Specifying Asset Management Scheduler Information


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Process ID Because multiple instances of the Asset Scheduler can run on a single machine, you must identify the instance that you want to run a procedure. For example, you can start one instance of the Asset Scheduler to run Tivoli Asset Management reports (as procedures), and another instance to run data utility procedures. Type a new process ID in the Process ID box only if you plan to start a new instance of the Asset Scheduler with that name from the command line. Select Any to let any instance of the scheduler run the report or process.
Module The compiled program (.kbc) file that contains the process to be run by the Asset Scheduler. For example: I_REPORT.KBC
Procedure The name of the procedure within the module to be run by the Asset Scheduler. For example: RUNSCHEDREPORT
Organization If you are using the Asset Management Scheduler in secure mode, the value in the Organization box represents the customer whose data is to be used for the procedure.
Parameters Parameters are the input values required for the Asset Scheduler to run a procedure. When you add a procedure to the Asset Scheduler through one of the data utilities, all required parameter information is provided by the utility. If you manually add a procedure, you must specify any required parameters in the appropriate parameter boxes.
Previous Time The Asset Scheduler uses the Previous Time and Previous Date values to calculate the next run time. For example, if you want the process to execute every five minutes starting at 5:00 p.m., type 16:55:00 for the previous run time, leaving five minutes for the interval.
Previous Date The Asset Scheduler uses the Previous Time and Previous Date values to calculate the next run time. For example, if you want the process to execute every five minutes starting at 5:00 p.m., type 16:55:00 for the previous run time, leaving five minutes for the interval.
Days The number of days between run times. If you specify zeros in the Days, Hours, Minutes, and Seconds boxes, the Asset Scheduler will only run the report or process immediately upon startup.
Hours The number of hours between run times. If you specify zeros in the Days, Hours, Minutes, and Seconds boxes, the Asset Scheduler will only run the report or process immediately upon startup.
Minutes The number of minutes between run times. If you specify zeros in the Days, Hours, Minutes, and Seconds boxes, the Asset Scheduler will only run the report or process immediately upon startup.
Seconds The number of seconds between run times. If you specify zeros in the Days, Hours, Minutes, and Seconds boxes, the Asset Scheduler will only run the report or process immediately upon startup.
Enabled You can enable and disable reports and processes without removing them from the Asset Scheduler by using the Enable check box. By default, all new reports and processes are disabled. If the Enabled check box is cleared, the Asset Scheduler does not execute the selected report or process.
Absolute Time Absolute time is used because Process A may be executing when the interval for Process B expires. When a process or process is executing, it blocks the Asset Scheduler from executing another process. This is called synchronous execution. When Process A finishes, Process B will execute, albeit behind schedule. When Process B finishes, the Asset Scheduler can record either the time Process B was supposed to start, or the time that it actually started. Note that this affects the next start time for Process B, because the next start time is equal to the previous start time plus the specified interval.