Advanced Scheduling Techniques › Running Requests in Classes (CLASS)

Running Requests in Classes (CLASS)

You can run a request in a request class like those used in batch processing, instead of at a set time. Classes group requests with similar characteristics. The requests run when an operator starts the class. For example, class D might be for large requests that require a great deal of processing time. The operator might start class D after 6:00 p.m. on Monday through Thursday, and after 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The requests in the class run in the order they were scheduled.

To find out the classes in your system, enter vmsched config and look for the lines starting THE CLASS.

You can complete the following tasks with this feature:

• Run all your requests, if required by your system
• Use special or single-thread resources, like a plotter.