Access methods

Access methods are used to extend the job scheduling functions of IBM Workload Scheduler to other systems and applications. They run on extended agents, dynamic agents, and IBM Z Workload Scheduler agents. They enable communication between external systems (SAP R/3) and IBM Workload Scheduler and launch jobs and return the status of jobs.

For information about the supported versions of the plug-ins and access methods, run the Data Integration report and select the Supported Software tab.

PeopleTools 8.61 and later require connecting using TLS. To continue working with an unsecure connection without enabling TLS, modify the psagent script by adding the TM_ALLOW_NOTLS option and setting it to yes.