Finding out about the scheduler

If you are new to IBM Z Workload Scheduler, the number of pages in its library can be daunting, but you do not need to read it all. Start with this book, using the index and the table of contents to find help for the task that you have to do.

Do
  • Read the reports that are produced when the current plan is extended.
  • Use the panels, especially the panels mentioned in this book (READY LIST, QUERY CURRENT PLAN, and MODIFY CURRENT PLAN), to find out more about IBM Z Workload Scheduler and your application and workstation definitions.
  • Press PF1 for help in the panels when you need additional information.
  • Suggest improvements to your administrator if jobs do not run smoothly or if you very often have to make changes through the panels.
  • Tell the administrator about any tasks that you often do and you think could be automated by IBM Z Workload Scheduler.
  • Use Getting Started for a quick introduction to IBM Z Workload Scheduler.
Do not
  • Run IBM Z Workload Scheduler-controlled jobs (or their associated job preparation tasks) outside IBM Z Workload Scheduler, except where this is planned.
  • Attempt to get work going by changing the status of jobs or by using the EXECUTE command. If a job is not being submitted, there must be a reason: use IBM Z Workload Scheduler panels to find the reason and resolve the dependency. Changing the status of an operation and using the EXECUTE command are for exceptional occasions.