Migrations
Why Switch to JAMS
Legacy schedulers and siloed automation tools can slow teams down as environments grow more complex. JAMS replaces fragmented scheduling with a single, enterprise-ready workload automation platform that scales with your needs.
With JAMS, teams gain centralized visibility across systems, more control over dependencies and exceptions, and stronger automation for modern hybrid environments. Built-in migration utilities and expert support help reduce risk and effort when transitioning from your existing scheduler, so you can move forward without rebuilding everything from scratch.
The result is more reliable automation, fewer manual workarounds, and a platform designed to support both today’s workloads and what’s next.
Why Switch to JAMS
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“Powershell engine. Easy to use and structured design user interface and integration to almost any windows application.”
Elektron L
Systems Engineer
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“JAMS has become an indispensable part of our enterprise automation strategy. Its robust support for PowerShell and SQL scripting allows us to orchestrate complex workflows with precision.”
Verified User
Insurance
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“We can automate everything from simple scripts and executables to complex database procedures and PowerShell.”
Tonio P
Product Control Analyst
G2 Review
“Incredibly easy to setup and modify. Expansive library of job support. Excellent built-in library of PowerShell commands that have been immensely useful for self-auditing. Support is both very responsive and knowledgeable.”
Jack B
IT Analyst
Join Hundreds of Organizations That Have Switched to JAMS
Organizations
have migrated from legacy schedulers to JAMS
Reduction
in scheduling-related incidents after switching
Days
typical migration timeline from planning to production
Dollars
Typical annual savings from reduced licensing and support costs
“We migrated thousands of jobs from AutoSys to JAMS. The migration tools made it straightforward, and we’re now saving significantly on annual licensing costs.”
IT Director
Fortune 100 Financial Services Company
Why JAMS Outperforms AutoSys
Features, Pricing & Support Comparison
FEATURE
AUTOSYS
JAMS
Platform Support
Separate installations for Windows/Unix
Single unified platform
Job Limit
Licensed per workload
Unlimited jobs per license
Web Interface
Limited/outdated
Full-featured modern UI
Pre-built Integrations
Minimal—requires scripting
400+ execution methods included
Dependency Management
Basic predecessor/successor
Advanced multi-conditional dependencies
Real-time Monitoring
Command-line only
Visual dashboards with drill-down
Alerting
Email only
Email, SMS, Slack, Teams, webhooks
Self-service Portal
Not available
Included—let users submit their own jobs
Audit Logging
Basic text logs
Comprehensive SQL-searchable database
Support Hours
Business hours only
24/7
Annual Maintenance
50%
0
Implementation Time
5 days
3 days
Training Required
1 week
3 days
We Make Migration Easy
Migrating from AutoSys doesn’t mean starting from scratch. JAMS provides tools and support designed to minimize disruption:
Automated Job Conversion
Our migration utility reads your AutoSys JIL files and automatically converts jobs, schedules, calendars, and dependencies into JAMS. Most customers convert the majority of jobs automatically.Side-by-Side Running
Run AutoSys and JAMS in parallel during your migration period. Test converted jobs in JAMS while AutoSys continues production workloads—switch over when you’re confident.Dedicated Migration Engineer
Every customer gets a migration specialist who has guided numerous organizations through this process. They’ll help you plan the conversion, troubleshoot issues, and ensure nothing falls through the cracks.Proven Methodology
We’ve successfully migrated hundreds of organizations from AutoSys. Our phased approach minimizes risk: convert infrastructure jobs first, then application jobs, then decommission AutoSys.Training Included
Your team gets comprehensive training on JAMS as part of the migration. We ensure everyone is comfortable before you go live.
Technical Details: AutoSys JIL Files and Migration to JAMS
Migrating from AutoSys to JAMS involves leveraging your existing AutoSys configuration. The key to this process is the AutoSys Job Information Language (JIL) files, which define your jobs, schedules, and dependencies.
AutoSys Database: Use AutoSys utilities or SQL queries to export job definitions to JIL files.
AutoSys Server File System: Check the AutoSys installation directory for JIL files or directories containing them.
Access the Migration Utility: Within JAMS, locate the AutoSys migration tool.
Import JIL Files: Upload your JIL files to the utility.
Review and Validate: The utility converts the JIL int
Test and Refine: Run converted jobs in JAMS, comparing their output to AutoSys. Refine the definitions as needed.
Resources
Convert Cron Jobs in JAMS
If you’re looking to switch from another system, watch this video that demonstrates how to convert existing Cron jobs into JAMS, which is a common and highly relevant migration scenario.
Migrating from cron to JAMS doesn’t mean starting over. This tutorial walks through using the JAMS conversion utility to import your existing cron jobs — bringing your Linux scheduling history into a centralized, enterprise-grade platform with full audit trail and monitoring.
