Task Types

Task Type

Usage

Workflow

Create a sequence of connected tasks, which could include other workflows.

Linux/Unix

Run a platform-specific application on a Linux/Unix machine.

Windows

Run a platform-specific application on a Windows machine.

z/OS

Run a platform-specific application on a z/OS machine.

Universal Command

Run a platform-specific application on a machine where Universal Command is running.

SAP

Send commands to an SAP system and gather status information and output back from SAP.

PeopleSoft

Send commands to a PeopleSoft system and gather status information and output back from PeopleSoft.

File Transfer

Execute file transfers on remote machines using FTP, FTPS, SFTP, and UDM protocols.

Manual

Create a pause in the workflow during which the user must take some action.

Timer

Execute a timer command for a specified period of time or until a specific time.

SQL

Execute one or a series of SQL statements against the database specified in the task.

Stored Procedure

Execute a stored procedure against the database specified in the task.

Email

Create and send emails.

Web Service

Invokes a Web Service running on any application server.

RecurringSpecifies the recurrence of a task run.

Task Monitor

Monitor another task or tasks for one or more specific statuses.

Agent File Monitor

Monitor a specific remote machine for the creation, deletion, change, existence, or non-existence of one or more files at a specific location.

Remote File Monitor

Monitor for a file on a remote machine where an FTP server is running.

System Monitor

Monitor a specific remote machine and check for free disk space.

Variable Monitor

Monitor the value of a Global variable.

Email Monitor

Monitor a Mailbox Folder for one or more specific statuses.

Universal MonitorMonitor published Universal Events.

Application Control

Execute a start, stop, or query command against an application in the Controller network.

Universal

Execute a user-defined script in a Universal Template on which the task is based.

Built-In Variables

Several built-in variables are available for use in all task types; other built-in variables exist for specific task types.