Passing Parameter to Job in run time

dsuser_cai · Post by **dsuser_cai** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 4:29 pm

Hi

We have parameter file that contains all the parameter and we use a server routine to call the parameters and pass them in the job sequences. so when ever we change the environment we just change the entry in the parameter file and use it, this method works fine., but my question is: Is there any other method available to accomplish the same task, if you could share your ideas it would be of great help.

Thanks,

kduke · Post by **kduke** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 4:46 pm

We do the same thing in a shell script. All jobs are run through this script. We use Zena as our scheduler. It is similar to control M. There are many similar products out there.

We have parameter files for each job as well. We also have them at the instance level for each job. So if each instance needs a different set of values then we can handle it.

We do not use sequences at all.

ray.wurlod · Post by **ray.wurlod** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 5:01 pm

I like to use sequence and job parameters (or Parameter Sets in version 8 are even better). The sequence can pick up parameter values from pretty much anywhere, with a variety of techniques. One I like a lot is when the values are in a database table to run a server job to retrieve them and place them in its user status area.

Defaults for job parameters can be changed in Director, without needing to change the design or recompile. You must have Administrator privileges to effect such changes.

dsuser_cai · Post by **dsuser_cai** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 5:59 pm

This is really amazing, when everybody share their experience and expertise. Thank you all for your wonderful ideas, keep contributing to this thread.

kduke · Post by **kduke** » Fri Apr 17, 2009 1:25 pm

I prefer sequences too but not the standard at the current site.