software
    My colleague contacted them directly, I only know hearsay on this but it was not good.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Redwood Software
    The workload automation solution is based on the specific needs of an organization, as well as the features, capabilities, and costs of various solutions. A thorough evaluation process and consideration of these factors can help ensure the selection of a solution that aligns with overall business objectives and meets the specific needs of the organization.
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    Return on Investment
    Redwood Software
    • I have not run numbers to determine hard impact, but a quick estimate is that at least one job is running for a average of about 6 hours per day - that 6 hours, if done by hand, would equate to about 30 - 40 hours per day (and in some cases, could not be duplicated manually, as the job repeats faster than a person could accomplish one cycle.)
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