JAMS Terms

When you get started with JAMS, it is important to understand the following terms:

Client: The Client refers to the JAMS Desktop application or the JAMS Web application that you use to work with Jobs, Folders, and other JAMS items. The Client interacts with the JAMS Scheduler and the JAMS Database.

Credential: A Credential is a user account that has specific permissions assigned to it to control its level of access within JAMS.

Folder: A Folder contains a logical group of Jobs or Variables. Folders can be defined by department, such as Accounting or Sales, or any other meaningful way to your organization. At least one Folder must exist for JAMS to function properly.

Job: A Job is a set of instructions or a process that will run within JAMS. This can include a PowerShell script or a set of steps for interacting with an integrated system.

Job Source: The Job Source is a tab within the Job that lets you add, edit, or delete code that sets the function for the Job.

Monitor: The Monitor is an option in the Shortcuts menu that displays a continuously updated list of Jobs that are known to the JAMS Scheduler. This lets you see the status of each Job that is running or will run in the near future.

Scheduler: The Scheduler is the JAMS component that manages and submits Jobs that run on your organization's servers. The Scheduler is responsible for keeping track of all Jobs and communicating their status to the JAMS Client.