1. Automating with Job Streams

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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)

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

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

7. 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

8. 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, 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

9. 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

10. Windows PC or Citrix Server
Workstation
Windows PC
Oracle Client
Circ Thick Client
w/ Postal .dll
Browsers
Internet
WebCirc
Firewall
Sybase EA Server
(Web/Application Server)
VPN or
Point-to-Point Links
DMZ
VPN Firewall
Firewall
Internal
LAN
Business Analytics
Windows Server
Dimensional Insight
Pitney Bowes
Postal Server
Windows Server
CODE-1, Mailstream
Oracle
Database
Data
Workstation
Windows PC or Citrix Server
Oracle Client
Circ Thick Client
w/ Postal .dll
PL/SQL
Java Virtual Machine
Report Submitter
Windows
Oracle Client
Circ Thick Client
SMTP
NEWSCYCLE Solutions

11. Thank You!