Automating with Job Streams

Job Scheduling System Preferences Batch Group Batch Printer Job Scheduler Code Tables Batch Group Batch Printer Batch Window Batch Job Type Server – Stored Procedures Client - Reports Update – Bundle Size Override, Insert Package Maintenance System Preferences

Job Scheduling Batch Job Scheduler Special Icons Start Submitter Stop Submitter Batch Window Close Batch Window Submit a Job Job Queue Job Detail Job Log Schedule Schedule – Enter information and parameters of a copied job

Job Streams – What’s the Point? APIs Procedure: SECURITY.BATCH_RUN.INSERT_JOB Purpose: Insert jobs into security.batch_job_run for future scheduling Procedure: SECURITY.BATCH_RUN.JOB_STATUS Purpose: Checks status of a job and returns the job log job_id 13184 – included in V520 (April 2010)

Job Streams – What’s the Point? Job Streams are Templates for Multi-Step Processes Benefits Reduce Risk Email Output - Eliminates paper waste What’s involved? Create Job Types Create Job Stream Code Start Job Submitter Schedule the Stream

Job Streams Highlights Set Values for Parameters Specify Required Input Parameters Email Stream Status Print Reports (Report Submitter) Number of Copies Cover Page Email Reports Recurring Streams

Job Stream Code Configuration Batch Job Types Job Stream Code Special Icons Copy Stream Export Stream Job Stream Definition Job Stream Detail Reschedule Options Mail Job Codes for Publication Renewal Notices Mail Labels

Report Submitter Report Submitter is a Stand Alone Application Variant Build of Standard Thick Client for Batch Use Windows Server 2003 to 2008 R2, or Windows XP to 7 Connects to database solo or as part of a pool Listens for Print, Email and Mailstr Requests Mail Job Codes for Publication - Mail Labels, Renewal Notices Integrated with Batch Job Scheduler and Streams Uses Connections to File Servers, SMTP, and networked printers Excellent Candidate for Virtualization Peaks are typically off-hours report generation

Report Submitter SAXOTECH Utilities Running Status Individual User User Setup? Individual User Administer Users = N Address, Circulation Security = Update Read Outside DSI = Y Row Level Security = Full Access SAXOTECH Utilities Running Status Menu Item Job Scheduler

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