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Job Type Management

Use the following links to go to the procedure for each supported job type.

Defining BIS Job Details​

For conceptual information, refer to BIS Job Details in the Concepts online help.

To define BIS job details, complete the following steps:

  1. Complete Steps 1-13 of the Adding Jobs section.
  2. Enter the required field information.
  3. Select the Data Dependencies tab and enter the required field information.
  4. Select the File Dependencies tab and enter the required field information.
  5. Select Save icon Save on the Job Master toolbar.

Defining Container Job Details​

For conceptual information, refer to Container Job Type in the Concepts online help.

To define Container job details, complete the following steps:

  1. Select Job Master under the Administration topic.
  2. Select the Schedule in the Schedule list.
  3. Select Add on the Job Master toolbar.
  4. Enter a job name in the Name field.
  5. Select Container in the Job Type list.
  6. Select a Schedule to run as Sub-Schedule.
  7. Select Save icon Save on the Job Master toolbar.

Defining File Transfer Job Details​

For conceptual information, refer to File Transfer Job Details in the Concepts online help.

To define File Transfer job details, complete the following steps:

  1. Complete Steps 1-13 of the Adding Jobs section.
  2. Ensure the File Information tab is selected within the File Transfer Definition frame.
note

For fields supporting tokens, use the Global Property Selector by pressing Ctrl/t to find and define tokens for global properties. You may also type a token manually. For more on tokens, refer to Tokens in the Concepts online help.

  1. In the Source Machine list, select the machine containing the file to transfer.
  2. In the User list, select the User ID with privileges to run the file transfer.
  3. In the Source File field, type the path and file name (e.g., C:\Output\Test.txt).
  4. In the Destination Machine list, select the machine that will receive the file.
  5. In the User list, select the User ID with privileges to run the file transfer.
  6. In the Destination File field, define the path and file name for the destination file:
    • To inherit the source file name, type only the destination path (e.g., C:\Transferred Files\).
    • To use a specific name, type the full path and file name (e.g., C:\Transferred Files\Test.txt).
  7. Select the Option tab and configure the following fields:
    • Source Data Type
    • Maximum Transfer Rate (kbits/s)
    • Destination Data Type
    • Compression
    • If File Exists
    • Encryption
    • Delete Source File
    • Start Transfer On
    • TLS Security Override
    • (Optional) Fails if preferred settings not satisfied
  8. Select Save icon Save on the Job Master toolbar.

Defining IBM i Job Details​

For conceptual information, refer to IBM i Job Details in the Concepts online help.

To define IBM i job details, complete the following steps:

  1. Complete Steps 1-13 of the Adding Jobs section.
  2. Ensure the Job Information tab is selected in the IBM i Definition frame.
  3. Select a Job Type and a user in the User ID list.
  4. In the Job Description frame, select values for Name and Library.
  5. In the Library frame, select values for Current and Init Lib List.
  6. In the Job Queue frame, select values for Name and Library.
  7. Enter the required field information in the Call Information or File Arrival Information frame, if required.
  8. Select Save icon Save on the Job Master toolbar.

Managing Items in the Additional Info Tab​

To manage IBM i additional info settings, complete the following steps:

  1. Select the Additional Info tab.
  2. Select values for JobQ Priority, Job Date, and Inquiry Message Replay.
  3. (Optional) Enter an Accounting Code.
  4. Select a value for Log CL Commands.
  5. In the Output Queue frame, select values for Name and Library.
  6. In the Message Logging frame, select values for Level, Severity, and Text.
  7. In the Job Log Retention frame, (optional) enter values for Number of Occurrences and Number of Days.
  8. Select Save icon Save on the Job Master toolbar.

Managing Items in the Messages Tab​

To manage IBM i message settings, complete the following steps:

  1. Select the Messages tab.
  2. To add a message: enter the required field information, then select Add.
  3. To edit a message: select the message in the table, modify the fields, then select Update.
  4. To delete a message: select the message in the table, then select Remove.
  5. Select Save icon Save on the Job Master toolbar.

Managing Items in the Spool Files Tab​

To manage IBM i spool file settings, complete the following steps:

  1. Select the Spool Files tab.
  2. To add a spool file: enter the required field information, then select Add.
  3. To edit a spool file: select the spool file in the table, modify the fields, then select Update.
  4. To delete a spool file: select the spool file in the table, then select Remove.
  5. Select Save icon Save on the Job Master toolbar.

Managing Items in the Variables Tab​

To manage IBM i variable settings, complete the following steps:

  1. Select the Variables tab.
  2. To add a variable: enter the required field information, then select Add.
  3. To edit a variable: select the variable in the table, modify the fields, then select Update.
  4. To delete a variable: select the variable in the table, then select Remove.
  5. Select Save icon Save on the Job Master toolbar.

Defining Java Job Details​

For conceptual information, refer to Java Job Details in the Concepts online help.

To define Java job details, complete the following steps:

  1. Complete Steps 1-13 of the Adding Jobs section.
  2. In the Java Definition frame, select the Operation (Class, Command, or JAR) and enter the required field information.

Managing Items in the Parameters Tab​

To manage Java parameter settings, complete the following steps:

  1. To add a parameter: enter the name/value field information, then select Add.
  2. To edit a parameter: select the row in the table, modify the name/value fields, then select Update.
  3. To delete a parameter: select the row in the table, then select Remove.

Managing Items in the JVM Arguments Tab​

To manage Java JVM argument settings, complete the following steps:

  1. To add an argument: enter the name/value field information, then select Add.
  2. To edit an argument: select the row in the table, modify the name/value fields, then select Update.
  3. To delete an argument: select the row in the table, then select Remove.
note

A special argument definition, JAVA_JVM_ARGS, can be used to point to a global property that contains a list of arguments defined in arg=value pairs separated by a comma (e.g., JAVA_JVM_ARGS=[[GLOBAL_PROPERTY]], where [[GLOBAL_PROPERTY]]=[[arg1=value1,arg2=value2]]).

Managing Items in the Environment Variables Tab​

To manage Java environment variable settings, complete the following steps:

  1. To add a variable: enter the name/value field information, then select Add.
  2. To edit a variable: select the row in the table, modify the name/value fields, then select Update.
  3. To delete a variable: select the row in the table, then select Remove.
note

A special argument definition, JAVA_ENV_VARS, can be used to point to a global property that contains a list of environment variables defined in env=value pairs separated by a comma (e.g., JAVA_ENV_VARS=[[GLOBAL_PROPERTY]], where [[GLOBAL_PROPERTY]]=[[name1=value1,name2=value2]]).

  1. In the Failure Criteria frame, select the Operators and enter the exit codes.
  2. Select Save icon Save on the Job Master toolbar.

Defining MCP Job Details​

For conceptual information, refer to MCP Job Details in the Concepts online help.

To define MCP job details, complete the following steps:

  1. Complete Steps 1-13 of the Adding Jobs section.
  2. Ensure the Job Information tab is selected within the MCP Definition frame.
  3. Enter a User Code and (optional) an Access Code.
  4. Select the MCP Job Type and enter the required field information.
  5. Select the Pre-Run Information tab, enter the MCP Pre-Run Type and required field information.
  6. Select the Failure Criteria tab and enter the required field information.
  7. Select Save icon Save on the Job Master toolbar.

Defining OpenVMS Job Details​

Defining OS 2200 Job Details​

For conceptual information, refer to OS 2200 Job Details in the Concepts online help.

To define OS 2200 job details, complete the following steps:

  1. Complete Steps 1-13 of the Adding Jobs section.
  2. Ensure the Job Information tab is selected within the OS 2200 Definition frame and enter the required field information.
  3. Select the Tokens tab and enter the required field information.
  4. Select Save icon Save on the Job Master toolbar.

Defining SAP BW Job Details​

For conceptual information, refer to SAP BW Job Details in the Concepts online help.

To define SAP BW job details, complete the following steps:

  1. Complete Steps 1-13 of the Adding Jobs section.
  2. Select the SAP Search button. The SAP Query dialog opens.
  3. Enter the process chain name (wildcards (*) are supported).
  4. (Optional) Enter the description (wildcards (*) are supported).
  5. Select the Query SAP search button.
  6. Select the Process Chain from the results table and select OK. This assigns the SAP BW Process Chain to the job.
  7. Select Save icon Save on the Job Master toolbar.

Defining SAP R/3 and CRM Job Details​

For conceptual information, refer to SAP R/3 and CRM Job Details in the Concepts online help.

To define SAP R/3 and CRM job details, complete the following steps:

  1. Complete Steps 1-13 of the Adding Jobs section.
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To define an OpCon job for an SAP R/3 and CRM Tracked or Queued job, do not define any SAP-specific details and select Save Save on the Job Master toolbar.

Assigning an Existing SAP Job​

To assign an existing SAP job, complete the following steps:

  1. Select the SAP Search button.
  2. Enter a Job Name (wildcards (*) are supported) and select Query SAP.
  3. Select the job from the results table and select OK.

Creating a New SAP Job​

To create a new SAP job, complete the following steps:

  1. Select the New button. The Create new SAP Job dialog opens.
  2. Log in to SAP, then enter a Job Name, Job Class, and Spool Recipient.
  3. Select Add to add SAP Step(s). The Add SAP Step wizard opens. Follow the wizard to specify all required information. Repeat to add additional steps.
  4. To re-assign the SAP Step order: select the step, then select the Up or Down arrows.
  5. To remove an SAP Step: select the step, then select Remove.
  6. Enter the required field information in the Step Details frame and select Save.

Editing the SAP Job Definition​

To edit the SAP job definition, complete the following steps:

  1. Select Edit, then select the parameter to modify.
  2. Modify the information and select Save.

Defining Additional SAP Job Information​

To define additional SAP job information, complete the following steps:

  1. In the Start SAP Job frame, select A.S.A.P. or Immediately.
  2. (Optional) In the Exec. Target frame, select Specify an Exec. Target, select SAP Search, then (optional) select Query SAP. Select an Application Server and select OK.
  3. Select Save icon Save on the Job Master toolbar.

Defining SQL Job Details​

Defining Job Action: MS SQL DTExec Job Details​

For conceptual information, refer to SQL Job Details in the Concepts online help.

To define MS SQL DTExec job details, complete the following steps:

  1. Complete Steps 1-13 of the Adding Jobs section.
  2. Select MS SQL DTExec in the Job Action list.
  3. Select a connection type: SQL or FILE, and enter all required information.
  4. Enter the Package File Path.
  5. (Optional) Enter Other Options.
  6. Enter the failure criteria rules. Select the Reset to Default icon Reset to Default button to reset all rows, or the Delete icon Delete button to remove a row.
  7. Select Save icon Save on the Job Master toolbar.

Defining Job Action: MS SQL Job Details​

For conceptual information, refer to SQL Job Details in the Concepts online help.

To define MS SQL job details, complete the following steps:

  1. Complete Steps 1-13 of the Adding Jobs section.
  2. Select MS SQL Job in the Job Action list.
  3. Enter the Server Name\Instance.
  4. (Optional) Select Windows Authentication.
  5. Select the user in the User Id list.
  6. (Optional) Select Encrypt.
  7. Enter the number for Retry Attempts and the Job Name.
  8. (Optional) Select Monitor Only and enter the number of days and time for the Monitoring End Time.
  9. (Optional) Enter Other Options.
  10. Enter the failure criteria rules. Select the Reset to Default icon Reset to Default button to reset all rows, or the Delete icon Delete button to remove a row.
  11. Select Save icon Save on the Job Master toolbar.

Defining Job Action: MS SQL Script Job Details​

For conceptual information, refer to SQL Job Details in the Concepts online help.

To define MS SQL Script job details, complete the following steps:

  1. Complete Steps 1-13 of the Adding Jobs section.
  2. Select MS SQL Script in the Job Action list.
  3. Enter the Server Name\Instance and Database Name.
  4. (Optional) Select Windows Authentication.
  5. Select the user in the User Id list.
  6. (Optional) Select Encrypt.
  7. Select the script type: Script File or In Line Script, and enter all required information.
  8. To add a variable: enter the name/value field information, then select Add.
  9. To edit a variable: select the row in the table, modify the name/value fields, then select Update.
  10. To delete a variable: select the row in the table, then select Remove.
  11. (Optional) Select Use Exit Code From Script Result.
  12. (Optional) Enter the File Path and Other Options.
  13. Enter the failure criteria rules. Select the Reset to Default icon Reset to Default button to reset all rows, or the Delete icon Delete button to remove a row.
  14. Select Save icon Save on the Job Master toolbar.

Defining Job Action: MySQL Job Details​

For conceptual information, refer to SQL Job Details in the Concepts online help.

To define MySQL job details, complete the following steps:

  1. Complete Steps 1-13 of the Adding Jobs section.
  2. Select MySQL in the Job Action list.
  3. Enter the Server Name, Database Name, and Port number.
  4. Select the user in the User Id list.
  5. Enter the Script File Path.
  6. To add a variable: enter the name/value field information, then select Add.
  7. To edit a variable: select the row in the table, modify the name/value fields, then select Update.
  8. To delete a variable: select the row in the table, then select Remove.
  9. (Optional) Enter the File Path and Other Options.
  10. Enter the failure criteria rules. Select the Reset to Default icon Reset to Default button to reset all rows, or the Delete icon Delete button to remove a row.
  11. Select Save icon Save on the Job Master toolbar.

Defining Job Action: Oracle Job Details​

For conceptual information, refer to SQL Job Details in the Concepts online help.

To define Oracle job details, complete the following steps:

  1. Complete Steps 1-13 of the Adding Jobs section.
  2. Select Oracle in the Job Action list.
  3. Enter the Server Name, Database Name, and Connection Id.
  4. Select the user in the User Id list.
  5. Enter the Script File Path.
  6. (Optional) Enter Parameters (positional), File Path, and Other Options.
  7. Enter the failure criteria rules. Select the Reset to Default icon Reset to Default button to reset all rows, or the Delete icon Delete button to remove a row.
  8. Select Save icon Save on the Job Master toolbar.

Defining Job Action: Other DB Job Details​

For conceptual information, refer to SQL Job Details in the Concepts online help.

To define Other DB job details, complete the following steps:

  1. Complete Steps 1-13 of the Adding Jobs section.
  2. Select Other DB in the Job Action list.
  3. Select the database connection type: ODBC Connection String, OleDB Connection String, or DSN Name, and enter all required information.
  4. (Optional) Select Windows Authentication.
  5. Select the user in the User Id list.
  6. Select the script type: Script File or In Line Script, and enter all required information.
  7. To add a variable: enter the name/value field information, then select Add.
  8. To edit a variable: select the row in the table, modify the name/value fields, then select Update.
  9. To delete a variable: select the row in the table, then select Remove.
  10. (Optional) Enter the File Path and Other Options.
  11. Enter the failure criteria rules. Select the Reset to Default icon Reset to Default button to reset all rows, or the Delete icon Delete button to remove a row.
  12. Select Save icon Save on the Job Master toolbar.

Defining Tuxedo ART Job Details​

For conceptual information, refer to Tuxedo ART Job Details in the Concepts online help.

To define Tuxedo ART job details, complete the following steps:

  1. Complete Steps 1-13 of the Adding Jobs section.
  2. In the Tuxedo ART Definition frame, enter the Script, Owner, JESRoot Directory, and Tuxedo Environment.

Managing Items in the Parameters Tab​

To manage Tuxedo ART parameter settings, complete the following steps:

  1. To add a parameter: enter the name/value field information, then select Add.
  2. To edit a parameter: select the row in the table, modify the name/value fields, then select Update.
  3. To delete a parameter: select the row in the table, then select Remove.

Managing Items in the Step Control Tab​

To manage Tuxedo ART step control settings, complete the following steps:

  1. To add a step: enter the step name, min CC, max CC, step action, and trigger message field information, then select Add.
  2. To edit a step: select the row in the table, modify the fields, then select Update.
  3. To delete a step: select the row in the table, then select Remove.

Managing Items in the Failure Criteria Tab​

To manage Tuxedo ART failure criteria settings, complete the following steps:

  1. Enter the required field information.
  2. Select Save icon Save on the Job Master toolbar.

Defining UNIX Job Details​

Defining Job Action: Run Program Job Details​

For conceptual information, refer to UNIX Job Details in the Concepts online help.

To define UNIX Run Program job details, complete the following steps:

  1. Complete Steps 1-13 of the Adding Jobs section.
  2. Select Run Program in the Job Action list.
  3. Select the UNIX Group ID and User Id assigned to the job.
  4. Enter the NICE Value, Prerun information, and Parameters.
  5. Select the Operators and enter Exit Codes in the Basic tab.
  6. (Optional) In the Core Dump frame, deselect Fails on core dump to not return a failed exit code on a core dump.
  7. (Optional) In the Signals frame, select the Operators and enter the Signals.
  8. Select the Search Operation, enter the String to Search (wildcards supported), and enter the Exit Code.
  9. Select Add icon Add to define the parsing criteria. Select any row to use Update or Remove.
  10. Enter the Custom Application Log (wildcards supported for multiple logs).
  11. Enter a name in the Env Variable Name field and a value in the Env Variable Value field.
  12. Select Add icon Add to define the environment variable. Select any row to use Update or Remove.
  13. Select Save icon Save on the Job Master toolbar.

Defining Job Action: File Arrival Job Details​

For conceptual information, refer to UNIX Job Details in the Concepts online help.

To define UNIX File Arrival job details, complete the following steps:

  1. Complete Steps 1-13 of the Adding Jobs section.
  2. Select File Arrival in the Job Action list.
  3. Select a group id/user id in the Group Id / User Id list.
  4. In the File Name field, enter the file path and name. UNIX wildcard characters are supported (e.g., /usr/local/abc*.txt).
  5. (Optional) Select Sub-directory Search to search sub-directories.
  6. Specify the Start Time and End Time within which the file must arrive.
  7. Specify the Duration the file size must remain stable.
  8. Specify the failure criteria rules. Select the Reset to Default icon Reset to Default button to reset all rows, or the Delete icon Delete button to remove a row.
  9. Select Save icon Save on the Job Master toolbar.

Defining Job Action: Embedded Script Job Details​

For conceptual information, refer to UNIX Job Details in the Concepts online help.

To define UNIX Embedded Script job details, complete the following steps:

  1. Complete Steps 1-13 of the Adding Jobs section.
  2. Select Embedded Script in the Job Action list.
  3. Select the Group Id / User Id assigned to the job.
  4. Select the script to associate with the job. The Script Type field populates automatically.
  5. Select the version of the script and the runner. The Run Command Template field populates automatically.
  6. Enter any argument(s) to pass to the script at runtime.
  7. Specify the failure criteria rules. Select the Reset to Default icon Reset to Default button to reset all rows, or the Delete icon Delete button to remove a row.
  8. Enter a name in the Env Variable Name field and a value in the Env Variable Value field.
  9. Select Add icon Add to define the environment variable. Select any row to use Update or Remove.
  10. Select Save icon Save on the Job Master toolbar.

Defining Episys Job Details​

For conceptual information, refer to UNIX Job Sub-Types in the Concepts online help.

To define Episys job details, complete the following steps:

  1. Select Job Master under the Administration topic.
  2. Select the Schedule in the Schedule list.
  3. Select Add icon Add on the Job Master toolbar.
  4. Enter a job name in the Name field.
  5. Select UNIX in the Job Type list.
  6. Select the appropriate Episys sub-type in the Job Sub-Type list.
  7. Complete Steps 6-13 of the Adding Jobs section.
  8. Select the UNIX Group ID and User ID assigned to the job.
  9. Enter the required information in the remaining fields.
  10. Select Save icon Save on the Job Master toolbar.

Defining Windows Job Details​

Defining Job Action: Run Program Job Details​

For conceptual information, refer to Windows Job Details in the Concepts online help.

To define Windows Run Program job details, complete the following steps:

  1. Complete Steps 1-13 of the Adding Jobs section.
  2. Select Run Program in the Job Action list.
  3. Select a user id in the User Id list.
  4. Select the Job Priority and/or whether to Run in Command Shell.
  5. Enter the Prerun information and/or Command line details, then enter the remaining field information.
  6. Select the Operators and enter Exit Codes in the Basic tab.
  7. Select the Search Operation, enter the String to Search (wildcards supported), and enter the Exit Code.
  8. Select Add icon Add to define the parsing criteria. Select any row to use Update or Remove.
  9. Enter the Custom Application Log (wildcards supported for multiple logs).
  10. Enter a name in the Env Variable Name field and a value in the Env Variable Value field.
  11. Select Add icon Add to define the environment variable. Select any row to use Update or Remove.
  12. Select Save icon Save on the Job Master toolbar.

Defining Job Action: File Arrival Job Details​

For conceptual information, refer to Windows Job Details in the Concepts online help.

Follow the steps for the appropriate Microsoft Agent version:

File Arrival for Microsoft Agent versions 16.01.00 and higher​

To define Windows File Arrival job details for Agent versions 16.01.00 and higher, complete the following steps:

  1. Complete Steps 1-13 of the Adding Jobs section.
  2. Select File Arrival in the Job Action list.
  3. Select a user id in the User Id list.
  4. In the File Name field, enter the file path and name. Windows wildcard characters are supported (e.g., C:\Folder\Filename?ABC*.txt).
  5. (Optional) Select Sub-directory Search to search sub-directories.
  6. Specify the Start Time and End Time within which the file must arrive.
  7. Specify the Duration the file size must remain stable.
  8. Specify the failure criteria rules. Select the Reset to Default icon Reset to Default button to reset all rows, or the Delete icon Delete button to remove a row.
  9. Select Save icon Save on the Job Master toolbar.

File Arrival for Microsoft Agent version 15.3 and versions leading up to 16.01.00​

To define Windows File Arrival job details for Agent version 15.3 up to 16.01.00, complete the following steps:

  1. Complete Steps 1-13 of the Adding Jobs section.

  2. Select File Arrival in the Job Action list.

  3. In the File Name field, enter the file path and name. Windows wildcard characters are supported (e.g., C:\Folder\Filename?ABC*.txt).

    note

    Standard Windows wildcard characters include the asterisk (*) for zero or more characters, and the question mark (?) for a single character.

  4. Specify the Start Time and End Time within which the file must arrive.

  5. Specify the Duration the file size must remain stable.

  6. Select Save icon Save on the Job Master toolbar.

Defining Job Action: Embedded Script Job Details​

For conceptual information, refer to Windows Job Details in the Concepts online help.

To define Windows Embedded Script job details, complete the following steps:

  1. Complete Steps 1-13 of the Adding Jobs section.
  2. Select Embedded Script in the Job Action list.
  3. Select the User ID assigned to the job.
  4. Select the script to associate with the job. The Script Type field populates automatically.
  5. Select the version of the script and the runner. The Run Command Template field populates automatically.
  6. Enter any argument(s) to pass to the script at runtime.
  7. Enter the Working Directory for the job.
  8. Specify the failure criteria rules. Select the Reset to Default icon Reset to Default button to reset all rows, or the Delete icon Delete button to remove a row.
  9. Enter a name in the Env Variable Name field and a value in the Env Variable Value field.
  10. Select Add icon Add to define the environment variable. Select any row to use Update or Remove.
  11. Select Save icon Save on the Job Master toolbar.

Defining Command: File Copy Job Details​

For conceptual information, refer to Windows Job Details in the Concepts online help.

To define Command: File Copy job details, complete the following steps:

  1. Select Job Master under the Administration topic.
  2. Select the Schedule in the Schedule list.
  3. Select Add icon Add on the Job Master toolbar.
  4. Enter a job name in the Name field.
  5. Select Windows in the Job Type list.
  6. Select Command: File Copy in the Job Sub-Type list.
  7. Complete Steps 6-13 of the Adding Jobs section.
  8. Select the User ID assigned to the job.
  9. Enter the required information in the remaining fields.
  10. Select Save icon Save on the Job Master toolbar.

Defining Command: File Delete Job Details​

For conceptual information, refer to Windows Job Details in the Concepts online help.

To define Command: File Delete job details, complete the following steps:

  1. Select Job Master under the Administration topic.
  2. Select the Schedule in the Schedule list.
  3. Select Add icon Add on the Job Master toolbar.
  4. Enter a job name in the Name field.
  5. Select Windows in the Job Type list.
  6. Select Command: File Delete in the Job Sub-Type list.
  7. Complete Steps 6-13 of the Adding Jobs section.
  8. Select the User ID assigned to the job.
  9. Enter the required information in the remaining fields.
  10. Select Save icon Save on the Job Master toolbar.

Defining Command: File Move Job Details​

For conceptual information, refer to Command: File Move in the Concepts online help.

To define Command: File Move job details, complete the following steps:

  1. Select Job Master under the Administration topic.
  2. Select the Schedule in the Schedule list.
  3. Select Add icon Add on the Job Master toolbar.
  4. Enter a job name in the Name field.
  5. Select Windows in the Job Type list.
  6. Select Command: File Move in the Job Sub-Type list.
  7. Complete Steps 6-13 of the Adding Jobs section.
  8. Select the User ID assigned to the job.
  9. Enter the required information in the remaining fields.
  10. Select Save icon Save on the Job Master toolbar.

Defining Command: File Rename Job Details​

For conceptual information, refer to Windows Job Details in the Concepts online help.

To define Command: File Rename job details, complete the following steps:

  1. Select Job Master under the Administration topic.
  2. Select the Schedule in the Schedule list.
  3. Select Add icon Add on the Job Master toolbar.
  4. Enter a job name in the Name field.
  5. Select Windows in the Job Type list.
  6. Select Command: File Rename in the Job Sub-Type list.
  7. Complete Steps 6-13 of the Adding Jobs section.
  8. Select the User ID assigned to the job.
  9. Enter the required information in the remaining fields.
  10. Select Save icon Save on the Job Master toolbar.

Defining Corelation Job Details​

For conceptual information, refer to Windows Job Details in the Concepts online help.

To define Corelation job details, complete the following steps:

  1. Select Job Master under the Administration topic.
  2. Select the Schedule in the Schedule list.
  3. Select Add icon Add on the Job Master toolbar.
  4. Enter a job name in the Name field.
  5. Select Windows in the Job Type list.
  6. Select Corelation in the Job Sub-Type list.
  7. Complete Steps 6-13 of the Adding Jobs section.
  8. Select the User ID assigned to the job.
  9. Enter the required information in the remaining fields.
  10. (Optional) Select a parameter format type: Batch Options or Parameters.
  11. Enter the name/value field information and select Add icon Add to define parameters. Select any parameter to use Update or Remove.
  12. Select Save icon Save on the Job Master toolbar.

Defining Web Services (RESTful) Job Details​

For conceptual information, refer to Web Services (RESTful) Sub-Type in the Web Services (RESTful) Connector online help.

To define Web Services (RESTful) job details, complete the following steps:

  1. Select Job Master under the Administration topic.
  2. Select the Schedule in the Schedule list.
  3. Select Add icon Add on the Job Master toolbar.
  4. Enter a job name in the Name field.
  5. Select Windows in the Job Type list.
  6. Select Web Services (RESTful) in the Job Sub-Type list.
  7. Complete Steps 6-13 of the Adding Jobs section.
note

For fields supporting tokens, use the Global Property Selector by pressing Ctrl/t to find and define tokens for global properties. You may also type a token manually. For more on tokens, refer to Tokens in the Concepts online help.

  1. Select the User ID assigned to the job.
  2. Ensure the Job Details tab is selected within the Web Services (RESTful) Definition frame.
  3. Enter the Connector Location (path where the Web Services (RESTful) Connector is installed on the target Windows system).
  4. Enter the URL to call the RESTful web services.
  5. Select the Operation type: DELETE, GET, POST, POST_POLL, or PUT, and enter all required information for the selected operation.
  6. Enter a user name and encrypted password if authentication is required; otherwise, leave blank. For more information, refer to Encrypting Passwords.
  7. Select the SSL tab and define the SSL information.
  8. Select the Failure Criteria tab.
  9. (Optional) Enter a Pattern Match Value string.
  10. Define the Exit Codes (select an operator and enter an integer).
  11. Select Save icon Save on the Job Master toolbar.

Defining WS_FTP Pro Job Details​

For conceptual information, refer to Windows Job Details in the Concepts online help.

To define WS_FTP Pro job details, complete the following steps:

  1. Select Job Master under the Administration topic.
  2. Select the Schedule in the Schedule list.
  3. Select Add icon Add on the Job Master toolbar.
  4. Enter a job name in the Name field.
  5. Select Windows in the Job Type list.
  6. Select WS_FTP Pro in the Job Sub-Type list.
  7. Complete Steps 6-13 of the Adding Jobs section.
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For fields supporting tokens, use the Global Property Selector by pressing Ctrl/t to find and define tokens for global properties. You may also type a token manually. For more on tokens, refer to Tokens in the Concepts online help.

  1. Select the User ID assigned to the job.
  2. Enter the required information in the remaining fields.
  3. (Optional) Enter more detailed failure criteria rules in the Advanced Failure Criteria frame. Select the Reset to Default icon Reset to Default button to reset all rows, or the Remove icon Delete button to remove a row.
  4. Select Save icon Save on the Job Master toolbar.

Defining z/OS Job Details​

For conceptual information, refer to z/OS Job Details in the Concepts online help.

To define z/OS job details, complete the following steps:

  1. Complete Steps 1-13 of the Adding Jobs section.
  2. In the z/OS Definition frame, select a z/OS Job Type.
  3. Enter the remaining field information under Sysplex and Failure criteria.
  4. In Batch Details within the JCL tab, enter the JCL information.
  5. In Batch Details within the Restart tab:
    • Select the Normal and Restart information under Duplicate Dataset Action.
    • Select the GDG Regression information.

Managing Items on the Step Control Tab​

To manage z/OS step control settings, complete the following steps:

  1. Select the Step Control tab.
  2. To add a step: enter a step name, select a Step Action, enter a trigger message if required, then select Add.
  3. To re-assign the step order: right-click the Step and select Move Up or Move Down.
  4. To edit a step: select the Step, modify the field information, then select Update.
  5. To delete a step: select the Step, select Remove, then select OK in the Delete Item dialog.

Managing Items on the File Tab​

To manage z/OS file resource settings, complete the following steps:

  1. Select the File tab.
  2. To add a file resource: enter a DSN name, Generations value, Condition, When condition, (optional) job name, then select Add.
  3. To re-assign the file resource order: right-click the DSN and select Move Up or Move Down.
  4. To edit a file resource: select the DSN, modify the field information, then select Update.
  5. To delete a file resource: select the DSN, select Remove, then select OK in the Delete Item dialog.

Managing Items on the Message Tab​

To manage z/OS message trigger settings, complete the following steps:

  1. Select the Message tab.
  2. To add a message trigger: enter a key, Generations value, When condition, and (optional) job name, Offset, and length, then select Add.
  3. To re-assign the message order: right-click the key and select Move Up or Move Down.
  4. To edit a message: select the key in the table, modify the field information, then select Update.
  5. To delete a message: select the key in the table, select Remove, then select OK in the Delete Item dialog.

Managing Items on the Job/Task Tab​

To manage z/OS job/task resource settings, complete the following steps:

  1. Select the Job/Task tab.
  2. To add a job/task resource: enter a job/task name, select an option in Job/Task Must Be, then select Add.
  3. To re-assign the job/task order: right-click the job/task and select Move Up or Move Down.
  4. To edit a job/task resource: select the job/task in the table, modify the field information, then select Update.
  5. To delete a job/task resource: select the job/task in the table, select Remove, then select OK in the Delete Item dialog.

Managing Items on the Remaining Tabs​

To complete z/OS job definition, complete the following steps:

  1. Select the Tape Devices tab and enter the required field information.
  2. Select the REXX tab and enter the required field information.
  3. Select Save icon Save on the Job Master toolbar.

Verifying and Managing JCL​

The JCL/SYSOUT Access button provides access to a tool for verifying and maintaining the JCL.

Setting the JCL Selection for a Job​

To set the JCL selection for a job, complete the following steps:

  1. Select JCL/SYSOUT Access. The JCL/Sysout Access dialog opens.
  2. Enter the Member Name, View JCL DD Name, and Save JCL DD Name.
  3. Select Save JCL, then close the dialog.

Verifying the JCL Selection for a Job​

To verify the JCL selection, complete the following steps:

  1. In Batch Details under the JCL tab, verify or enter a Member Name. If the member name matches the first word of the job name, you may leave this field blank.
  2. Verify or enter the DDNAME.
  3. Save the job definition if any changes were made (Ctrl+S).
  4. Select JCL/Sysout Access. The JCL/Sysout Access dialog opens.
  5. Select View JCL.
    • If the results are correct, close the editor and the JCL/Sysout Access dialog.
    • If the results are not correct, close the editor and review the DDNAME and Member Name.

Editing the Production JCL​

To edit the production JCL, complete the following steps:

  1. Select JCL/Sysout Access. The JCL/Sysout Access dialog opens.
  2. Select View JCL and edit the JCL. If using an external editor, save the results before closing and confirm loading the results.
  3. Select OK.
  4. Modify the Save JCL DD Name to match the production library.
  5. Select Save JCL, then close the dialog.

Editing the JCL for a Single Job Instance​

To edit the JCL for a single job instance, complete the following steps:

  1. Select JCL/Sysout Access. The JCL/Sysout Access dialog opens.
  2. Select View JCL and edit the JCL. If using an external editor, save the results before closing and confirm loading the results.
  3. Select OK.
  4. Ensure the Save JCL DD Name starts with TEMP. If not, change it to a TEMP... DD Name configured on the z/OS Agent.
  5. Select Save JCL, then close the dialog.
  6. Enter the new value in the Override DDNAME field if the Save JCL DD Name was changed in step 4.
  7. Ensure the Temporary Member field is blank.

Editing the Submitted JCL Directly for Restarts​

To edit the submitted JCL directly for restarts, complete the following steps:

  1. Select JCL/Sysout Access. The JCL/Sysout Access dialog opens.
  2. Enter 0 in the Outlimit field and select View Sysout.
  3. (Optional) Edit the JCL.
  4. Select Copy to clipboard, then close the editor.
  5. Select View JCL, select and delete the existing contents, then paste the clipboard contents into the editor.
  6. Select OK, then select Save JCL.
  7. Close the JCL/Sysout Access dialog.