Resource Properties

JAMS Resources are powerful tools that can help you allocate how batch Jobs are run. Resources let you define the necessary requirements (weight) for all Jobs, allowing JAMS to determine which Jobs can or cannot run concurrently. You can also use Resources to create maintenance windows that will prevent Jobs from running for a specified time. This is helpful during upgrades or maintenance activities, such as moving the JAMS Scheduler or backing up the database.

Existing Resources contain several properties that can be modified when necessary. Resource properties are organized in four tabs: Resource, Available, Security, and References. These are detailed in the sections below.

To access a Resource definition:

Click Resources from the Shortcuts menu.
Double-click a Resource to open its definition window.

Resource Properties

Resource Tab

Option	Description
Resource Name	This property is the unique identifier for the Resource.
Description	The Description property can provide a more detailed explanation for the Resource.
Last Changed	The Last Change property displays the date and time the Resource was last modified.

Available Tab

Option	Description
Quantity Available	This property shows the available quantity for the current Resource.
Agent Specific?	If this checkbox is selected, this property measures the Resource by Agent. If this checkbox is cleared, the Resource is defined by the original quantity available.
Agent Name	This property displays the name of the Agent or Agents.
Quantity Available	This property displays the available Resource quantity for the specific Agent.

Security Tab

Option	Description
Access Control Entries	The Security tab defines the level of access for this Resource. This is an Access Control List with one-to-many Access Control Entries (ACE). Each ACE can specify the following rights:  Acquire: users can obtain a portion or all the Resource's quantity allocation. Change: users can modify this Resource if they have Change access in Resource Definitions. Control: users can modify the Resource’s Access Control List. Delete: users can delete the Resource if they have Delete access for Resource Definitions. Inquire: users can inquire into the Resource if they have Inquire access to Resource Definitions.

Option

Description

Access Control Entries

The Security tab defines the level of access for this Resource. This is an Access Control List with one-to-many Access Control Entries (ACE). Each ACE can specify the following rights: 

Acquire: users can obtain a portion or all the Resource's quantity allocation.
Change: users can modify this Resource if they have Change access in Resource Definitions.
Control: users can modify the Resource’s Access Control List.
Delete: users can delete the Resource if they have Delete access for Resource Definitions.
Inquire: users can inquire into the Resource if they have Inquire access to Resource Definitions.

References Tab

Option	Description
References	The Reference tab lets you view where the Resource is referenced within JAMS.