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BATCH
A batch job subsystem for shell scripts - a counterpart of OpenVMS SUBMIT and queues.
| Version | X-02-02ECO04 |
|---|---|
| Status | Active development |
| Platforms | Linux (systemd or SysV/OpenRC) |
| Licence | Apache License 2.0 |
| For whom | Administrators who need job queues with entry numbers, states and a limit of concurrent jobs. |
What it is
A script is queued and run by a resident controller. A job gets its queue entry number before any process starts, can wait for a slot or a start time; the number of concurrent jobs is limited; a job that failed stays in the queue with its log. Two manuals: the User's Guide and the Programmer's Guide.
Why
An explicit queue model instead of cron, familiar from OpenVMS.
Quick start Build and install
cmake -S . -B build
cmake --build build -j
ctest --test-dir build --output-on-failure
sudo cmake --install build
sudo systemctl restart batchdSource: BATCH/README.md
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