How to Mark an AutoSys Job as Successful

 # AutoSys is a job scheduling software that allows users to automate and manage jobs across different systems. One of the key functionalities of AutoSys is its ability to mark jobs as successful or unsuccessful based on various conditions and configurations. This article will guide you through the steps and best practices for marking an AutoSys job as successful.

## Understanding Job Status in AutoSys

In AutoSys, job statuses are critical for determining the outcome of a job run. The main statuses include:

- **SU**: Successful

- **FA**: Failed

- **CA**: Canceled

- **NE**: Never Executed

- **EX**: Executing

- **RT**: Restarted

- **DE**: Deleted

- **ON**: On Hold

- **P**: Pending

Marking a job as successful typically involves defining the job’s success conditions and configuring the job’s attributes properly.

## Steps to Mark an AutoSys Job as Successful

### 1. Define Success Conditions

Before you can mark a job as successful, you need to define the conditions under which the job should be considered successful. This can include:

- Completion of the job without errors.

- Specific exit codes returned by scripts or commands.

- Successful execution of dependent jobs.

### 2. Configure Job Attributes

In AutoSys, you can configure job attributes in the Job Information Language (JIL) script. Here are key attributes to set for marking a job as successful:

#### a. Exit Codes

Specify exit codes to indicate success. For example, a typical shell script returns `0` for success:

```jil

insert_job: my_job

job_type: cmd

command: /path/to/my_script.sh

machine: my_machine

owner: my_user

permission: gx,wx

date_conditions: 0

days_of_week: all

start_times: "12:00"

success_exit_codes: 0

```

In this example, the job `my_job` is marked as successful if the script returns an exit code of `0`.

#### b. Job Dependencies

You can set dependencies on other jobs that must complete successfully before your job runs. Use the `condition` attribute to specify this:

```jil

insert_job: my_job

job_type: cmd

command: /path/to/my_script.sh

machine: my_machine

owner: my_user

permission: gx,wx

condition: s(my_dependent_job)

```

Here, `my_job` will run only if `my_dependent_job` is successful.

### 3. Monitor Job Status

After the job is executed, you can monitor its status using the `autorep` command:

```bash

autorep -j my_job -q

```

This command will show you the current status of the job, allowing you to verify that it has been marked as successful.

### 4. Logging and Notifications

To further ensure that a job is correctly marked as successful, consider implementing logging and notification mechanisms:

- **Logging**: Capture logs of the job execution to monitor for any potential issues. You can redirect output to a log file:

  

  ```jil

  command: /path/to/my_script.sh > /path/to/my_log.log 2>&1

  ```

- **Notifications**: Set up email or alert notifications for success or failure events:

```jil

notification: email

notification_email: my_email@example.com

```

### 5. Handling Job Failures

If a job fails and you want to automatically handle it to ensure it doesn't affect dependent jobs, consider using the `max_run_alarm` and `max_retry` attributes:

```jil

insert_job: my_job

job_type: cmd

command: /path/to/my_script.sh

max_run_alarm: 60

max_retry: 3

```

These settings allow the job to retry a specified number of times before being marked as failed, giving it a chance to succeed under transient conditions.

## Conclusion

Marking an AutoSys job as successful involves careful planning and configuration of job attributes, defining success conditions, and monitoring job execution. By properly setting exit codes, configuring dependencies, and implementing logging and notifications, you can ensure that your jobs are accurately marked and managed within the AutoSys environment. This not only enhances job reliability but also improves the overall efficiency of your automated processes.