Importing Cron data manually

This procedure describes how to import data manually to a Cron conversion project. You can add data from multiple locations and users.

For more information about defining a new Cron conversion project, see Defining a new Cron conversion project. You can add data from multiple locations and users.

Before you begin

Run the following command to create a text file containing the machine's jobs:

crontab -l >> {OutputFileName}.txt

NOTE: If you are a root user, you can extract another user's jobs by running the command crontab -l {username} >> {OutputFileName}.txt

To import data manually to a Cron conversion project:

1. In the Cron - Load Data window, click Add.

   The Add Data Manually dialog box appears.

2. Do the following:
   • (Mandatory) In the Machine name field, type the name of the machine where the files are located.
   • (Mandatory) In the User Name field, enter the user name for the machine.
   • (Mandatory) In the Data file, click to locate the data file you want to use.
3. Click Apply & Close.
4. Repeat steps 2-5 as needed.
5. To delete an entry from the table, click the entry, and then click Delete.
6. When you have completed entering all of the locations that you want, click Import.

   The data is loaded into the Conversion Tool and in the Assessment Report window, a summary of the imported data appears. For more information, see Data evaluation.

7. Click Next.

   The Run Conversion window appears.

8. Select Run conversion or Load existing conversion results.

   For more information about running conversion, see Data conversion.

9. Click Next.

   The Conversion Settings window appears.

10. Continue converting your project to Control-M by reviewing and changing any conversion settings, as described in Conversion settings.