Running MML Commands in Batches

This describes how to run MML commands in batches. Running MML commands in batches refers to running multiple MML commands at a time. The pre-edited batch file is run on the Local Maintenance Terminal so that you do not need to manually run every MML command.

Prerequisites

The Local Maintenance Terminal is started and connected to the BSC.
The configuration control right is obtained if you need to run the configuration command.
The batch file is ready.

Context

The batch file is a plain text file. It contains a group of command scripts for a special task. The system automatically runs the commands in sequence.

You can running MML commands in batches through two methods: immediate batch command and timing batch command.

Immediate batch command refers to running the batch file immediately.
Timing batch command: The operator set in advance the date and time when the batch file is run. The system automatically run the batch file on the date and at the time.

Procedure

To run immediate batch command, do as follows:
1. Use either of the following methods to start the batch command:
  - Choose System > Batch Commands.
  - Press Ctrl+E.
2. The running status of the selected sites is displayed, as shown in Figure 1.
  Figure 1 Immediate Batch Command tab page
3. Click Set. A dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 2.
  Figure 2 Set dialog box
4. Set all the parameters in the Set dialog box, and then click OK to refresh the window as shown in Figure 1.
  NOTE:
  - The default path for saving failed commands is LMT installation directory\client\output\BSC6000\version number\batch\.
  - The default path for saving results is LMT installation directory\client\output\BSC6000\version number\batch\.
5. Click New, and then enter the batch commands or click Open to select the pre-edited batch file.
6. Set Execution Type, and then click Go.
To run timing batch command, do as follows:
1. Use either of the following methods to start the batch command:
  - Choose System > Batch Commands.
  - Press Ctrl+E.
2. In Figure 1, select the Timing Batch Command tab page, as shown in Figure 3.
  Figure 3 Timing Batch Command tab page
3. Click Add. A dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 4.
  Figure 4 Add Batch Task dialog box
4. Click . The Open dialog box is displayed. Select the pre-edited batch file.
5. Click Open to refresh Figure 4.
6. Set all the parameters in Figure 4, and then click OK to refresh Figure 3.
  CAUTION:
  Do not close the MML Batch dialog box. If you close it, the batch task will be deleted.