How to Run Async or One-way Long Running Database Processes Using OIC

In this blog, we will discuss DBMS job scheduler via Oracle Integration Cloud and how it can be accomplished.

DBMS SCHEDULER

This is a server-based scheduler, so everything is done in the context of the database server. It is nothing to do with scheduling things on a client PC.

Difference between DBMS_JOB and DBMS_SCHEDULER

1.  What can the scheduler do?

The Scheduler supplies complex enterprise scheduling functionality, which you can use to:

1. 1. Schedule job execution based on time or events.
2. 2. Schedule job processing in a way that models your business requirements.
3. 3. Manage and inspect jobs.
4. 4. Execute and manage jobs in a clustered environment.

2. How does DBMS_SCHEDULER work?

  We can use DBMS_SCHEDULER in 3 separate ways.

1. 1. First, we must define a program using PL/SQL or STORED PROCEDURE. (DBMS_SCHEDULER.CREATE_PROGRAM)
2. 2. Next, we need to define a schedule for the above program.(DBMS_SCHEDULER.CREATE_SCHEDULE)
3. 3. Finally, we need to create a job. Using the program name and schedule it uses the second step.(DBMS_SCHEDULER.CREATE_JOB)

3. How to create and run a job in Oracle?

• A job is a collection of metadata that describes a user-defined task that is scheduled to run one or more time.
• It is a combination of what needs to be executed(program) and when to run(schedule) along with any other arguments required by the program.
• Job is completely self-contained depending on which overloaded of the CREATE_JOB procedure is used to create them.
• Jobs are normally run asynchronously under the control of the job co-ordinator.

Note:  You must have the CREATE_JOB privilege to create a job in own schema and create any job privilege to create a job in any schema except SYS.

a.) 1. create_job

We can directly write a job which includes both program and schedule. No need to create program and schedule separately.

 a.) 2. For drop a job

Jobs can be dropped using the DROP_JOB procedure.

a.) 3. For disabling a job

Applicable jobs can be disabled using DISABLE procedure.

a.) 4. To enable a job

Applicable jobs can be enabled using ENABLE procedure.

a.) 5. We can use the RUN procedure to start a job right away.

a.) 6. To stop a running job, we can use the STOP procedure.

a.) 7. View schedule details

To see schedule details, you must use DBA_SCHEDULER_SCHEDULES query

Note:  If we are not using Create job procedure, then we need to create program followed by schedule procedure separately.

b.) DBMS_SCHEDULER.create_program and program argument

b.) 1. To drop a program

Program can be dropped by using the DROP procedure.

b.) 2. To disable a program

Program can be disabled by using DISABLE procedure.

b.) 3. To enable a program

To enable a program, we can use ENABLE procedure.

c.) DBMS_SCHEDULER.create_schedule

Repeat interval using calendaring syntax

a.) Every day:

‘Freq= daily;’

b.) Every day, at midnight:

‘Freq=daily; by hour=0; by minute=0; by second=0;’

c.) Every day, at 06:00:

‘Freq=daily; by hour=6; by minute=0; by second=0;’

d.) Every hour:

Freq=hourly;

e.) Every hour, on the hour:

Freq=hourly; by minute=0; by second=0;

f.) Every minute:

Freq=minutely;

g.) Every Monday, at 09:00:

Freq=weekly; by day=Mon; by hour=9; by minute=0; by second=0;

h.) First Monday of each quarter:

Freq=monthly; by month=1,4,7,10; by day=1Mon;

Several types of job States:

• Completed- Job completed not scheduled to run again.
• Stopped- Job scheduled to run once and was stopped during its run.
• Succeeded- Job scheduled to run once and completed successfully.
• Failed- Job scheduled to run once and failed.
• Running- Job is currently running.
• Scheduled- Job is scheduled to be executed.
• Disabled- Job is disabled.
• Broken- Job is broken and has issues.

Why do we use DBMS_SCHEDULER via OIC?

Ans: We use the DBMS_SCHEDULER via OIC because, there is no need to wait for long running processes. OIC has a response time limit of four minutes. Also, it is reusable and easy to use. Also, it is reusable and easy to use.

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Problem: How to run a procedure from OIC to  Database

Solution: Steps to create OIC connection for DB adapter.

Step 1: Log in to the OIC Instance with valid credentials.

Step 2: Select DBaaS adapter under connection.

Step 3: Supply all the necessary credentials to connect the adapter.

Note: Before using the connection test it and save it.

Step 4: Add DB connection in the integration and select the operation as Invoke a stored procedure.

Step 5: Select the Schema name and choose the Procedure , which we create in Database.

Step 6: Save the integration and test it.

In this blog, we have successfully shared how to run and use a DBMS Scheduler via OIC. If you have any questions regarding this blog, you can get in touch with us at Conneqtion Group.