Automize

Easy to use Automation software and task scheduler with scripting; Automate FTP, secure FTP, FTP daemon and monitor, web downloads through proxy or secured websites, check or send email, task chains.

Pros: This package can automate running of a lot of task on your machine. This task scheduler allows you to schedule tasks, execute tasks as well as other software programs and applications. No programming or script knowledge is required. Scheduling and scripting features allow the deployment of tasks quite flexible and conditional on complex conditions, if necessary. It is easy to use. Scripting features are available for advanced users. You can develop scripts that reduce repeated, laborious computer-related activities. You can also create complex automation scripts which build upon existing Automize tasks.

This task scheduler and automation software can automate a variety of tasks, including FTP transfers, FTP monitoring, Web downloads, Web site monitoring, e-mail checking and sending, Telnet, ping, database SQL, advanced zip, unzip, copy, synchronize folders, and directory and file monitoring. Tasks can be chained to run sequentially or conditionally depending on exit codes. Email notifications are available on task failure. This makes the administration tasks easier. Email notification profiles based on exit code can be set for tasks. Dynamic variables allow the conditional control quite flexible. Dynamic variables are supported for most tasks. Most tasks also generate variables which can be used in other tasks. It is thus possible to create advanced automation solutions using Automize tasks in conjunction with variables, directory/file monitors and task chains.

FTP browsing, ZIP file viewer, extensive logging, remote task control are some more features that add value. Schedules can be synchronized to allow or prevent overlapping schedules. Several utilities make operating through command line remotely and programmatically control tasks. This application is multi platform compatible.

Cons: No significant shortcoming noticed.

Overall a well featured application, quite easy to use. This deserves a 4 star rating.

Easy to use, No programming is required. Run 1000+ tasks a day. Scripting features are available for advanced users. This task scheduler and automation software can automate a variety of tasks, including FTP transfers, FTP monitoring, Web downloads, Web site monitoring, e-mail checking and sending, Telnet, ping, database SQL, advanced zip, unzip, copy, synchronize folders, and directory and file monitoring. In addition, the chaining feature can run tasks in sequence or conditionally depending on exit codes. Additional features include email notifications on task failure, FTP browsing, ZIP file viewer, extensive logging, remote task control and more. It supports dynamic variables to achieve advanced automation tasks. Email notification profiles based on exit code can be set for tasks. Schedules can be synchronized to allow or prevent overlapping schedules. Dynamic variables allow for advanced automation solutions. Number of command-line utilities are available to remotely and programmatically control tasks and the scheduler. The program is written in Java and therefore Multi-platform compatible.