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Practice: Create a Null Job

Objective​

To successfully create a NULL job.

Instructions​

Create the Schedule​

  1. In Library > Administration, select Master Schedule.
  2. Click Add button.
  3. On the Master Schedule Definition screen:
  • In the Schedule Name field, enter Null Schedule.
  • Add Documentation
  • Monday - Sunday are working days.
  • Do NOT use the Master Holiday Calendar.
  • Auto Build 7 days in advance for 1 days.
  • Auto Delete 7 days ago.

Create the Job​

  1. In Studio, select Null Job Schedule and click View.
  2. In the side menu, select Add Job.
  3. In the Master Job Definition screen:
  • In the Name field, enter Null Job.
  1. Leave the Job Type as Null Job.
  2. Click the Save button.
  3. Click the Lock button in the upper right-hand corner.
  4. Expand the Documentation section, and add documentation.
  • Example: This is a Null Job exercise.
  1. In the Frequency section, create or add the desired Frequency.
  2. Click Save.
  3. Close Library.

Build the Schedule​

  1. In Operations, build the Schedule Released for today.
  2. Be sure the Null Job is Completed.

Video Walkthrough​

Create a Null Job