Re: MIDRANGE-L Digest V1 #720

At 06:51 PM 10/19/97 -0400, you wrote:
>Brian & Dawn,
>
>In a message dated 97-10-18 08:28:36 EDT, you write:
>
>> I have a situation where I have a batch job that needs to know if another 
>> batch job is running, so that if it is, the first batch job will abort only
>a 
>> portion of the run.
>
>Unfortunately, the AS/400 doesn't provide an equivalent to the S/36 "IF
>ACTIVE" OCL function (much to the chagrin of many here, especially given that
>it is supported in the /36 environment).  Most of the books suggest creating
>a unique data area, and performing a *EXCL ALCOBJ on it when the job in
>question is running.  If other jobs cannot get a lock, then you know the job
>is running.  Given today's client/server environment, I personally find this
>solution inadequate.  However, it should work in your stated case...

Crazy idea—what about data queues? These fit in very nicely in
client/server environments. They can be keyed, and they don't suffer from
file I/O overhead. There are VB controls with Client Access that can
communicate through DQ's. Also, the AS/400 ToolKit for Java has the ability
to do the same.

Cheers

Vernon Hamberg
Systems Software Programmer
Old Republic National Title Insurance Company
400 Second Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN  55401-2499
(612) 371-1111 x480


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