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In this step, you set the period for the execution of the analysis for a particular managed system and define the maximum amount of resources to be used.

Note Note

If the table is empty or does not contain all systems assigned in the Select System step, this is due to the unavailability of check steps of certain check step types (such as SQL).

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The following information is displayed and entered in the table:

  • System: Managed system that has at least one check step for a particular type (for example SQL)

  • Start date: Start date of the analysis

  • Start time: Start time of the analysis

  • End date: Date by which the analysis in the respective managed system must be completed. This date must be agreed with the system administrator.

  • End time: Time at which the analysis in the respective managed system must be completed. This time must be agreed with the system administrator. The analysis is automatically terminated at the specified time.

    Recommendation Recommendation

    To keep the system load low, choose a longer time period for the analysis to be carried out. To influence the runtime of an analysis, you have the following options:

    • Set the maximum number of background processes

    • Include or exclude the execution of informative check items

    • Include or exclude the execution of costly SQL check steps

    • Change the number of periods to be analyzed

    Your experience with analyses will be a good guide to how to balance the execution time period and the system load.

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  • Max WP: Maximum number of background work processes in the affected managed system. You must consult system owners concerning this number. The actual number of background processes available for an analysis is determined by the system at the time of the analysis.

  • Max % WP: Maximum percentage of background work processes to be used in the affected managed system. You must consult system owners concerning this percentage. The actual number of background processes available for an analysis is determined by the system at the time of the analysis.

    Note Note

    Operation Mode Switching

    If the system uses Operation Mode Switching, the number of background work processes changes dynamically. In consultation with the system owners, set the relative number of background work processes (max % WP). He will inform you of the available capacity and the optimal period for executing the analysis. You can then set a high Max WP value.

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    Recommendation Recommendation

    To complete the analysis as quickly as possible, use the maximum possible system load allowed by your system administrator. You must ensure that the system has enough background processes, or a sufficient proportion of them, at its disposal, for the analysis to be completed within the specified time frame.

    End of the recommendation.