Argent Job Scheduler-Scheduling Engine Migration Steps
Before upgrading the NT version of the Argent Queue Engine to the XS version, it is recommended that the Argent Job Scheduler – Scheduling Engine be upgraded first.
To upgrade the Argent Job Scheduler – Scheduling Engine, perform the below steps:
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Stop The Argent Job Scheduler – Scheduling Engine service using the Service Control Manager applet as shown below:
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Change the Startup Type of The Argent Job Scheduler – Scheduling Engine service to Manual as shown below:
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Use Task Manager to confirm that the TAJS_SVC.EXE process is not running. If this process is still running, end the appropriate process as needed;
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Run the Argent Job Scheduler 7.1 SETUP.EXE program and only upgrade the Argent Job Scheduling Engine as shown below:
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Additional setup screens will appear. Fill them out as needed.
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When the Argent Job Scheduler Database Integrity Checking screen appears, click Start as shown below:
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When the database integrity check is complete, confirm the results then click Close
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The final Setup screen (as shown below) should appear:
Note: As a result of the upgrade, the Argent Job Scheduler service will be renamed from The Argent Job Scheduler – Scheduling Engine to Argent Job Scheduler – Scheduling Engine, the service StartUp Type will be set back to Automatic and the actual Argent Job Scheduler – Scheduling Engine service will enter a running state.
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Set the Argent Job Scheduler – Scheduling Engine service StartUp Type to Manual
- Stop the Argent Job Scheduler – Scheduling Engine service before continuing with the steps described in the next section!
Your Argent Job Scheduler is a critical production system, the well-being of which directly affects large segments of your IT operation. Feel free at any time, day or night, 24 hours-a-day, 365 days-a-year to contact Argent
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