AS400 Batch Jobs Test
This test monitors the batch jobs that are executing on the AS400 server.
Target of the test : An AS400 Server
Agent deploying the test : An external/remote agent
Outputs of the test : One set of results for the AS400 server monitored.
| Parameter | Description |
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Test Period |
How often should the test be executed. |
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Host |
The IP address of the host for which this test is to be configured. |
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Port |
The port at which the specified host listens. By default, this is NULL |
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ServerName |
This test connects to the AS400 server being monitored to extract the required metrics. Therefore, specify the name of the AS400 server to connect to in the ServerName text box. |
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UserID |
To enable the test to login to the specified AS400 server, you need to provide the test with the credentials of a valid user to the AS400 server. Hence, specify a valid UserID. |
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Password |
Provide the Password that corresponds to the specified UserID. |
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Confirm Password |
Confirm the password by retyping it in the Confirm Password text box. |
| Measurement | Description | Measurement Unit | Interpretation |
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Total batch jobs |
Indicates the total number of batch jobs currently executing on the AS400 server. |
Number |
This measure is a good indicator of the workload on the server. |
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Jobs running |
Indicates the number of batch jobs that are currently running on the AS400 server. |
Number |
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Ended jobs waiting to print |
Indicates the number of completed batch jobs that produced printer output that is waiting to print. |
Number |
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Ending jobs |
Indicates the number of batch jobs that are in the process of ending. |
Number |
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Jobs in queue |
Indicates the number of batch jobs that were submitted, but were held before they could begin running. |
Number |
A very high value of this measure is a cause for concern, and would require investigation. |
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Jobs held when running |
Indicates the number of batch jobs that had started running, but are now held. |
Number |
A very high value of this measure is a cause for concern, and would require investigation. |
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Unassigned jobs |
Indicates the number of batch jobs on job queues that have not been assigned to a subsystem. |
Number |
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Jobs waiting for messages |
Indicates the number of batch jobs waiting for a reply to a message before they can continue to run. |
Number |
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Jobs waiting to run |
Indicates the number of batch jobs on the system that are currently waiting to run, including those that were submitted to run at a future date and time. |
Number |
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Batch jobs on a held job queue |
Indicates the number of batch jobs on the job queues that were held, but were assigned to a subsystem. |
Number |
