Features
Workflows
Graphical workflows are the cornerstone of AutoMate BPA Server. A workflow (or flow diagram) is a high-level graphical representation of an IT or business process, which might involve processing on multiple servers across the network.
Management Console
Featuring a modern and intuitive interface, capabilities include: Management of workflows, repository objects, users, agents, reporting, real-time execution status, and settings for the server.
Task Builder
The new Task Builder supports a customizable Available Actions list, multiple document support, find and replace, stack viewer and improved action search with filtering for quickly finding a desired action.
Repository
Objects created in AutoMate BPA Server, such as a task, are automatically stored in the Repository. Reusing an object is as easy as clicking the repository button and dragging the existing object into a workflow.
User Accounts
The Enterprise Version of AutoMate BPA Server includes a role-based user access system. Passwords may either be maintained by BPA Server or authenticate to Windows/Active Directory.
Multi-Machine Execution
Unlike competing systems which allow users to assign a whole workflow or job to run on a remote agent, BPA Server takes the approach a step further, allowing each distinct task or condition to run on different agents within the same workflow.
Conditions
Conditions can be used to 'trigger' (start) a workflow or task, as well as at any point inside a workflow to perform an evaluation or wait for a condition before proceeding.
Over 230 Actions
Available actions include extensive support for: XML, FTP/SFTP, file management, SQL, email, Active Directory, WMI, HTTP, PGP and Cryptography, DLL Calls, VB Scripts, Excel, GUI automation, Terminal Emulation, Telnet, SNMP, many more.
Microsoft Excel Integration
Microsoft Excel is an application commonly automated by our users. Excel spreadsheets can be easily converted into an AutoMate dataset for easy manipulation.
Window Dissection Technology
AutoMate's ability to literally 'see' inside of windows and controls allows you to integrate external application even when no API is exposed.
FTP & Secure FTP (SFTP)
Native support for SFTP, SSL FTP and Tumbleweed for secure and efficient file transfers over the Internet.
Database Connectivity
Connect via OLEDB to any SQL compliant datasource query and take action based on the results using the powerful Loop Dataset and IF actions.
Active Directory
Most active directory operations can now be automated with the ability to create, modify, rename, delete, move and list.
Terminal Emulation
Native terminal emulation- Automate tasks to existing legacy systems without third-party terminal emulation software and tedious 'screen-scraping' operations.
File Manipulation
File actions enable automation of file and folder commands such as copy, move, rename, delete, etc. These actions also allow data to be read from and written to files.
Web Services
Harness the power of cloud computing through the Web Service action. Use it to listen for and send web service SOAP requests.
POP3, SMTP, & Exchange
Easily and intelligently retrieve and/or remove e-mail messages from a POP3 mail box, send SMTP mail, and work with Exchange.
Editions
Standard vs. Enterprise Edition
AutoMate BPA Server 7 offers two editions: Standard and Enterprise. The Enterprise Edition offers all the features found in the Standard Edition along with the following:
Unlimited Number of Agents
AutoMate BPA Server 7 allows for the centralised management of tasks and workflows over your network. Enterprise Edition places no limit on Client Access License (CAL) registrations to a server, while Standard Edition has a limit of 10.
User Accounts
For any organisation with multiple people involved in the automation lifecycle, Enterprise Edition can create an account for each user and assign a role to restrict what changes the user can make to the system.
User Roles and Object Promotion
User accounts and roles enable tight control automation projects throughout the automation lifecycle- from initial development, to testing, to full scale production. Workflows and a tasks can have a completion state (In Development, Testing, Production or Archive) assigned to them.
Workflow and Task Auditing
Enterprise Edition enables tracking of activities in BPA Server 7, such as user connection, workflow/task creation, and deletion. Monitoring activities helps enforce internal compliance, and otherwise prevents tampering of mission-critical tasks and workflows.