7.7.1 Performing Release Tasks

The release automation template performs its operations in the following order:

Operator sets required conditions according to the release task plan, and starts the release task process.
Check whether release targeted server is running.
Release task process obtains release package in accordance with the conditions set in step 1.
Collects a fingerprint of the release package acquired in step 3.
Release package is transferred to the Business Server.
Collects a fingerprint of the release package after transfer.
Compares the fingerprints.
Deploys release package to the release targeted server.
Deletes the temporary file on the Management Server.
Deletes the release package on the release targeted server.
Sends a completion notification email.

Figure 7.9 Release automation template example

The following operation components are deployed within the release automation template.

Table 7.4 Deployment of operation component (for Java EE application release)
Name	Names of operation components and nodes used	Purpose
Check server operation status	Check operating status of node	Checks the running status of the server where the release package is to be applied.
Retrieve release package	Transfer files	Obtains the release package specified.
Collect fingerprint 1-2	Collect fingerprint	Used to check whether the correct release package has been deployed, by collecting a fingerprint of the release package.
Transfer release package	Transfer files	Transfers the release package to the release targeted server.
Compare fingerprints	Complex Conditional node	Compares the collected fingerprints.
Deploy to IJServer cluster	Execute arbitrary command	Deploys release package to IJServer cluster.
Determine deployment result	Conditional node	Determines deployment results.
Delete temporary file1-2	Delete files	Deletes the temporary file deployed to the Management Server.
Delete release package1-2	Delete files	Deletes the release package on the release targeted server.
Notify completion	Send emails	Notifies completion of the release task by email.
Send error email	Send emails	Notifies if an error has occurred in the release task.

Table 7.5 Deployment of operation component (for J2EE application release)
Name		Names of operation components and nodes used		Purpose
Check server operation status		Check operating status of node		Checks the running status of the server where the release package is to be applied.
Retrieve release package		Transfer files		Obtains the release package specified.
Collect fingerprint 1-2		Collect fingerprint		Used to check whether the correct release package has been deployed, by collecting a fingerprint of the release package.
Transfer release package		Transfer files		Transfers the release package to the release targeted server.
Compare fingerprints	Complex Conditional node		Compares the collected fingerprints.
Deploy to IJServer		Execute arbitrary command		Deploys release package to IJServer.
Determine deployment result	Conditional node		Determines deployment results.
Delete temporary file 1-2		Delete files		Deletes the temporary file deployed to the Management Server.
Delete release package 1-2		Delete files		Deletes the release package deployed to the release targeted server.
Notify completion		Send emails		Notifies completion of the release task by email.
Send error email		Send emails		Notifies if an error has occurred in the release task.

Table 7.6 Deployment of operation components (for other Application releases)
Name		Names of operation components and nodes used		Purpose
Check server operation status		Check operating status of node		Checks the running status of the server where the release package is to be applied.
Retrieve release package		Transfer files		Obtains the release package specified.
Collect fingerprint 1-2		Collect fingerprint		Used to check whether the correct release package has been deployed, by collecting a fingerprint of the release package.
Transfer release package		Transfer files		Transfers the release package to the release targeted server.
Compare fingerprints	Complex Conditional node		Compares the collected fingerprints.
Deploy release package		Execute arbitrary command		Deploys the release package to the installation destination of the application.
Determine deployment result	Conditional node		Determines deployment results.
Delete temporary file 1-2		Delete files		Deletes the temporary file deployed to the Management Server.
Delete release package 1-2		Delete files		Deletes the release package deployed to the release targeted server.
Notify completion		Send emails		Notifies completion of the release task by email.
Send error email		Send emails		Notifies if an error has occurred in the release task.

7.7.1.2 Modification of Input Values Set for Automated Operation Processes

The following settings are required for Automated Operation Processes.

User defined attributes
Input information of operation components

User defined attributes

It is necessary to set the values of user defined attributes for Automated Operation Processes. Input the values in accordance with the following:

Table 7.7 User defined attributes for Automated Operation Processes (for Java EE Application release)
User defined attributes	Input value	Purpose
release_hostname	Host name or IP address of the release targeted server	Use in the following operations on the release targeted server: Use as the value of the "Check operating status of node" operation component hostname parameter when checking the running status of the server Use when sending a release package as the value of the "Transfer files" operation component hostname parameter Use as the value of the "Execute arbitrary command" operation component hostname parameter when deploying to the IJServer cluster or IJServer, or when deploying a release package Use when executing file deletion as the value of the "Delete files" operation component hostname parameter Use as the value of "Collect fingerprint" operation component hostname parameter when collecting fingerprints
stored_server	Specify the server which is the release package stoarge server.	Use as the value of the "Transfer files" operation component sourcehostname parameter when retrieving release packages
master_release_package_file_name	Input the release package file name as a full path.	Use as the value of the sourcefile parameter of the "Transfer files" operation component when obtaining a release package
manage_server	Enter the IP address or host name of the Management Server.	Use in the following operations on the Management Server: Use as the value of the hostname parameter of the "Transfer files" operation component when obtaining a release package Also, use as the value of the sourcehostname parameter of the "Transfer files" operation component when sending a release package Use as the value of the "Delete files" operation component hostname parameter when executing file deletion Use as the value of "Collect fingerprint" operation component hostname parameter when collecting fingerprints
temporary_file_name	Input the temporary file name of the obtained release package file as a full path.	Use as the value of the destinationfile parameter of the "Transfer files" operation component when obtaining a release package Use as the value of the sourcefile parameter of the "Transfer files" operation component when obtaining a release package Use as the value of the filename parameter of the "Delete files" operation component when executing file deletion Use as the value of "Collect fingerprint" operation component filename parameter when collecting fingerprints
deplyment_release_package_file_name	Input the name of the file on the release targeted server that sends the release package as a full path.	Use as the value of the destinationfile parameter of the "Transfer files" operation component when sending a release package Use as the value of the filename parameter of the "Delete files" operation component when executing file deletion Use as the value of "Collect fingerprint" operation component filename parameter when collecting fingerprints
ijserver_cluster_name	Input the IJServer cluster name.	Specify the IJServer cluster that will be the target of deployment
smtp_server	Host name or IP address of the mail (SMTP) server that issues the completion notification email or the error notification email.	Use as the value of the hostname parameter of the "Send emails" operation component
from_address	Specify the "from address of" the completion notification email and the Error notification email.	Use as the values of the "Send emails" operation component fromaddress parameter.
to_address	Specify the "to address" of the completion notification email and the Error notification email.	Use as the values of the "Send emails" operation component toaddress parameter.
before_fingerprint	Fingerprint value of the release package file before transfer	Use as the output information of the "Collect fingerprint" operation component when collecting fingerprints Use as the comparative string of the "Compare fingerprint" operation component when comparing fingerprint
after_fingerprint	Fingerprint value of the release package file after transfer	Use as the output information of the "Collect fingerprint" operation component when collecting fingerprints Use as the comparative string of the "Compare fingerprint" operation component when comparing fingerprints
deploy_result	Results of deployment to the IJServer cluster	Use to determine the results of deployment to the IJServer cluster

Table 7.8 User defined attributes for Automated Operation Processes (for J2EE Application release)
User defined attributes	Input value	Purpose
release_hostname	Host name or IP address of the release targeted server	Use in the following operations on the release targeted server?: Use as the value of the "Check operating status of node" operation component hostname parameter. Use when sending a release package as the value of the "Transfer files" operation component hostname parameter. Use as the value of the "Execute arbitrary command" operation component hostname parameter when deploying to the IJServer cluster or IJServer, or when deploying a release package Use when executing file deletion as the value of the "Delete files" operation component hostname parameter. Use as the value of "Collect fingerprint" operation component hostname parameter when collecting fingerprints
stored_server	Specify the server which is the release package storage server.	Use as the value of the "Transfer files" operation component sourcehostname parameter when retrieving release packages
master_release_package_file_name	Input the release package file name as a full path.	Use as the value of the sourcefile parameter of the "Transfer files" operation component.
manage_server	Input the IP address or host name of the Management Server.	Use in the following operations on the Management Server: Use as the value of the hostname parameter of the "Transfer files" operation component when obtaining a release package. Also, use as the value of the sourcehostname parameter of the "Transfer files" operation component when sending a release package. Use when executing file deletion as the value of the "Delete files" operation component hostname parameter. Use as the value of "Collect fingerprint" operation component hostname parameter when collecting fingerprints
temporary_file_name	Input the temporary file name of the obtained release package file as a full path.	Use as the value of the destinationfile parameter of the "Transfer files" operation component when obtaining a release package. Use as the value of the sourcefile parameter of the "Transfer files" operation component when obtaining a release package. Use as the value of the filename parameter of the "Delete files" operation component when executing file deletion. Use as the value of "Collect fingerprint" operation component filename parameter when collecting fingerprints
deplyment_release_package_file_name	Specify the name of the file on the release targeted server that sends the release package as a full path.	Use as the value of the destinationfile parameter of the "Transfer files" operation component when sending a release package. Use as the value of the filename parameter of the "Delete files" operation component when executing file deletion. Use as the value of "Collect fingerprint" operation component filename parameter when collecting fingerprints
ijserver_name	Input the IJServer name.	Designates the IJServer that will be the target of the deployment.
smtp_server	Host name or IP address of the mail (SMTP) server that issues the completion notification email or the error notification email.	Use as the value of the hostname parameter of the "Send emails" operation component.
from_address	Specify the "from address" of the completion notification email and the error notification email.	Use as the values of the "Send emails" operation component fromaddress parameter.
to_address	Specify the "to address" of the completion notification email and the Error notification email.	Use as the values of the "Send emails" operation component toaddress parameter.
before_fingerprint	Fingerprint value of the release package file before transfer	Use as the output information of the "Collect fingerprint" operation component when collecting fingerprints Use as the comparative string of the "Compare fingerprint" operation component when comparing fingerprints
after_fingerprint	Fingerprint value of the release package file after transfer	Use as the output information of the "Collect fingerprint" operation component when collecting fingerprints Use as the comparative string of the "Compare fingerprint" operation component when comparing fingerprints
deploy_result	Results of deployment to the IJServer	Use to determine the results of deployment to the IJServer

Table 7.9 User defined attributes for Automated Operation Processes (for other application releases)
User defined attributes	Input Value	Purpose
release_hostname	Host name or IP address of the release targeted server	Use in the following operations on the release targeted server: Use as the value of the "Check operating status of node" operation component hostname parameter. Use when sending a release package as the value of the "Transfer files" operation component hostname parameter. Use as the value of the "Execute arbitrary command" operation component hostname parameter when deploying to the IJServer cluster or IJServer, or when deploying a release package Use when executing file deletion as the value of the "Delete files" operation component hostname parameter. Use as the value of "Collect fingerprint" operation component hostname parameter when collecting fingerprints
stored_server	Specify the server which is the release package server.	Use as the value of the "Transfer files" operation component sourcehostname parameter when retrieving release packages
master_release_package_file_name	Input the release package file name as a full path.	Use as the value of the sourcefile parameter of the "Transfer files" operation component when obtaining a release package.
manage_server	Input the IP address or host name of the Management Server.	Use in the following operations on the Management Server: Use as the value of the hostname parameter of the "Transfer files" operation component when obtaining a release package. Also, use as the value of the sourcehostname parameter of the "Transfer files" operation component when sending a release package. Use when executing file deletion as the value of the "Delete files" operation component hostname parameter. Use as the value of "Collect fingerprint" operation component hostname parameter when collecting fingerprints
temporary_file_name	Input the temporary file name of the obtained release package file as a full path.	Use as the value of the destinationfile parameter of the "Transfer files" operation component when obtaining a release package. Use as the value of the sourcefile parameter of the "Transfer files" operation component when obtaining a release package. Use as the value of the filename parameter of the "Delete files" operation component when executing file deletion. Use as the value of "Collect fingerprint" operation component filename parameter when collecting fingerprints
deplyment_release_package_file_name	Input the name of the file on the release targeted server that sends the release package as a full path.	Use as the value of the destinationfile parameter of the "Transfer files" operation component when sending a release package. Use as the value of the filename parameter of the "Delete files" operation component when executing file deletion. Use as the value of "Collect fingerprint" operation component filename parameter when collecting fingerprints
smtp_server	Host name or IP address of the mail (SMTP) server that issues the completion notification email or the error notification email.	Use as the value of the hostname parameter of the "Send emails" operation component.
from_address	Specify the "from address" of the completion notification email and the Error notification email.	Use as the values of the "Send emails" operation component fromaddress parameter.
to_address	Specify the "to address" of the completion notification email and the Error notification email.	Use as the values of the "Send emails" operation component toaddress parameter.
before_fingerprint	Fingerprint value of the release package file before transfer	Use as the output information of the "Collect fingerprint" operation component when collecting fingerprints Use as the comparative string of the "Compare fingerprint" operation component when comparing fingerprints
after_fingerprint	Fingerprint value of the release package file after transfer	Use as the output information of the "Collect fingerprint" operation component when collecting fingerprints Use as the comparative string of the "Compare fingerprint" operation component when comparing fingerprints
deploy_result	Release package deployment results	Use to determine results of release package deployment

Input information of operation components

It is necessary to set values for the parameter of the input information of the operation components deployed to Automated Operation Processes below:

Deployment of operation components (for Java EE application release)

Retrieve release package
Transfer release package
Deploy to IJServer cluster
Notify completion
Send error email

Enter the parameter value according to the content shown below.

Table 7.10 Input Information of operation components
Operation component names	Parameter name	Input Value
Retrieve release package	username (*1)	Name of the user that connects to the file transfer destination host using either SSH or FTP
Retrieve release package	password (*1)	Password of the user that connects to the file transfer destination host using either SSH or FTP
Transfer release package	username (*1)	Name of the user that connects to the file transfer destination host using either SSH or FTP
Transfer release package	password (*1)	Password of the user that connects to the file transfer destination host using either SSH or FTP
Deploy to IJServer cluster	commandline	The asadmin command of Interstage Application Server has been set to deploy release package to IJServer cluster. Modify to specify the sadmin command with absolute path according to the environment of release target server, and so on.
Notify completion	smtpusername (*2)	Name of the user that is to perform SMTP authentication on the host of the outgoing mail (SMTP) server
Notify completion	smtppassword (*2)	Password of the user that is to perform SMTP authentication on the host of the outgoing mail (SMTP) server
Send error email	smtpusername (*2)	Name of the user that is to perform SMTP authentication on the host of the outgoing mail (SMTP) server
Send error email	smtppassword (*2)	Password of the user that is to perform SMTP authentication on the host of the outgoing mail (SMTP) server

*1: Set this for an environment in which authentication is required when obtaining or sending a release package.

*2: Set this for an environment in which SMTP server authentication is required when the email is sent.

Deployment of operation components (for J2EE application release)

Retrieve release package
Transfer release package
Deploy to IJServer
Notify completion
Send error email

Enter the parameter value according to the content shown below.

Table 7.11 Input Information of operation components
Operation Component names	Parameter name	Input Value
Retrieve release package	username (*1)	User name that connects to the file transfer destination host using either SSH or FTP
Retrieve release package	password (*1)	Password of the user that connects to the file transfer destination host using either SSH or FTP
Transfer release package	username (*1)	User name that connects to the file transfer destination host using either SSH or FTP
Transfer release package	password (*1)	Password of the user that connects to the file transfer destination host using either SSH or FTP
Deploy to IJServer	commandline	The ijsdeployment command of Interstage Application Server has been set to deploy release package to IJServer. Modify to specify the ijsdeployment command with absolute path according to the environment of release target server, and so on.
Notify completion	smtpusername (*2)	Name of the user that is to perform SMTP authentication on the host of the outgoing mail (SMTP) server
Notify completion	smtppassword (*2)	Password of the user that is to perform SMTP authentication on the host of the outgoing mail (SMTP) server
Send error email	smtpusername (*2)	Name of the user that is to perform SMTP authentication on the host of the outgoing mail (SMTP) server
Send error email	smtppassword (*2)	Password of the user that is to perform SMTP authentication on the host of the outgoing mail (SMTP) server

*1: Set this for an environment in which authentication is required when obtaining or sending a release package.

*2: Set this for an environment in which SMTP server authentication is required when the email is sent.

Deployment of operation components (for other application releases)

Retrieve release package
Transfer release package
Deploy release package
Notify completion
Send error email

Enter the parameter value according to the content shown below.

Table 7.12 Input Information of operation components
Operation component names	Parameter name	Input Value
Retrieve release package	username (*1)	User name that connects to the file transfer destination host using either SSH or FTP
Retrieve release package	password (*1)	Password of the user that connects to the file transfer destination host using either SSH or FTP
Transfer release package	username (*1)	User name that connects to the file transfer destination host using either SSH or FTP
Transfer release package	password (*1)	Password of the user that connects to the file transfer destination host using either SSH or FTP
Deploy release package	commandline	To deploy release package to install direction of applications, set the means of applying that is suitable for the type of applications.
Notify completion	smtpusername (*2)	Name of the user that is to perform SMTP authentication on the host of the outgoing mail (SMTP) server
Notify completion	smtppassword (*2)	Password of the user that is to perform SMTP authentication on the host of the outgoing mail (SMTP) server
Send error email	smtpusername (*2)	Name of the user that is to perform SMTP authentication on the host of the outgoing mail (SMTP) server
Send error email	smtppassword (*2)	Password of the user that is to perform SMTP authentication on the host of the outgoing mail (SMTP) server

*1: Set this for an environment in which authentication is required when obtaining or sending a release package.

*2: Set this for an environment in which SMTP server authentication is required when the email is sent.

See

Refer to Systemwalker Runbook Automation Studio User's Guide for information on how to modify Automated Operation Processes.

7.7.1.3 Entering Information in the Process Start Window

Here is a description of the fields when entering with the form.

Figure 7.10 Input form (for the release of Java EE applications)

Figure 7.11
Input form (for the release of J2EE applications)

Figure 7.12 Input form (for the release of other applications)

Table 7.13 Input items and UDA of settings destination (for the release of Java EE application)
Field name	Set value	UDA Settings Destination
Release targeted server	Set IP address or host name of the Business Server where the release package is released.	release_hostname
Release package storage server	Set IP address or host name of the server where the release package is stored.	stored_server
Master release package file	Enter the file name of the release package archived in the release package storage server as a full path.	master_release_package_file_name
Management Server	Input IP address or host name of the Management Server.	manage_server
Temporary file name	Enter the temporary file name used when storing the retrieved release package file in the Management Server as a full path.	temporary_file_name
File names the release package to be deployed	Specify the file name used when sending and storing the release package in/to the Business Server as a full path.	deplyment_release_package_file_name
IJServer cluster name	Specify the name of the IJServer cluster where the release package is deployed.	ijserver_cluster_name

Table 7.14 Input Items and UDA of Settings Destination (for the release of J2EE Application)
Field name	Set value	UDA Settings destination
release targeted server	Set IP address or host name of the Business Server where the release package is released.	release_hostname
release package storage server	Set IP address or host name of the server where the release package is stored.	stored_server
Master release package file	Enter the file name of the release package archived in the release package storage server as a full path.	master_release_package_file_name
Management Server	Input IP address or host name of the Management Server.	manage_server
Temporary file name	Enter the temporary file name used when storing the retrieved release package file in the Management Server as a full path.	temporary_file_name
File names the release package to be deployed	Specify the file name used when sending and storing the release package in or to the Business Server as a full path.	deplyment_release_package_file_name
IJServer name	Specify the name of the IJServer where the release package is deployed.	ijserver_name

Table 7.15 Input Items and UDA of Settings Destination (for the release of other Applications)
Field name	Set value	UDA Settings destination
release targeted server	Set IP address or host name of the Business Server where the release package is released.	release_hostname
release package storage server	Set IP address or host name of the server where the release package is stored.	stored_server
Master release package file	Enter the file name of the release package archived in the release package storage server as a full path.	master_release_package_file_name
Management Server	Input IP address or host name of the Management Server.	manage_server
Temporary file name	Enter the temporary file name used when storing the retrieved release package file in the Management Server as a full path.	temporary_file_name
File names the release package to be deployed	Specify the file name used when sending and storing the release package in or to the Business Server as a full path.	deplyment_release_package_file_name