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Version: OpCon 26.0 (On-Prem)

Configuring Automatic Schedule Maintenance

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

What Is It?​

Use this procedure to configure Automatic Schedule Maintenance in the Enterprise Manager.

To configure auto maintenance, complete the following steps:

  1. Select on Schedule Master under the Administration topic. The Schedule Master screen displays
  2. Select the schedule in the Schedule Selection list
  3. Ensure that the Schedule tab is in focus
  4. Select the Auto Build option in the Schedule Properties Build frame
  5. Select/enter the number of days in advance to auto build
  6. Select/enter the number of days to auto build
  7. (Optional) Select the Overwrite Existing option
  8. (Optional) Select the Build On Hold option
  9. (Optional) Enter an Auto Build Time for this schedule only
  10. (Optional) Select the Auto Delete option and enter the number of days ago to delete
  11. Select Green circle with white checkmark inside Save on the Schedule Master toolbar
  12. Select Close ☒ (to the right of the Schedule Master tab) to close the Schedule Master screen

FAQs​

Q: What does configuring automatic schedule maintenance control?

Configuring automatic schedule maintenance defines the settings that determine how OpCon behaves for this feature. Review the available options and set values appropriate for your environment.

Q: How many steps are required to configure automatic schedule maintenance?

The configuration procedure involves 12 steps. Complete all steps in order and select Save to apply the changes.

Glossary​

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.

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.