Runtime Limits Tab

Runtime Limits ensure that a Job or Workflow runs for a predefined period of time or does not exceed a time limit. Multiple Runtime Limits are allowed on a single Job or Workflow Definition, and each can be either a Minimum or a Maximum value. When a Runtime Limit is reached, an Event or Alert can be raised to request intervention from an Operator.

Note: Job runtime includes Pre Running action time as well as the time the Job stays in Running status, but excludes post-running Action time.

The Runtime Limits tab includes the following controls.

Values

Field Description
Name The name of the Runtime Limit.
Type The type of Runtime Limit: Maximum or Minimum.
Entered Value

The Runtime Limit. You can specify a Runtime Limit in the following ways.

  • Fixed Runtime. Use this option to specify a Runtime Limit in hours, minutes, and seconds.

  • Estimated Runtime with a fixed time offset. Lets you use an estimated Runtime based on past runs of the Job, plus an additional value in hours, minutes, and seconds.

  • Estimated Runtime with a calculated offset. Lets you use an estimated Runtime based on past runs of the Job, plus a percentage of that value.

  • Limit Expression: Lets you provide a Runtime Limit in milliseconds using a REL expression. For example, if you want to kill a Job if it runs longer than 16 hours, you could use an expression like this:

    =Time.getUTCMilliseconds(Time.expression(requestedStartTime, 'add 16 hour')) - Time.getUTCMilliseconds(requestedStartTime)

Set Job to Error Lets you specify whether the Job should be set to Error status if it reaches the Runtime Limit.
Event Definition Lets you specify an Event to be raised if the Job reaches the Runtime Limit.
Ad Hoc Alert Source Lets you specify an Ad hoc alert to be raised if the Job reaches the Runtime Limit.