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Version: OpCon 26.0 (On-Prem)

Deleting Named Schedule Instance Exceptions

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

What Is It?​

Use this procedure to delete Named Schedule Instance Exceptions in the Enterprise Manager.

Delete Job Patterns​

To delete a job pattern, complete the following steps:

  1. Select on Schedule Master under the Administration topic
  2. Select the schedule in the Schedule Selection list
  3. Select the Instance Definition tab in the Schedule Details frame
  4. Select the instance name associated with the job pattern to delete
  5. Select the job pattern to delete
  6. Select the Remove button
  7. Select Green circle with white checkmark inside Save on the Schedule Master toolbar
  8. Select Close ☒ to close the Schedule Master screen

Deleting Exception Rules​

To delete an exception rule, complete the following steps:

  1. Select on Schedule Master under the Administration topic
  2. Select the schedule in the Schedule Selection list
  3. Select the Instance Definition tab in the Schedule Details frame
  4. Select the instance name associated with the exception rule to delete
  5. Select the job pattern associated with the exception rule to delete
  6. Select the exception rule to delete
  7. Select the Remove button
  8. Select Green circle with white checkmark inside Save on the Schedule Master toolbar
  9. Select Close ☒ to close the Schedule Master screen

FAQs​

Q: Can a named schedule instance exceptions record be recovered after deletion?

No. Deleting a named schedule instance exceptions record permanently removes it from OpCon. Verify the record is no longer needed before deleting it.

Q: How many named schedule instance exceptions records can you delete at once?

Select the specific named schedule instance exceptions record you want to delete, then select the Delete button on the toolbar. Confirm the deletion when prompted.

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.