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Unit 4 Exercise 5

Exercise 5: Importing a Script​

Objective​

To import a script into the repository and create a job to run it.

Summary​

In the Script Repository, import a script called ExerciseThreshold.cmd. Utilizing the existing schedule called Embedded Scripts Training, create a Job named ExerciseThreshold that runs the newly imported script.

Instructions​

  1. In Library > Administration, select Scripts.
  2. Click Add.
  3. On the Add New Script page:
  • In the Name field, enter SetThreshold
  • In the Type drop-down, select Command Shell.
  • In the Description field, enter in some documentation.
  • Verify that Role_ocadm is granted permissions.
  • In the Comment box, leave Initial Version.
  • In the Script field, click the Open File button.
  • Navigate to the C:\scripts folder, select the ExerciseThreshold.cmd file and click Open.
  • Click the Save button.

Create the Job​

  1. In Library > Administration, select Master Schedules.
  2. Select Embedded Scripts Training and click View.
  3. Select Add Job in the side menu.
  4. In the Master Job Definition screen:
  • In the Name textbox, enter ExerciseThreshold.
  • In the Job Type dropdown list, select Windows.
  • In the Machine Selection dropdown list, select the SMATraining.
  • In the User ID dropdown menu, select SMATRAINING\SMAUSER.
  • In the Job Action dropdown list, select Embedded Script.
  • In the Script dropdown list, select the SetThreshold.
  • Leave the Version as LATEST (X).
  • In the Runner dropdown menu, select Command Shell.
  • In the Arguments textbox, type the following: +2
  • Click the Save button.
  1. Click the Lock icon in the upper right-hand corner.
  2. Give the Job a Frequency of Example-Mon-Fri-O.
  3. Click the Save button.

Validate the Initial Threshold Value​

  1. Open Thresholds and check the current value of the TrainingThreshold. It should be 0.

Build the Job​

  1. In Processes, right-click on Embedded Scripts Training for today.
  2. Click the (+) icon in the side menu.
  3. In the Add Job pop-up window:
  • Select Exercise Threshold and click the Next button.
  • Change the Build Status to Released.
  • Click the Next button.
  • Click the Submit button.
  • Close the Add Jobs results screen.
  • Wait until the Job finishes OK.
  1. After the Job is finished, open the Thresholds tab and check the value. It must be 2.
  2. For practice, edit the Daily Job and change the value in the Arguments field to 0, restart the Job and check the Threshold again.
note

The TrainingThreshold should have a value of 0 when this exercise is complete.

Enterprise Manager​

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Walkthrough Video - Unit 4 Exercise 5
note

In this exercise we will import a script created in Unit 3 to the OpCon database

  1. Under the Scripts topic, Double-Click on Repository.
  2. Click the Add button in the Script Repository toolbar.
  3. Type SetThreshold in the Name textbox.
  4. Type some Documentation in the Description field.
  5. Click the Open File button.
  6. Navigate to the C:\scripts folder, select the ExerciseThreshold.cmd file and click Open.
  7. The script is loaded to your screen.
  8. Select Command Shell from the Type drop-down list.
  9. Leave Initial Version in the Initial Comments textbox.
  10. Click the Save button.
  11. Assign a Script to a Role. (In this case, leave Role_ocadm as the Assigned Role).
  12. Close the Scripts Repository tab.
  13. Under the Administration topic, Double-Click on Job Master.
  14. In the Schedule drop-down list, select Embedded Scripts Training.
  15. Click the Add button on the Job Master toolbar.
  16. In the Name textbox, enter ExerciseThreshold.
  17. In the Job Type drop-down list, select Windows.
  18. In the Primary Machine drop-down list, select the SMATraining.
  19. In the Job Action drop-down list, select Embedded Script.
  20. In the User ID drop-down menu, select SMATRAINING\SMAUSER.
  21. In the Script drop-down list, select the SetThreshold.
  22. Leave the Version as LATEST.
  23. In the Runner drop-down menu, select Command Shell.
  24. In the Arguments textbox, type the following: +2
  25. Click the Save button.
  26. Give the Job a Frequency of Mon-Fri-N.
  27. Add Documentation and then close the Job Master.
  28. Open the Thresholds and check the current value of the TrainingThreshold. It should be 0.
  29. Close the Thresholds tab.
  30. Go to one of the operations screen, Right-Click the Embedded Scripts Training Schedule> Maintenance> Add Jobs.
  31. Select the ExerciseThreshold Job and click Add Job.
  32. Select the Released radio button and click Yes.
  33. Click Close.
  34. After the Job is finished, open the Thresholds tab and check the value. It must be 2.
  35. Close the Thresholds tab.
  36. For practice, edit the Daily Job changing the Parameter back to 0, restart the Job and check the Threshold again.