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.
When Would You Use It?
- You need to add Threshold/Resource Dependencies in Enterprise Manager
- The environment is expanding and requires additional Threshold/Resource Dependencies to support new automation workflows
Why Would You Use It?
- Extend automation scope: Adding Threshold/Resource Dependencies to OpCon brings additional resources under centralized scheduling, monitoring, and event processing
- All additions are tracked in the OpCon audit log, recording who added the Threshold/Resource Dependencies and when
Setting Job-Related Threshold/Resource Dependencies
To set Job-Related Threshold/Resource Dependencies, complete the following steps:
Select Job Master under the Administration topic
Select the schedule in the Schedule list
Select the job in the Job list
Select the Dependencies tab in the Job Properties frame
Select the Threshold/Resource Dependency tab
Select the Job Related option
Select Add. The Threshold/Resource Dependency dialog displays
Select a threshold/resource in the Threshold/Resource list
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
Select OK to save, or Cancel to discard
Select Close ☒ to close Job Master
Setting Frequency-Related Threshold/Resource Dependencies
To set Frequency-Related Threshold/Resource Dependencies, complete the following steps:
Select Job Master under the Administration topic
Select the schedule in the Schedule list
Select the job in the Job list
Select the Dependencies tab in the Job Properties frame
Select the Threshold/Resource Dependency tab
Select the Frequency Related option
Select the frequency in the Frequency List
Select Add. The Threshold/Resource Dependency dialog displays
Select a threshold/resource in the Threshold/Resource list
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
Select a frequency in the Frequency list
Select OK to save, or Cancel to discard
Select Close ☒ to close Job Master
Configuration Options
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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.