Resetting running tasks in InfoSphere Metadata Asset Manager

You can stop and reset a task that fails to complete.

Before you begin

You must have the role of Common Metadata Administrator.

About this task

Under certain circumstances, a task or process that you start might continue to run without stopping. For example, failure of a server might cause a task to run without completing. If the task appears to be hung, you can reset it.

Procedure

On the Import Areas page of the Import tab, select the import area where the task is running. Do not open the import area.
Click More Actions > Reset Running Tasks. The menu option is available only if a task is running in the selected import area.

Results

The task is stopped and you can start it again if necessary.