The following procedure describes the tasks you should complete at the end of each job. The sections that follow describe each of these topics in greater detail.
- Examine the exit code at the end of the job to determine whether or not the job was successful. Exit codes are also issued for each job step.
For information Exit Codes.
- Examine the job logs and error tables to understand the details of how the job executed, what warnings were issued, and if the job failed, which errors caused the failure.
For information accessing job logs Accessing and Using Job Logs.
- If the job failed to complete, refer to the troubleshooting procedure in Troubleshooting for instructions on using the job logs and error tables for failure analysis and determination of corrective action.Some of the following actions for successful jobs may also apply to the successful portions of failed jobs.
- Even if the job completed successfully, action may still be required based on error and warning information in the job logs and error tables.
- If the job failed to complete, refer to the troubleshooting procedure in Troubleshooting for instructions on using the job logs and error tables for failure analysis and determination of corrective action.
- Determine whether or not further action is required.
For information Strategies for Evaluating a Successful Job.
- Take corrective actions to optimize the job and reduce the susceptibility to future failure.