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Workspace z/OS
Categories z/OSMF
Created by Guest
Created on Jul 24, 2019

RELATED IDEAS

Prompt user if they try to start a second z/OSMF Workflow instance from the same Workflow Definition.

Some z/OSMF might not be suited to having multiple instances running in parallel. However, because there is currently no way to know from a Workflow instance which Workflow Definition it was created from, it is possible to start a second instance even if there is a prior instance that has not yet been completed.
If z/OSMF could store the name of the associated Workflow Definition in each Workflow instance (see RFE 134878), it would seem to be relatively easy to enhance the Create Workflow process to check to see if there is an active instance of that Workflow Definition. If there is, the user could be prompted to see if it is acceptable to start a second instance when there is an existing instance that is not yet complete.
As a Version 2 of this enhancement, a field could be added to the Workflow Definition where the user could specify whether it is acceptable to start a second instance. The Create Workflow process could then check that flag, eliminating the need to prompt the user to see if it is OK to proceed or not.

Idea priority Medium
  • Guest
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    |     May 26, 2023
    Displaying workflow definition name in workflow details panel was supported in z/OS 2.3 and above. In addition, to restrict a workflow to one instance only, please use the optional attribute 'scope' on the sub-element(<workflowID>). The value can be 'system', 'sysplex' or 'none'. Thanks.

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