Block Scheduler from running

Configure periods of time to block Scheduler from running, so that you can accommodate planned operations like system maintenance. You can block scheduler from running for a single period of time or on a recurring schedule.

Block Scheduler a single time

To configure a single period of time for blocking Scheduler from running, complete the following steps:

1. Log into the Pentaho User Console.

2. Open Scheduler:

   • If you are using the Modern Design, in the menu on the left side of the page, click Scheduler.

   • If you are using the Classic Design, click Switch to the Modern Design, and then in the menu on the left side of the page, click Scheduler.

   Scheduler opens with the Schedules tab selected.

3. Click the Blockout Times tab.

4. Click New Blockout Time. The Set a Blockout Time window opens.

5. In the Blockout Plan section, select Single Time.

6. In the Start time section, specify when the blockout begins by configuring the following options:

   • Timezone

   • Start date

   • Start time and AM or PM

7. In the Define blockout duration section, specify when the blockout ends by doing one of the following:

   • If you want to specify how long the blockout lasts before it ends, in the Ends box, select By duration and then specify the Duration in days, hours, and minutes.

   • If you want to specify the time for the blockout to end, in the End time box, select At a specific time and then specify the time in HH:MM format and select AM or PM.

8. Click Create. The blockout time is added to the Blockout Times table in the Blockout Times tab of Scheduler.

Block Scheduler on recurring schedule

To configure regular intervals of time for blocking Scheduler from running, complete the following steps:

1. Log into the Pentaho User Console.

2. Open Scheduler:

   • If you are using the Modern Design, in the menu on the left side of the page, click Scheduler.

   • If you are using the Classic Design, click Switch to the Modern Design, and then in the menu on the left side of the page, click Scheduler.

   Scheduler opens with the Schedules tab selected.

3. Click the Blockout Times tab.

4. Click New Blockout Time. The Set a Blockout Time window opens.

5. In the Blockout Plan section, select Single Time.

6. In the Start time section, specify when the blockout begins by configuring the following options:

   • Timezone

   • Start date

   • Start time and AM or PM

7. To specify when the blockout ends, in the Define blockout duration section, do one of the following:

   • If you want to specify how long the blockout lasts before it ends, in the Ends box, select By duration and then specify the Duration in days, hours, and minutes.

   • If you want to specify the time that the blockout duration ends, in the End time box, specify the time in HH:MM format and then select AM or PM.

8. Click Create. The blockout time is added to the Blockout Times table in the Blockout Times tab of Scheduler.