Automic Workload Automation

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Questions:

We are testing the v12 version (we use the v10 version now). In the v12 version there is a new process (JWP). In the doc, I can find: 
As of v12 several important functions in the Automation Engine and thus AWA depend on the JWP being installed and running. 
Therefore the JWP's installation is mandatory. 

So it's necessary that I configure this JWP process but: 
1. what is the function of this process? I can find "serveral functions" but can't find what exactly 
2. In the documentation there is a description about sql server. We use an ORACLE RAC db, so I just have to configure the link to that oracle db? 

Answers:

1. The JWP is a component of the Automation Engine which is required for the following functions: 

Single Sign-on (via KDC) 
Adaptive ERT calculation 
FunctionExport with references 
Application Release AutomationIntegration 
ECCGlobal Search 

More Information please check:https://docs.automic.com/documentation/webhelp/english/ALL/components/AE/11/All%20Guides/help.htm#ucacys.htm%3FTocPath%3DAdministration%2520Guide%7CInstallation%7CNew%2520Installation%7CInstallation%2520Procedure%7CInstalling%2520the%2520Automation%2520Engine%7C_____4

2. Yes, please go to the tnsnames.ora file and verify the host and service_name. Implement that into the JDBC's SQLDRIVERCONNECT=. 
E.g: SQLDRIVERCONNECT=jdbc:oracle:thin:@dal01dudbs032.test.com:1522/DAPWX9.test.com

I've mentioned this before, but it is enough of a change I will again. :)

Please be aware of the scaling recommendations for performance changing in v12:
https://docs.automic.com/documentation/webhelp/english/AWA/12.0/DOCU/12.0/AWA%20Guides/help.htm#AWI/Installation/installation_sizing_awi.htm

So not only is the JWP a vital component, but please make sure in environment setup it doesn't become a bottleneck or single point of failure. 

I think AWA Version 12.X onward, in-addition to the above list , All object searches and more importantly the Process Monitoring Perspective on AWI completely depend on JWP.

I discovered one more feature that depends on the JWP in v12: the Agents sheet of the Administration perspective in the Automic Web Interface.

I have yet to install a JWP.  (It is optional on V11).

Can you run more than one to offer backup and/or better throughput?

Pete Wirfs wrote:

I have yet to install a JWP.  (It is optional on V11).
Can you run more than one to offer backup and/or better throughput?

Yes. We run one JWP per node in our AE cluster (two in total).