A queue is created with its operational parameters set at default values. You can change these default values by selecting a queue listed in the server view and pressing ALT+ENTER, or by selecting the queue view for that queue, and then selecting Properties from the Queue menu.
Select the tabs in the Queue Properties dialog to display the current values for a queue’s parameters. The following are basic operational parameters found in the Queue Properties dialog, along with their default values and brief descriptions of changes you can make.
Tab |
Parameter |
Default |
Comments |
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General |
Description |
None |
Optional. |
Scheduling |
Run Limit |
1 |
Determines the maximum number of jobs that can run in the queue at the same time. Specify a number of jobs from 1 to 60. |
Job Defaults |
Scheduling Priority |
31 |
Determines the default priority of execution of a job relative to other jobs in the queue. Raise (as high as 1023) to increase the priority; lower (as low as -1024) to lower the priority. |
Security |
Queue Access |
Unrestricted |
Determines who can gain access to the queue. To restrict access to specific users or groups of users, select Restricted. To open access to the queue to all users, select Unrestricted. |
Authorized Groups and Users |
None |
Lists users or groups of users that can gain access to the queue if it is restricted. Select Add to add users or groups to the access list. Select a user or group, and then select Remove, to remove that user or group from the access list. When keying in a username or group name, use the format for usernames and group names described in Granting Batch Service Privileges. |
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Shells |
For a complete description, see Adding Shells to a Batch Queue. |
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Destinations |
Order dependent. For a complete description, see Adding Destinations to a Pipe Queue. |