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Version: OpCon 26.0 (On-Prem)

Defining Properties for Single Instance Jobs

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

What Is It?​

Use this procedure to define Properties for Single Instance Jobs in the Enterprise Manager.

To define a property, complete the following steps:

  1. Select on Job Master under the Administration topic. The Job Master screen displays
  2. Select the schedule in the Schedule list
  3. Select the job in the Job list
  4. Select the Job Details tab in the Job Properties frame
  5. Clear the Allow Multi-Instance option if it is selected
  6. Select Green circle with white checkmark inside Save on the Job Master toolbar
  7. Select the Instance Definition tab
  8. Define properties using the format PropertyName=PropertyValue, separating each definition with a semicolon (;)
  9. Select Add
  10. Repeat Steps 8 and 9 to add more properties
  11. Select Green circle with white checkmark inside Save on the Job Master toolbar to save the property definitions
  12. Select Close ☒ to close the Job Master screen

Configuration Options​

SettingWhat It DoesDefaultNotes

FAQs​

Q: What is the purpose of defining properties for single instance jobs?

Defining properties for single instance jobs establishes the configuration or properties that OpCon uses when processing the related job, schedule, or automation object.

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.

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.