Frequencies Dev Overview
Theme: Overview | Who is it for? Automation engineers who create and manage frequency definitions in Solution Manager
What Is It?
The Frequencies section in the Library lets you view, create, edit, and forecast frequency definitions. Frequencies can be shared across multiple jobs and schedules. Use the forecast tool to verify which dates a frequency qualifies before assigning it to a job.
When Would You Use It?
- The Frequencies section in the Library lets you view, create, edit, and forecast frequency definitions
Why Would You Use It?
- Centralized control: The Frequencies section in the Library lets you view, create, edit, and forecast frequency definitions
When would you use this section?
- Creating a new reusable frequency definition
- Editing an existing frequency to change its qualifying days
- Forecasting a frequency to see which dates it will qualify for
- Reviewing all frequency definitions for duplicates or cleanup
What is in this section?
| Page | Description |
|---|---|
| Manage Frequencies | View and search all frequency definitions |
| Edit Frequencies | Modify frequency properties and day patterns |
| Forecast Frequencies | Preview the qualifying dates for a frequency definition |
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Frequency | A named rule that specifies the recurring days on which a schedule or job runs. OpCon uses frequencies during the Schedule Build process. |
| Job | A task or activity defined in OpCon, such as running a program on a remote machine, transferring files, or running a sub-schedule. |
| Role | A named collection of privileges that can be assigned to one or more user accounts. Users in a role inherit all of that role's privileges. |
| Solution Manager (SM) | The browser-based web interface for OpCon. Provides access to operations, self-service, vision dashboards, and configuration. |
FAQs
Q: What does the Frequencies Dev Overview cover?
Viewing, creating, editing, and forecasting frequency definitions. Frequencies can be shared across multiple jobs and schedules. Use the forecast tool to verify qualifying dates before assigning a frequency to a job.
Q: Who manages Solution Manager - Library in OpCon?
Automation engineers and administrators. This includes configuring settings, managing user access, and monitoring related processes.
Q: Where should I start in the Solution Manager - Library section?
Begin with the overview pages in the sidebar. Each page covers a distinct feature or workflow. Review access and role requirements with your OpCon system administrator before making configuration changes.