Running a Job

Prerequisites

Before running a job, verify the following points:

The MDM server must be running to start the job as Scheduler runs on the MDM server.
The job details are specified on the Create New Job screen.
Ensure that the job is listed in the Current Jobs list.
Ensure that you have specified the host name and port number in the Node URL property for all the selected nodes or members.
Ensure that you have selected the Node ID.

Log in to Configurator.
Click Scheduling.
The Scheduling window is displayed with the Current Jobs and Create New Job options.
To run a job on the Create New Job screen:
1. In the right pane, click Create New Job to create a new scheduled job.
  The Create New Job screen is displayed in the left pane.
2. Enter the job details. For information on job details, refer to Scheduling Jobs Using Configurator.
3. Navigate to Step 5.
Run a job on the Edit Job screen:
1. In the left pane, click Current Job to modify the scheduled job.
  The Current Job screen is displayed in the left pane with a list of scheduled jobs. For more information about scheduling a job, refer to Scheduling Jobs Using Configurator.
2. Click Edit next to the job that you want to modify.
  The Edit Job screen is displayed. For information on modifying the job details, refer to Modifying Current Job.
Click Run.
The Run Job dialog box is displayed.
Enter the super user credentials in the following fields:
- Company Name
- User Name
- Password
In the Cluster Node field, the selected cluster node is displayed, which is specified in Cluster Outline > Initial Config.
Click Yes to run the job.
The Selected Job saved and run successfully message is displayed. The job details and the related job policy files are saved in the CronSchedules.xml file and the job runs immediately.
Attention: The MDM server must be running to start the job. If the MDM server is not running, only the job is added in CronSchedules.xml.