Control-M SaaS
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Centralized Workflow Automation That Simplifies Complex Operations
What do you like best about the product?
Control-m provides the centralized automated scheduling and orchestration of work flows in across different platforms and applications . Mostly I like how it simplify complex jobs dependencies and ensuring SLA must meets and integrate with cross cloud platforms making operation more efficient and reliable .
What do you dislike about the product?
Below are some lists which i dislike in control-m .
1. Licensing cost relatively high comparing to other competitor of control-m .
2.GUI is looks outdated that can be upgraded .
3.Control-m is bit complex to configure for new users .
1. Licensing cost relatively high comparing to other competitor of control-m .
2.GUI is looks outdated that can be upgraded .
3.Control-m is bit complex to configure for new users .
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Below are some problems which was solved by control-m
1.Early alerts of SLA breaches which helps us to be ready for the disaster .
2.Different team's can view there jobs in one workflow
3.ON-prem and cloud jobs can be managed by admin team in one url also .
4.even if password expire of os or db the infra teams are able to take the backup of their db and os in control-m .
1.Early alerts of SLA breaches which helps us to be ready for the disaster .
2.Different team's can view there jobs in one workflow
3.ON-prem and cloud jobs can be managed by admin team in one url also .
4.even if password expire of os or db the infra teams are able to take the backup of their db and os in control-m .
Effortless Automation for Everyone
What do you like best about the product?
Makes automatization easy, fast and simple for anyone that uses it
What do you dislike about the product?
Sometimes the system is a bit slow to respond
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Financial reports, security copies and data transfer
Automation Made Simple with Control-M
What do you like best about the product?
I like Control-M for its simplicity and depth. Setting up connections and transfers is very simple with Control-M. I appreciate how it automates transfers and runs jobs, saving me from having to do it manually.
What do you dislike about the product?
I would like better outputs to understand errors.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use Control-M for managed file transfers, running SAP jobs, and encrypting and decrypting. It automates transfers and runs jobs, eliminating manual effort.
Versatile Orchestration Tool
What do you like best about the product?
I find Control-M to be a versatile and highly flexible product. It allows for groups of jobs to be configured to match business rules and requirements for diverse teams without forcing all teams to operate in the same way. I also appreciate the job flow self-documentation by the flow design, which makes it easy to reference and explain upstream and downstream processing steps, especially to less technical parties. The enterprise single-pane-of-glass visibility and dependency relationship flow are incredibly useful, and documentation linkage within the job to further details with just a click simplifies the process. Recommendation “7” due to the compexity of the product, and it being a heavyweight product. This is not a bad thing, however it is not for everyone in my opinion. Look for the time and resource required for a 1+ year integration effort.
What do you dislike about the product?
The product has been around a while and it should be flawless, but that's not the case. It's well known for its quirks and inconsistencies, and there are items that work differently between patch releases. It feels like QA is too light prior to launch.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Control-M offers enterprise visibility, dependency management, and self-documentation of workflows. It allows easy job flow referencing and supports diverse business needs without enforcing uniformity.
Positives and negatives
What do you like best about the product?
Automation of workload and business support.
What do you dislike about the product?
Upgrade challenges, lack of documentation and integration challenges.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Automation
Seamless Integration and Orchestration Across Compute Engines
What do you like best about the product?
Integration with all compute engines, orchestration
What do you dislike about the product?
Capability for high availability. Video demos on features missing on website.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Batch job management, SLA
Effortless to Use with Outstanding Observability
What do you like best about the product?
Ease of use and observability make the product very user friendly.
What do you dislike about the product?
The upgrades from version 9.0.20.x has been a difficult task.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
SLA management is always a concern. Control-M helps us track deviations from normal runs of workflows.
Effortless Scheduling and Versatile Job Management
What do you like best about the product?
Ease of use. Multiple ways of scheduling and connecting jobs.
What do you dislike about the product?
The differences between the client and the web. They changed terminology in the web, but not in the client, so as we try to move from one to the other, there is some difficulty in finding things. The scheduling in the web is different and harder to use. Maybe because there are more options. We have not had time to look into these changes and how to use it.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
The integration with different services, so we can move away from using scripts. Looking forward to implementing MFT and getting rid of all of our current FTP scripts.
Best views for complex data
What do you like best about the product?
The reporting and forecasting abilities.
What do you dislike about the product?
The loss of what services a specific job belongs to from a historical view.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Accurate predictions of end times for critical services.
Centralized Automation with Room for UI Improvement
What do you like best about the product?
I love how Control-M centralizes and automates complex batch processes, significantly reducing manual effort and minimizing the risk of human error. The centralized dashboard is particularly impressive as it allows me to see every job, dependency, and workflow in real-time. This feature lets me immediately view job statuses, dependencies, and potential bottlenecks without the need to dig through multiple screens, making it extremely efficient and user-friendly. Additionally, the tool integrates seamlessly with monitoring tools like Splunk and CloudWatch for tracking logs and alerts, and with ticketing systems such as ServiceNow or Jira for incident management and workflow tracking, ensuring a smooth operational workflow. The initial setup was straightforward, and the visual tools made defining workflows easier once the core setup was established. The comprehensive documentation is also a big help for getting started, although there is a learning curve. Overall, based on my experience, I confidently give Control-M a recommendation score of 10 out of 10.
What do you dislike about the product?
Some areas of the Control-M interface still feel outdated and could benefit from a more modern, streamlined design. The visual layout can become crowded, especially when navigating large workflow maps. This makes improved zooming, grouping, or filtering options a desirable enhancement. Additionally, while the installation process was straightforward, configuring the environment, agents, security settings, and integrations required planning and technical knowledge. The documentation was helpful, but there remains a learning curve for new users.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I find Control-M helps by centralizing and automating complex batch processes, reducing manual effort and human error. The dashboard offers real-time overview, making it easy to track job statuses and workflows.
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