Configuring the Scheduler › Set the Maximum Number of Job Restart Attempts

Set the Maximum Number of Job Restart Attempts

You can set the maximum number of times the scheduler tries to restart a job. CA Workload Automation AE may be unable to start a job due to system problems including computer unavailability, a timed-out socket connect, an inability to create new processes, or failure of the file system space resource check.

Notes:

• The Max Restart Trys parameter governs retries due to system or network problems. This value is different from the n_retrys job definition attribute, which controls restarts when a job fails due to application failure (for example, when CA Workload Automation AE cannot find a file or a command, or permissions are not properly set). For more information about the n_retrys job definition attribute, see the Reference Guide.
• The default value is 10.
• On UNIX, the equivalent configuration parameter is MaxRestartTrys.

Follow these steps:

1. Click Start, Programs, CA, Workload Automation AE, Administrator.

   The Instance - CA Workload Automation AE Administrator window opens.

2. Select an instance from the Instance drop-down list in the Settings pane.
3. Click the Services icon on the toolbar.

   The Services - CA Workload Automation AE Administrator window appears, displaying a list of services installed on the selected instance.

4. Right-click the scheduler and select Stop.

   The scheduler stops.

5. Click the Scheduler icon on the toolbar.

   The Scheduler - CA Workload Automation AE Administrator window appears. The Controls tab is selected by default.

6. Enter the maximum number of job restart attempts in the Max Restart Trys field, and click Apply.
7. Click the Services icon on the toolbar.

   The Services - CA Workload Automation AE Administrator window appears, displaying a list of services installed on the selected instance.

8. Right-click the scheduler and select Start.

   The scheduler starts. The maximum number of job restart attempts is set.

More information:

Scheduler