IWS - Applying for access to Workload Automation System

How to request access to use IWS Environment

The Workload Automation team uses an IBM application called Workload Scheduler. This scheduler has an integrated GUI called the Dynamic Workload Console or "DWC".

You will need to have an account on Karma or Kiddo (IWS Masters) in order to view the schedules, reports, workstations, etc. This account is a user account  and requires you to use your UW DoIT NetID and password.(the same you use for Active Directory)

The method to have an account set up on Karma (Production) or Kiddo (Non-Prod) is the following;

  1. Contact the Workload Automation team admins to schedule a meeting to discuss your use case and access needs using this e-mail address: wa_support@g-groups.wisc.edu. Give them your name, NetID, team you are on, and which server you need access to (Prod or non-prod)
  2. The Workload Automation team will communicate with your supervisor and ensure access is approved and documented in a JIRA record.
  3. You will be required to fill out a standard server request form, required by DoIT System Engineering Group. https://platform.doit.wisc.edu/newuser/ 
  4. The workload automation team will work in partnership with the DoIT SEO team to confirm your access to these IWS servers.
  5. The workload automation team will work to grant you our access as soon as possible.  Usually this can happen within a day or 2 of making the request and having it approved by your manager.  The workload Automation team will contact you with login credentials.






Keywords:
WebAdmin Access login IWS DWC 
Doc ID:
21404
Owned by:
Kim V. in DoIT Workload Automation
Created:
2011-11-22
Updated:
2025-10-17
Sites:
DoIT Workload Automation, Systems & Network Control Center