Definition Phase

Figure 377 Parameter Prompting Facility Type 2: Definition Phase

1. Table

   First, a table is defined using the Control-M Online facility. The table contains job scheduling information for all of a department’s jobs. Any number or type of jobs with any valid date scheduling criteria can be designated. The table is placed in a Master Scheduling Tables library.

2. Master Prompting Plan

   Next, using the first option of the Parameter Prompting facility – Type 2, a Master Prompting Plan (MPP) is defined containing all AutoEdit variables used by all the jobs in the table. Any default values can be assigned. Value validity checks can also be defined. The MPP is placed in the Master Prompting Plan library.