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Users consistently praise the ease of use and centralized monitoring capabilities of Control-M, which simplify complex job scheduling and automation across various platforms. The intuitive interface and robust automation features help streamline workflows, making it easier to manage dependencies and track job statuses. However, some users note that the high licensing costs and initial setup complexity can be challenging.

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Zachary E.
ZE
Software Engineering Specialist
"Efficient Batch Job Management with Room for Improvement"
What do you like best about Control-M?

I use Control-M primarily for creating scheduled batch jobs, which greatly assists in handling tasks such as the archival of customer support messages. I appreciate its intuitive UI, which simplifies the management of multiple jobs and makes it straightforward to trigger one job after another has finished. I like how easily I can run and set up jobs using the drag-and-drop feature. Additionally, Control-M is particularly useful for triggering simple stored procedures on a schedule and organizing batch jobs efficiently. These features significantly simplify my workflow and make it easier to communicate job processes to other team members, as they can easily see the description and a UI flow of the jobs in Control-M. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Control-M?

I find Control-M becomes a bit disorganized in large enterprise environments with numerous jobs, making it difficult to manage efficiently. Searching for specific subsets of jobs I need to work on can be challenging. Additionally, editing jobs is sometimes cumbersome, which can slow down workflow. The search features could be improved, especially under the monitoring tab and when creating a workspace. Furthermore, an easy option to create a workspace directly from the monitoring tab would be beneficial. Guidance on the options available in a workspace when editing would also greatly enhance usability. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Andreas S.
AS
Software Engineer in Test
"Reliable Task Completion with Control-M, Minor Real-Time Limitations"
What do you like best about Control-M?

I really appreciate how Control-M manages to deliver tasks with impressive speed, ensuring swift completion that aligns well with my deadlines. This rapid execution does not come at the expense of dependability, as I find the tool's reliability to be a standout feature, consistently delivering on expectations without fault. It marks a solid implementation that I can trust for crucial workload automation and job scheduling. These aspects make my experiences with Control-M not just efficient but also instill confidence in the results it delivers. Additionally, I value the robustness of the outcomes, which seem to be built on substantial and hearty framework, rather than being superficial or temporary solutions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Control-M?

I would like to see more of a real-time event processing capability and more dynamic workflows in Control-M. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

PD
Operations Lead- Workload Automation
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Centralized Orchestration with Robust Automation, Monitoring, and Integrations"
What do you like best about Control-M?

1.Centralized "Single-Pane-of-Glass" Orchestration

2. Robust Automation and Reliability

3. Proactive Monitoring and SLA Management

4. Advanced Integration Capabilities Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Control-M?

1. High Cost and Complex Licensing

2. Limited Reporting Capabilities Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Balaji K.
BK
Tech Lead Consultant
"Centralized Batch Scheduling with Robust Features"
What do you like best about Control-M?

I like Control-M's ability for Hybrid Multicloud orchestration, which helps in managing a mix of old mainframes and modern cloud infrastructure within our bank. The Job As Code feature is beneficial as well. The Centralized Visibility and Auditing capabilities are also valuable, providing a centralized place to connect our systems, audit, monitor, and execute tasks effectively. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Control-M?

It's quite complex at the learning stage, especially for beginners. Also, the cost is high. If I have a chance to improve it, my focus would be first on the native reporting tool, which definitely needs some enhancements. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Anushka J.
AJ
Data Engineer
Computer Networking
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Effective Job Scheduling with Debugging Ease, But Slow Performance"
What do you like best about Control-M?

I find Control-M incredibly helpful for job scheduling as it simplifies the process of scheduling tasks. The feature I appreciate the most is the ability to track failures and access debug logs, which are essential for troubleshooting. Whenever a job fails, I can quickly check the debug logs to instantly identify and solve problems, making the troubleshooting process much more efficient. This capability of Control-M adds significant value by ensuring that any issues can be resolved swiftly without prolonged disruptions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Control-M?

I find Control-M to be slow at times, which can be frustrating and potentially impact my productivity. Additionally, the software feels like it's based on legacy systems, which might suggest that it lacks some modern features or user-friendly interfaces that newer software options could offer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Arpit k.
AK
Full-stack Developer
"Efficient IT Task Automation with Room for Improvement"
What do you like best about Control-M?

I use Control-M for automation, specifically to schedule and manage my complex IT tasks. I like how it helps in orchestrating these tasks by automating job scheduling and provides reliable monitoring. It gives clear visibility into all tasks, and I love the user interface. It has been helpful in quickly detecting failures and managing dependencies. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Control-M?

Sometimes the UI can be a little complex for new users, and the initial setup takes a little time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

OG
Operations Analyst
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Effective Monitoring with a Learning Curve in Large Environments"
What do you like best about Control-M?

I use Control-M to check whether daily processes run on time and to spot delays early. The monitoring and job history views help me understand how issues affect downstream tasks and report status accurately. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Control-M?

In large environments, the screens can feel busy, and it takes time to learn which views are most useful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Anmol D.
AD
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Effortless Workflow Automation with Control-M"
What do you like best about Control-M?

I like that Control-M is simple and non-complex, which makes it easy to create workflows. The setup is very easy and not difficult at all. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Control-M?

It's majorly good, but I think there's a need to focus on creating easily readable workflows, like which admin does. The slide with notes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

JM
Application Support Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Centralized Task Management with Proactive Alerts"
What do you like best about Control-M?

Control-M shows all the tasks that feed into our applications in one clear place. I can quickly check if a data load, report, or system update ran the way it should. The alerts also help us catch issues early. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Control-M?

Some menus take a few clicks to reach, and new users need time to learn where everything is. The design could be simpler, especially when you have many jobs linked together. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Lars M.
LM
Redakteur
"Comprehensive Orchestration with Room for Improvement"
What do you like best about Control-M?

I like the user interfaces of Control-M, both the FAT Client and the Web UI. I appreciate that Control-M provides a lot of integrations by BMC, and I also like having the ability to create my own integrations using the Application Integrator. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Control-M?

Sometimes it would be nice to have an integration provided by BMC. Or the integrations that are provided should have more functionalities. The Workload Archiver of Control-M could be improved by including more log information and keeping the logs revision-compliant. The MFT/E part of Control-M is missing a high-availability solution and a lot of modern MFT-functions. There could be improvements in regards to system requirements. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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