Running an operation immediately with EXECUTE

The EXECUTE command overrides normal scheduling rules except dependencies. You can use the EXECUTE command when:

• An operation is waiting for a resource that is not actually required.
• You want only one job to be submitted through HCL Workload Automation for Z.
• Automatic job submission is not active for all operations.
• A planned shutdown of a workstation is in progress and an operation is not submitted by HCL Workload Automation for Z because the job cannot finish in time.

The EXECUTE command, EX, can be issued for an operation on a computer workstation with automatic reporting if the status of the operation is A, *, or R. The EXECUTE command causes HCL Workload Automation for Z to start the operation without regard to normal scheduling criteria. An operation that you EXECUTE will be started even when:

• Job submission is not active.
• Job options for the operation do not specify automatic submit.
• Time dependency for the operation is not satisfied.
• Required resources are not available.
• The operation has H (manual hold) extended status. It remains in held status.
• The operation has N (NOP) extended status. It remains in NOP status.