Unit 4 Exercise 1

Exercise 1: Resources

Objective

To use a Resource in order to prevent multiple jobs from kicking off at the same time.

Summary

Utilizing a Resource called TrainingResource with a max value of 4, you will prevent three jobs from kicking off at the same time. Two of the jobs will require 2 resources each and the third job will need all four resources.

You will then have each job trigger a notification, so that you know how many resources are in use at the time each job runs.

Instructions

Create the Resource

1. In Library > Administration, select Resources.
2. Click the Add button.
3. In the Resources pop-up:

• In the Name field, enter TrainingResource.
• In the Description field, enter in some documentation.
• In the Maximum field, enter a value of 4.
• Click the Save button.

4. Click Back.

Create the Schedule

5. In Library > Administration, select Master Schedules.
6. Click the Add button.
7. On the Master Schedule Definition screen:

• In the Schedule Name field, enter My Resource Schedule.
• Add Documentation to your Schedule.
• Monday through 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
• Click the Save button.

8. Click Back.
9. Select My Resources Schedule in the Schedule List,
10. Click View.

Create the Jobs

11. Select Add Job button in the side menu.
12. On the Master Job Definition screen,

• In the Name field, enter Use 2 Job A.
• In the Job Type drop down, select Windows.
• In the Machine drop down, select SMATraining
• In the User ID drop down, select SMATRAINING\SMAUSER
• In the Command Line field, enter "C:\Program Files\OpConxps\MSLSAM\genericp.exe" -t20. Remember to user properties where acceptable.
• Click Save.

13. Click the Lock icon to enter Admin Mode.
14. In the Documentation section, add some documentation.
15. In the Frequency section, add the Mon-Sun-O Frequency.
16. Click Back.
17. Utilizing the Copy function, copy job Use 2 Job A to create Use 2 Job B and Use 4 Job.

Create the Resource Dependency

18. In Studio, select Use 2 Job A
19. In the side panel, select Add Resource Dependency
20. In the Resource pop-up:

• In the Recourse drop down, select TrainingResource.
• In the Value textbox, enter 2.
• Click the Save button
• Click the Save button in Master Job Definition

21. Repeat Steps 18-20 to add the Resource Dependency of 2 to Use 2 Job B.
22. Repeat Steps 18-20 to add the Resource Dependency of 4 to Use 4 Job.
23. Close Library
24. Close Studio.

Create the Notification

25. In Library > Management, select Notification Triggers.
26. Select Manager Groups.
27. On the Manage Groups screen, click Add.

• In the Name field, enter ExerciseResource
• In the Type dropdown, select Schedule.
• In the Schedule List, select My Resource Schedule.
• Click Save.

28. Return to the Notification Triggers main screen.
29. Click Add.
30. In the bottom of the Notification Triggers screen:

• In the Group Name dropdown list, select ExerciseResource.
• In the Trigger Name dropdown list, select Job Running.
• Click the + button for an Email alert.
• In the Email pop-up window:
  • In the To field, enter smauser@congo.local or property if you created one.
  • In the Subject field, enter Resources in Use for TrainingResource when [[$JOB NAME]] is running
  • In the Message field, enter Number of Resources for resource TrainingResource => [[RU.TrainingResource]]/[[RM.TrainingResource]]
  • Click the OK button.
• Click the Save button.

31. Close Library.

Build the Schedule

32. Build the Schedule Released for today and view the Schedule and Job results in Processes.
33. Be sure the My Resources Schedule is Completed
34. Open Thunderbird and check the inbox. You should find 3 new emails.
35. Close Operations

Enterprise Manager

Details

Walkthrough Video - Unit 4 Exercise 1

1. Under the Administration topic, Double-Click on Resources.
2. Click the Add button on the Resources toolbar.
3. In the Name textbox, type TrainingResource, type some documentation and in the Max Resources enter a value of 4.
4. Click the Save button on the Resources toolbar. Close the Resources tab.
5. Under the Administration topic, Double-Click Schedule Master.
6. Click the Add button on the Schedule Master toolbar.
7. Add a new Schedule called My Resources Schedule.
8. Use these settings for the Schedule:
   • Monday through 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
   • Add Documentation to your Schedule.
9. Close the Schedule Master and open the Job Master to add your Jobs.
10. Select the My Resources Schedule.
11. Click the Add button on the Job Master toolbar.
12. Add a new Job named Resource Use 2 Job A to run the Genericp.exe program to run for 20 seconds on the SMATraining machine using the SMATRAINING\SMAUSER User ID and add the Mon-Sun-O Frequency to the Job (refer to Job definition in Unit 1 for help). Add Documentation.
13. Create a Threshold/Resource Dependency:
    • Click on the Dependencies tab
    • Click on the Threshold/Resource Dependency tab
    • In the Threshold/Resource Dependency frame, click the Add button.
    • In the Threshold/Resource drop-down list, select TrainingResource.
    • In the Value textbox, type 2.
    • Click the OK button
14. Click the Copy button on the Job Master toolbar to copy this Job.
15. Name the new Job as Resource Use 2 Job B. Change Documentation if needed.
16. Click the Copy button on the Job Master toolbar to copy this Job.
17. Name the new Job as Resource Use 4 Job. Change Documentation if needed.
18. Be sure you have Resource Use 4 Job selected.
    • Click on the Dependencies tab
    • Click on the Threshold/Resource Dependency tab.
    • In the Threshold/Resource Dependency frame, Double-Click the Threshold/Resource dependency that was copied from the previous Job.
    • Check if the Threshold/Resource drop-down list has TrainingResource.
    • Change the Value textbox to 4.
    • Click the OK button
19. Close the Job Master.
20. Under Management Double-Click Notification Manager and click the Jobs tab.
21. Create a new root group called ExerciseResource (Right-Click and select Add Root Group).
22. Check My Resources Schedule (on the right side of the screen) checkbox and then click the Save button.
23. Right-Click the ExerciseResource group and select Add Job Trigger > Job Running.
24. Check the Send Email (SMTP) checkbox.
25. Click the Email tab and setup the configuration to send emails according to the following:
    • To: smauser@congo.local
    • Subject: Resources in Use for TrainingResource when [[$JOB NAME]] is running
    • Message: Number of Resources for resource TrainingResource=> [[RU.TrainingResource]]/[[RM.TrainingResource]]
26. Click the Save button.
27. Close the Notification Manager tab.
28. Build the Schedule Released for today.
    • Open one of the operations views (List or Matrix) or use Solution Manager.
29. Be sure the My Resources Schedule is Completed
30. Open Thunderbird and check the inbox. You should find 6 new emails.