1. User Guide
  2. Define a Batch

C Define a Batch

Batch refers to a set of executable processes based on a specified rule. Batch Maintenance framework within OFSAAI facilitates you to create and maintain the Batch Definitions. You can process the Batch scheduled for execution from Batch Maintenance and also from other modules.

You need to have a Data Centre Manager function role mapped to access the Operations framework within OFSAAI. You can access Batch Maintenance by expanding the Operations section within the tree structure of the LHS menu. The Batch Maintenance window displays a list of Batches scheduled for maintenance with the other details such as Batch ID, Batch Description, and the editable state of the Batch.

To create a batch, follow these steps:

  1. From the OFSAAI LHS menu, navigate to Operations, and then select Batch Maintenance.
  2. In the Batch Maintenance window, select the Add (+) icon from the Batch Name toolbar.

    The New Batch Definition window is displayed.

  3. Enter the following Batch details:
    • Batch Name: The Batch Name is auto-generated by the system. You can edit to specify a Batch name based on the following conditions:
      • The Batch Name should be unique across the Information Domain.
      • The Batch Name must be alpha-numeric and should not start with a number.
      • The Batch Name should not exceed 41 characters in length.
      • The Batch Name should not contain special characters "." and "-".
    • Batch Description: Enter a description for the Batch based on the Batch Name.
    • Duplicate Batch: (Optional) Select the check box to create a new Batch by duplicating the existing Batch details. On selection, the Batch ID field is enabled.
    • Batch ID (If duplicate Batch is selected): It is mandatory to specify the Batch ID if Duplicate Batch option is selected. Select the required Batch ID from the list.
    • Sequential Batch: Select the check box if the Batch has to be created sequentially based on the task specified. For example, if there are 3 tasks defined in a Batch, task 3 should have precedence as task 2, and task 2 should have precedence as task 1.
  4. Click Save to save the Batch definition details.

    The new Batch definition details are displayed in the Batch Name section of the Batch Maintenance window with the specified Batch ID.

For more comprehensive coverage of configuration and execution of a batch, see the Operations chapter in OFS Analytical Applications Infrastructure User Guide.