Description:
This step executes an SQL server job.
Inputs
- connectionString – database connection string
- jobName – MS SQL server job name
Returns
- True – step executed successfully
- False – step failed to execute
Usage:
Please refer to SQL Server documentation on how to set up a SQL job within Microsoft SQL Server:
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/ssms/agent/create-a-job?view=sql-server-2017#SSMSProcedure
Example:
Let’s build and execute the “executeJobDef” example.
- Create a new process definition called “executeJobDef”
- Select the definition and click the “design” button
- Drag an “executeJob” step to the canvas
- Connect the dots between the start and “executeJob” step
- Click the “executeJob” step to configure its “Settings” properties. Provide a name to the step. Select the connection string from the drop-down list. Provide a variable/global that contains the SQL job name OR the actual job name.
- The “Logging” setting configuration is necessary for documentation and also measures the workflow progress and the percent complete. This is achieved by configuring the step state and percent fields individually, as shown in the images below. Configure the “Logging” using the following properties.
- Save the process definition, create a workflow instance, and execute. This step should perform the job on the selected database server.
Definition Sample:
You may download the sample definition(s) from the link here and later import it (drag-drop) to your FlowWright Process Definition (XML file) or Form Definition (HTML file) page.
NOTE: Please verify and complete the process steps for any missing configurations, such as file path references and database connections after import. Then, save the definition to confirm the changes.