This section describes both standalone Apply Engine execution and options provided for managing engines using the Connect CDC (SQData) controller daemon on supported platforms and the master controller on zOS. The following table lists the options available for executing the Apply Engine Engine based on the operating system platform.
| Operating System | Command Line Execution | Procedure Execution | Connect CDC (SQData) |
| z/OS | NO | JCL | Master Controller Started Task |
| Linux, AIX | YES | Shell Script | Controller Daemon via SQDMON utility |
| Windows | YES | BAT file | Controller Daemon via SQDMON utility |