Nolio FAQ
Q: How would the system deploy schema changes to a database (e.g. a new version of a stored proc)?(Actions)
- A: The stored procedure can be updated by distributing the code to the relevant DB, and run the relevant SQL to update it. Nolio provides both a file distribution, and SQL query actions.
Back to Top Q: What is file parameter and when should I use it?(Actions)
- A: File parameters may be used to specify the location of executable or other file types that need to be integrated into the published application.
The files should be located on the Nolio Server or be accessible by it. When the file parameter is used in an action running on the remote server (agent), the file itself will be automatically copied from the Nolio Server. This is especially useful when there is no direct connection between the original location of the file and the remote servers.
Back to Top Q: How can I verify that files were copy correctly?(Actions)
- A: When copying files to a remote location, you should always make sure that the files were copied in their entirety.
Using the Nolio Action "Get File Checksum", you can generate a checksum for the file before and after the copy, and then compare the checksums to ensure that no corruption occurred.
Back to Top Q: How can a process continue to run after a system reboot?(Processes, Actions, Agent)
- A: The Nolio agent runs as a service or daemon and automatically starts on boot, just like similar processes such as Apache, MySQL, etc.
Specifically, the “restart host” action will ensure the continued run of a Nolio Process after reboot, enabling a controlled reboot as a part of a Nolio Process.
Back to Top Q: Does Nolio also support automation of actions via scripting?(Processes, Actions)
- A: Yes, you can write any script and nolio will execute/manage and audit it.
Back to Top Q: What managed application databases are supported (MS SQL, DB2, Oracle, MySQL, etc).(Actions)
- A: MS SQL, DB2, Oracle, MySQL
Back to Top Q: Can I write aditional actions for my Nolio setup?(Actions)
- A: Yes. Nolio has a full SDK, the Actions Development Kit, for developing built in native actions. The actions are coded in Java and are added to Nolio's action menu. In addition, for generic actions, you can use the pre-built default actions; 'Run Command Line', 'Run Process', 'Run Process as User', 'Run Windows Process', 'Run Windows Script', 'Soap Request'.
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