Running Batch and Profile Jobs
You can run batch and profile jobs, using the Data Management Server riser bar accessed through Data Management Studio.
Jobs and Services Toolbar
Jobs and Services Toolbar
Using the example above, the toolbar buttons function as follows:
- Import: Enables you to import items from the repository.
- Export: Enables you to export the selected object to a repository.
- Run: Use this button to run a selected job.
- Permissions: Use this button to set access control on objects. This button is only available if the Data Management Server is secured.
- Delete: Use to delete one or more selected objects.
- Find: Enables you to locate an item and display it.
Running Batch Jobs
To run a batch job, complete the following steps:
- Click the name of the server for which you want to run batch jobs. If you are prompted, log on to the server by entering your user ID and password, and then click Log On.
- Expand the Batch Jobs folder and click the folder containing the jobs you want to run.
- In the information pane, on the Batch Jobs tab, select the job name, and then click Run
.
- In the Run Job dialog box, click New Variable
to provide one or more variables. Setting input variables is an optional step and variables must be declared on the job.
- Click Run. Check the Run History tab for the job status.
Running Profile Jobs
To run a profile job, complete the following steps:
- Click the name of the server for which you want to run profile jobs. If you are prompted, log on to the server by entering your user ID and password, and then choose Log On.
- Expand the Profile Jobs folder and click the folder containing the jobs you want to run.
- In the information pane, on the Profile Jobs tab, select the job name, and then click Run
.
- In the Run Process dialog box, you can specify an optional description. To replace an existing report, unselect the Append to existing report option.
Note: The first time you run a profile, a report is created. Use the Append to existing report option to continue writing to the existing report. To replace the existing report and start a new one, clear the Append to existing report option.
- Click Macro Variables to provide one or more variables. In the Profile Macro Variables dialog box, click New Macro Variable
and specify a value for the variable. Click OK. Setting input variables is an optional step and variables must be declared on the job.
- In the Run Process dialog box, click OK. Check the Run History tab for the job status.