Product requirements
This section contains links to the IBM® Workload Scheduler Download Documents, System Requirements, and Release Notes.
Product Library in PDF format
This section contains links to the PDF versions of all the publications provided in IBM Documentation for IBM Workload Automation.
Considerations for GDPR readiness
Overview
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- Summary of enhancements
  - IBM Workload Scheduler version 10.2.7 enhancements
    Learn about the IBM Workload Scheduler version 10.2.7 features.
    - Advanced reliability for File Transfer integration
      The latest enhancements to the File Transfer integration ensure every transfer is complete and accurate.
    - Automated database maintenance and optimization suite
      IBM® Workload Scheduler includes a robust Database Maintenance Suite designed to automate the lifecycle management of data storage and query performance. By implementing systematic Table Reorganization and Statistical Sampling, the system ensures that the underlying RDBMS operates at peak efficiency.
    - Stay in sync with workspace merge
      The new version of IBM® Workload Scheduler introduces the possibility to merge workspaces.
    - Run cycle preview: visualize your schedule
      The Run cycle preview provides an immediate graphical representation of your scheduling rules within the Graphical Designer.
    - Multiple job streams with dependencies submission
    - Successors & nested job streams submission
    - Run cycle based job stream submission
      You can now use pre-defined run cycles to determine exactly which job stream instances are added to the plan.
    - Advanced operational oversight in Orchestration Monitor
      The Orchestration Monitor has been extended to provide deeper visibility and centralized control over complex workloads.
    - New Send Event action for ServiceNow integrations
      In addition to opening incidents, you can now configure IBM® Workload Scheduler to send events directly to a ServiceNow instance when a specific rule is triggered.
    - Enhanced shadow job integration
      Shadow jobs facilitate the integration and synchronization of workloads across different engines.
    - Elevate your automation: the definitive guide to IBM® Workload Scheduler best practices
      A comprehensive blueprint for operational excellence in the installation, configuration, and optimization of IBM® Workload Scheduler.
    - Accelerate job resolution and improve job stream visibility in Orchestration CLI
      Accelerate your job streams and eliminate restrictions by using the new Orchestration CLI commands to resolve file and user prompt dependencies.
    - Changed features, improvements, and RFEs in version 10.2.7
      A list of features changed and improved since the previous release and major improvements.
  - IBM Workload Scheduler version 10.2.6 enhancements
    Learn about the IBM Workload Scheduler version 10.2.6 features.
  - IBM Workload Scheduler version 10.2.5 enhancements
    Learn about the IBM Workload Scheduler version 10.2.5 features.
  - IBM Workload Scheduler version 10.2.4 enhancements
    Learn about the IBM Workload Scheduler version 10.2.4 features.
  - IBM Workload Scheduler version 10.2.3 enhancements
    Learn about the IBM Workload Scheduler version 10.2.3 features.
  - IBM Workload Scheduler version 10.2.2 enhancements
    Learn about the IBM Workload Scheduler version 10.2.2 enhancements.
  - IBM Workload Scheduler version 10.2.1 enhancements
    Learn about the IBM Workload Scheduler version 10.2.1 enhancements.
  - IBM Workload Scheduler version 10.2.0 enhancements
    Learn about the IBM Workload Scheduler version 10.2.0 enhancements.
  - IBM Workload Scheduler version 10.1.0 Fix Pack 4 enhancements
    Learn about the IBM Workload Scheduler version 10.1 Fix Pack 4 enhancements.
  - IBM Workload Scheduler version 10.1.0 Fix Pack 3 enhancements
    Learn about the IBM Workload Scheduler version 10.1 Fix Pack 3 enhancements.
  - IBM Workload Scheduler version 10.1.0 Fix Pack 2 enhancements
    Learn about the IBM Workload Scheduler version 10.1 Fix Pack 2 enhancements.
  - IBM Workload Scheduler version 10.1.0 Fix Pack 1 enhancements
    Learn about the IBM Workload Scheduler version 10.1 Fix Pack 1 enhancements.
  - IBM Workload Scheduler version 10.1.0 enhancements
    Learn about the IBM Workload Scheduler version 10.1.0 enhancements.
  - IBM Z Workload Scheduler V10.2 SPE April 2026
    The following features were provided with IBM Z Workload Scheduler small programming enhancements (SPEs) released for Version 10.2, in March 2026 (APAR PH68599).
  - IBM Z Workload Scheduler V10.2 SPE December 2025
    The following features were provided with IBM Z Workload Scheduler small programming enhancements (SPEs) released for Version 10.2, in December 2025 (APAR PH68409).
  - IBM Z Workload Scheduler V10.2 SPE July 2025
    The following features were provided with IBM Z Workload Scheduler small programming enhancements (SPEs) released for Version 10.2, in July 2025 (APAR PH66793).
  - IBM Z Workload Scheduler V10.2 SPE April 2025
    The following features were provided with IBM Z Workload Scheduler small programming enhancements (SPEs) released for Version 10.2, in April 2025 (APAR PH64943).
  - IBM Z Workload Scheduler V10.2
    IBM Z Workload Scheduler version 10.2 includes the following enhancements.
  - IBM Z Workload Scheduler V10.1 SPE December 2023
    The following features were provided with IBM Z Workload Scheduler small programming enhancements (SPEs) released for Version 10.1, in December 2023 (APAR PH56381).
  - IBM Z Workload Scheduler V10.1 SPE July 2023
    The following features were provided with IBM Z Workload Scheduler small programming enhancements (SPEs) released for Version 10.1, in July 2023 (APAR PH52702).
  - IBM Z Workload Scheduler V10.1 SPE November 2022
    The following features were provided with IBM Z Workload Scheduler small programming enhancements (SPEs) released for Version 10.1, in November 2022 (APAR PH45777).
  - IBM Z Workload SchedulerV10.1
    IBM Z Workload Scheduler version 10.1 includes the following enhancements.
- IBM Workload Automation and ITUP
- IBM Workload Scheduler
- IBM Z Workload Scheduler
- Dynamic Workload Console
- End-to-end scheduling
- Hybrid scheduling environment
  Hybrid Workload Automation allows you to use a common User Interface to manage both on premises and on Cloud engines. Manage Workload Automation on Cloud or On premises, or choose a mixture of both. You can monitor and run actions in plan on the following objects: job, critical job, workstation, resource, prompt, job stream, file, and domain.
Best practices
Mobile Applications Userʼs Guide
Dynamic Workload Console User's Guide
AI Data Advisor (AIDA) User's Guide
IBM® Workload Scheduler
Welcome to the IBM® Workload Scheduler documentation, where you can find information about how to install, maintain, and use IBM Workload Scheduler. The documentation has been updated for IBM Workload Scheduler Version 10.2.7.
IBM Z Workload Scheduler
Welcome to the IBM Z Workload Scheduler documentation, where you can find information about how to install, maintain, and use the product. The documentation has been updated for version 10.2 (with APAR PH68599).
Messages and Codes
Glossary
Notices

IBM Workload Scheduler version 10.2.7 enhancements

Learn about the IBM Workload Scheduler version 10.2.7 features.

Learn about the IBM Workload Scheduler version 10.2.7 enhancements.


Changed features, improvements, and RFEs