7.1.4 Batches

You can use batch and batch groups to group a set of background tasks to be executed together.

A Batch contains a group of background tasks that are executed together, on a specific date and time during which the resources are available for batch processing.

Batch Groups consist of batches that need to be executed together. Batch groups help to process date and time-based background tasks based on a defined period when resources are available for batch processing.

To access the list of existing batches and batch groups click Batch or Batch Group tab respectively. You can also view following details related to each batch/batch group.

• Batch ID - The unique alphanumeric code assigned to a specific batch/batch group.
• Name - The unique batch/batch group name.
• Description - The brief description of the batch/batch group.
• Last Modified - The last modified By user, date and time details.

To search for a specific batch/batch group, enter the keywords in the Search field and click Search. You can search based on Name, Code, and Description. You can also sort the batch/batch group list based on Code, Name, Created Date, Last Modified Date, and Pinned.

On the Batches page, click the green navigation icon next to the batch or batch group for which you want to create a task or schedule batch execution, then select the required option. The relevant UI appears pre-populated with batch or batch group details. Proceed as needed.

Perform one of the following operations, to manage batch/batch group, from the Scheduler Service (Batches) page.

• Create New Batch/Batch Group
• Edit a Batch/Batch Group
• Copy a Batch/Batch Group
• Delete a Batch/Batch Group
• Pin/Unpin a Batch/Batch Group

• Creating a Batch/Batch Group
  Create a batch/batch group, to execute a group of background tasks together, on a specific date and time, when the resources are available for batch processing.
• Editing a Batch/Batch Group
  Edit the batch/batch group details such as Description and also add new Batch Parameters to a batch,along with adding new batches to the batch group.
• Copying a Batch/Batch Group
  Copy a batch/batch group that you want to clone to create a new batch/batch group.
• Deleting a Batch/Batch Group
  Delete a batch/batch group that is no longer required in the system from the Batches page.
• Pinning/Unpinning a Batch/Batch Group
  Use the pinning option to pin a batch/batch group to keep it at the top of the list for quick access, on the Scheduler Services (Batches) page.