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Multi Instance Exercise 8

Exercise 8: Machine Groups​

Objective​

To utilize a Machine Groupe to build multiple copies of a job.

Summary​

Create a machine group called, Advanced Training, with three machines in it. Create a Windows job called Machine Groups that will build an instance of the job to run on each machine in the group.

Instructions​

Create the Machine Group​

  1. In Agents, copy the SMATraining Machine twice.
  • Name the Machines SMATraining2 and SMATraining3.
Note

Since we do not have a matching LSAM installed for these Machines, you will never be able to successfully Start Communication.

  1. In the Agent screen, click Machine Groups.
  2. In the Machine Groups screen, click + Add
  • In the Name field, enter Advanced Training.
  • In the Type dropdown, select Windows.
  • Assign the SMATraining Machines that are in the Revoked column.
  • Click Save.

Create the Schedule​

  1. Create a Schedule called Machine Groups.

Create the Jobs​

  1. Create a Windows Job called, Sleep
  • Toggle on the Machine Group
  • In the Machine Group dropdown, select Advanced Training
  • Select the Run On Each Machine radio button.
  • In the User Id field, select SMATRAINING\SMAUSER
  • In the Command Line field, enter "C:\Multi-Instance\Accounting\Sleep.cmd" 15
  • In the Frequency field, use Example-Mon-Sun-O
  1. Create a 2nd Windows Job called, Final Sleep
  • In the Primary Machine field, select SMATraining
  • In the Command Line field, enter "C:\Multi-Instance\Accounting\Sleep.cmd" 15
  • In the Frequency field, use Example-Mon-Sun-O
  • Make this job dependent on the Sleep Job

Build the Schedule​

  1. Build the Schedule On Hold.
  2. Check the PERT View.
  • The SLEEP Jobs should be spawned into three Jobs named SLEEP_MACHINENAME.

Enterprise Manager​

Details
  1. In Machines, copy the SMATraining Machine twice.
  • Name the Machines SMATraining2 and SMATraining3.
Note

Since we do not have a matching LSAM installed for these Machines, you will never be able to successfully Start Communication.

  1. In the Machine Groups screen, create a group called ADVANCED TRAINING.
  2. Select Windows for the Machine Type.
  3. Assign the SMATraining Machine as well as the two copies you made.
  4. Create a Schedule called MACHINE GROUPS.
  5. Create a Job with the following settings:
  • Job Name: SLEEP
  • Machine Group: Advanced Training
    • With Run On Each Machine Selected
  • Command Line:
    “C:\Multi-Instance\Accounting\Sleep.cmd” 15
  • Frequency: Create one to run every day
  1. Create a 2nd Job with the following settings:
  • Job Name: FINAL SLEEP
  • Primary Machine: SMATraining
  • Command Line:
    “C:\Multi-Instance\Accounting\Sleep.cmd” 15
  • Frequency: Create one to run every day
  • Dependency: Requires Dependency on the SLEEP Job
  1. Build the Schedule.
  2. Check the PERT View.
  • The SLEEP Jobs should be spawned into three Jobs named SLEEP_MACHINENAME.