Scheduling a Job/Folder

This procedure describes how to schedule a Job/Folder, which enables you to set Job scheduling criteria for submission.

Before you begin

Ensure that you have created the Job/Folder you want to schedule, as described in Job Definition.

To schedule a Job/Folder:

1. Select the Job/Folder you want to schedule in the Workspace.

   The Job properties pane appears on the right.

2. Click .

   The Job properties are enabled for definition.

3. Select the Scheduling tab.

   The Scheduling parameters appear.

4. From the Schedule drop-down list, select a scheduling option, as described in Scheduling options.
5. Define the relevant parameters as described in Scheduling parameters.

   You have scheduled your Job or Folder.

6. (Optional) To verify your scheduling definition, right click on the Job/Folder and select View Schedule.

   Note: This option is available only if Forecast is activated.

7. Do one of the following:
   • If you have completed your definitions, do one of the following:
     • Click Validate, to validate your definitions, as described in Validating Job definitions in a Workspace.
     • Click Save, to save your work.
     • Click Submit, to submit your Workspace to the scheduler. For more information, see Submitting a Workspace as a request.
     • Click , to check in your Workspace. For more information, see Checking in a Workspace.
   • If you want to continue defining your Job/Folder, do one of the following:
     • Define dependencies between Jobs and Folders, as described in Job prerequisites.
     • Define Job/Folder actions, as described in Job actions.

   Follow the instructions according to what you select.