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Installing the Advanced Job Scheduler

Troubleshooting


Problem

This document describes how to install the Advanced Job Scheduler product.

Resolving The Problem

To see if the Advanced Job Scheduler (AJS) is already installed on your IBM i, type the command Display Software Resources (DSPSFWRSC) on the command line, and look for 5770JS1 in the list.  The latest version of the AJS product is currently 7.2.  This is the version you will see as installed on any of the currently supported releases of the OS which are 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6.  Another quick way to check if AJS is installed is to enter the command GO JS on a command line.  If it is installed, you will see the AJS main menu.  The Advanced Job Scheduler (AJS) is shipped on the install media with every OS.  It can be found on the B_GROUPx_04 DVD.  To install it, you can use GO LICPGM, Option 11.  Page down to 5770JS1 and put a 1 next to it.  Hit enter and the specify the name of the installation device being used.
The Advanced Job Scheduler (AJS) is a an included licensed program in the IBM i Portfolio Simplification that no longer requires a license key after the following license management PTF (or newer superseded PTF) is applied:
IBM i 7.6 and above: Included in Base of the Operating System
IBM i 7.5: SI83648
IBM i 7.4: SI83647
IBM i 7.3: SI83646
IBM i 7.2: SI83645
IBM i 7.1: SI84524

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403319028

Document Information

Modified date:
23 July 2025

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