Setting the maximum execution time

You can set the maximum execution time for the report service, batch report service, and data movement service.

For example, you may want to limit execution time if you know that there is something wrong because tasks are taking longer. You may also want to ensure that no one task monopolizes server time to the detriment of others.

If the time limit is exceeded, the execution is canceled. The default is zero, which specifies no limit on execution time.

This setting has priority over the governor limit setting. For more information, see Set the Report Size Limit for the Report Data Service.

Before you begin

You must have the required permissions to access IBM Cognos Administration functionality. See Secured Functions and Features.

About this task

This setting can be changed at the system, dispatcher, or service level.

Procedure

  1. In IBM Cognos Administration, on the Status tab, click System.
  2. In the Scorecard pane, from the change view menu of the current view, click Services and then click service you want.
    Tip: The current view is one of All servers, All server groups, All dispatchers, or Services.
  3. From the Actions menu for the service, click Set properties.
  4. Click the Settings tab.
  5. Select Tuning from the Category list.
  6. In the Value column, type a new value for the Maximum execution time for the service_name (seconds) setting.
  7. Click OK.
Parent topic: Tune Server Performance