CA VM:Schedule lets users schedule requests to process in the future instead of right now.
A scheduled request consists of an EXEC file, program, or command to be run and the scheduling instructions. Requests can print files, compile COBOL programs, issue CP and CMS commands, and run other types of CMS programs. You can schedule requests to run just once or to repeat at regular intervals. For example, you schedule the requests at 1:00 p.m. this coming Friday, 6:00 a.m. every business day, or on the last day of every month. You can schedule requests to run on your user ID or another user ID, or EXECs to run on the CA VM:Schedule service virtual machine.
Most scheduled requests run on your user ID. When it is time for the request to run, the server checks if you are logged on, and it sends you a reminder message to log off. Once you log off, the server autologs your user ID - that is, logs you on in disconnected mode. Your request then runs as if you entered the command yourself. The server monitors and records what happens during request processing. When your request runs for the last time, and whenever an error occurs within the request, the server sends a file to your reader to let you know.
You can set up frequently repeated work in advance, such as monthly accounting reports. You can schedule time-consuming tasks to run when you are away from the office so that the tasks do not interrupt your other work. You can also back up your spool files every day automatically after you log off, and remind colleagues about meetings. Programmers can compile and test programs overnight. Datacenter staff can automate system backups, performance reporting, and system control utilities.
This section contains the following topics:
Accessing and Leaving CA VM:Schedule
Moving Through Screens and Menus
Using CA VM:Schedule Line-Mode Commands
Help with CA VM:Schedule Commands
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