Adding Threshold/Resource Dependencies
Theme: Configure
Who Is It For? System Administrator, Automation Engineer
What Is It?
Use this procedure to add Threshold/Resource Dependencies in the Enterprise Manager.
Setting Job-Related Threshold/Resource Dependencies
To set Job-Related Threshold/Resource Dependencies, complete the following steps:
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Select Job Master under the Administration topic
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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 Dependencies tab in the Job Properties frame
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Select the Threshold/Resource Dependency tab
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Select the Job Related option
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Select Add. The Threshold/Resource Dependency dialog displays
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Select a threshold/resource in the Threshold/Resource list
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Do one of the following:
- For a Threshold: Select an operator and enter a value in the Value field
- For a Resource: Enter a value in the Value field. Select the All option to require all resources when the job runs; clear it to re-enable the Value field
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Select OK to save, or Cancel to discard
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Select Close ☒ to close Job Master
Setting Frequency-Related Threshold/Resource Dependencies
To set Frequency-Related Threshold/Resource Dependencies, complete the following steps:
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Select Job Master under the Administration topic
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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 Dependencies tab in the Job Properties frame
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Select the Threshold/Resource Dependency tab
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Select the Frequency Related option
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Select the frequency in the Frequency List
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Select Add. The Threshold/Resource Dependency dialog displays
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Select a threshold/resource in the Threshold/Resource list
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Do one of the following:
- For a Threshold: Select an operator and enter a value in the Value field
- For a Resource: Enter a value in the Value field. Select the All option to require all resources when the job runs; clear it to re-enable the Value field
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Select a frequency in the Frequency list
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Select OK to save, or Cancel to discard
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Select Close ☒ to close Job Master
FAQs
Q: Where do you access Threshold/Resource Dependencies in the Enterprise Manager?
Select Job Master under the Administration topic in the Enterprise Manager navigation pane.
Q: How do you save a new threshold/resource dependencies record?
After completing the required fields, select the Save button on the toolbar to save the threshold/resource dependencies record.
Q: Can you add threshold/resource dependencies for multiple platforms?
Yes. This page covers threshold/resource dependencies for multiple platforms or contexts: Setting Job-Related Threshold/Resource Dependencies, Setting Frequency-Related Threshold/Resource Dependencies.
Glossary
Enterprise Manager (EM): OpCon's rich client graphical user interface for Windows and Linux, used to define schedules and jobs, manage automation data, and perform operational tasks.
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.
Threshold: A numeric variable stored in the OpCon database used to control job execution. Jobs can be made dependent on threshold values, and OpCon events can update threshold values at runtime.
Resource: A numeric variable in OpCon representing a finite pool. Jobs can be configured to require a set number of resource units to run, limiting concurrent executions and preventing resource contention.
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.