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Version: OpCon (Cloud - Current)

Resetting Resources in Use

Theme: Configure
Who Is It For? System Administrator, Automation Engineer

What Is It?​

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SAM tracks resources in use and waits until a resource is available before submitting the next job.

If the Resources in Use value is incorrect due to an unusual occurrence, use this feature to correct it. Only use this feature if you are certain the value is inaccurate.

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Reducing Resources in Use while jobs are still using the resource may cause OpCon to exceed the defined resource maximum.

To reset a resource in use, complete the following steps:

  1. Select on List under the Operations topic. The Daily list screen displays
  2. Verify that all jobs using the resource have completed
  3. Select on Resources under the Administration topic
  4. Select the resource in the Select Resource list
  5. Select the Edit Resource in Use value button (to the right of the Resources in Use frame)
  6. Enter the correct value
  7. Select OK to save, or Cancel to discard
  8. Select Close ☒ (to the right of the Resources tab) to close the Resources screen. For more information, refer to Resources in the Concepts online help

Configuration Options​

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FAQs​

Q: How many steps does the Resetting Resources in Use procedure involve?

The Resetting Resources in Use procedure involves 8 steps. Complete all steps in order and save your changes.

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.

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.

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.