Adding Job Frequencies
Theme: Configure
Who Is It For? System Administrator, Automation Engineer
What Is It?
Use this procedure to add Job Frequencies in the Enterprise Manager.
Job frequencies cannot be added if the job uses a schedule-defined frequency.
Adding New Job Frequencies
To add a new frequency:
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Select on Job Master under the Administration topic. The Job Master screen displays
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Select the schedule in the Schedule list
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Select the job in the Job list
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Select the Frequency tab in the Job Properties frame
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Select the Add button. The Frequency Definition Wizard displays
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Select the Create new frequency radio button
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Enter a unique name in the Frequency Name text box
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Select Next
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Select the preferred radio button in the When to Schedule frame
noteDepending on the When to Schedule selection, some frames may become grayed out (e.g., selecting Annual Plan grays out all frames except the Calendar list).
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Make any additional selections in the remaining frames, if required
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Select Forecast to verify the frequency selections, then select OK to close the Forecast window
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Select Finish to save the new frequency in the Frequency list and close the wizard
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(Optional) Select the preferred Job Build Status radio button
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In the Start Time Estimation frame (all optional):
- Choose an option from the Estimation Source list
- Set the Estimated Run Time
- If User Defined is selected for Estimation Source, set the day(s) and time for the offset under Predicted Start Time Offset
- Select Apply to All to apply Estimation Source settings to all frequencies
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In the Job Execution frame (all optional):
- Set the SAM Priority
- Set the Max Run time
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In the Start Offset frame (optional):
- Enter the Start Offset time
- Select the Absolute or Relative radio button To add New Job Frequencies, complete the following steps:
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In the Estimated Job Start Time frame, review the following start times:
- Local: Estimated start time based on the local machine running the EM
- Server: Estimated start time based on the OpCon server
- Agent: Estimated start time based on the agent machine where the job will run
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In the Latest Start Offset frame (optional):
- Set the Latest Start Offset time
- Select the Absolute or Relative radio button
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(Optional) In the Absolute Late to Start Offset frame: Enter the amount of time before flagging the job as late
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(Optional) In the Absolute Late to Finish Offset frame: Enter the amount of time before flagging the job as late
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In the When Job Fails frame (optional):
- Select the Retry option to enable Retry on Failure
- Enter the number for Minutes Between Attempts
- Enter the number for Maximum Attempts
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In the When Job Finished Ok frame (optional): Select the desired option in the Run Again list to enable Job Recurrence:
- None: No further action required
- Recurring Instances: Enter the Recurring Instance details and choose what happens if a previous run time overlaps the next start time
- Restart Offset: Enter the Run Interval and Run Limits details
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(Optional) Select Save on the Job Master toolbar to save any frequency details changed in steps 14–22
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Select Close ☒ to close the Job Master screen
Adding Existing Job Frequencies
To add an existing frequency:
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Select on Job Master under the Administration topic. The Job Master screen displays
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Select the schedule in the Schedule list
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Select the job in the Job list
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Select the Frequency tab in the Job Properties frame
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Select the Add button. The Frequency Definition Wizard displays
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Select the Using existing frequency radio button
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Select an existing frequency from the Frequency list, or use the Find button to locate it
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Select Next
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Select Forecast to confirm the frequency selection, then select OK to close the Forecast window
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(Optional) Select Back to select another existing frequency or create a new frequency
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Select Finish to save the frequency in the Frequency list and close the wizard
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Select Close ☒ to close the Job Master screen
FAQs
Q: How do you save a new job frequencies record?
After completing the required fields, select the Save button on the toolbar to save the job frequencies record.
Q: Can you add job frequencies for multiple platforms?
Yes. This page covers job frequencies for multiple platforms or contexts: Adding New Job Frequencies, Adding Existing Job Frequencies.
Glossary
SAM (Schedule Activity Monitor): The logical processor for OpCon workflow automation. SAM monitors schedule and job start times, dependencies, and user commands to determine job execution timing, and processes OpCon events.
LSAM (Local Schedule Activity Monitor): An agent installed on a target platform that runs jobs in the native language of that platform and communicates results back to SAM via SMANetCom over TCP/IP.
Frequency: A set of rules that defines when a job or schedule is eligible to run, based on calendar rules, day-of-week settings, period offsets, and other timing criteria.
Calendar: A named collection of dates in OpCon used by schedules and frequencies to determine when automation runs or is excluded. Calendars can represent holidays, working days, or any custom date set.
Machine: A platform defined in the OpCon database that has an agent installed. OpCon routes job execution requests to machines via SMANetCom, and machines report job completion status back to SAM.
Schedule: A named container for jobs in OpCon, built for a specific date to create that day's automation. Schedules define build settings, frequencies, and the jobs that run within them.
Job: The fundamental unit of work in OpCon. A job defines what to run, on which machine, when to start, and what conditions must be met. Job results are tracked and can trigger events and notifications.
OpCon: Continuous' workflow automation platform. The OpCon server includes the database, SAM and Supporting Services (SAM-SS), and graphical user interfaces. agents installed on target platforms run jobs and report results.