Trigger Workload Job Definition
Explanation
This activity is used to explicitly trigger a Workload Job Definition for a Run. Upon the selection of
Trigger Now, a prompt is displayed with the below options.
- Trigger and Load - Provides the option to trigger the Workload Job Definition for a Run and load all
associated Data Sources disregarding the Max Age.
- Trigger Only - Provides the option to trigger the Workload Job Definition for a Run while only loading the
Data Sources that need to be loaded.
- Cancel - Provides the option to Cancel the explicit trigger.
The Trigger Now option will not be available when a Workload Job Definition is already
triggered for a Run.
Prerequisites
To perform this activity,
- Workload Job Definition should be created and available.
- Workload Job Definition should be Active.
- Data Sources should be added to the Workload Job Definition (in a scenario where the Workload Job Definition
is System-defined, Data Sources and Actions should be
available).
System Effects
Based on the action, the below system effects are applicable.
- Trigger and Load/ Trigger Only will initiate the Run and update Data Source
Last Refreshed and Last Load Status details accordingly.
- Once the execution is completed, Workload Run details will be updated and the Workload Job Definition's
Last Run Status value and Last Run Time value will be updated
accordingly.