Set 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.

Procedure

  1. Start IBM Cognos Connection.
  2. In the upper-right corner, click Launch, IBM Cognos Administration.
  3. On the Status tab, click System.
  4. In the upper-left corner of the Scorecard pane, click the arrow to view the Change view menu. Click Services and the service you want.

    Tip: You can also change the queue time limit settings at the dispatcher or service level.

  5. Click the arrow for the Actions menu next to the service and click Set properties.

    Tip: You can also set these service settings at the System level.

  6. Click the Settings tab.
  7. Select Tuning from the Category list.
  8. In the Value column, type a new value for the Maximum execution time for the <service_name> (seconds) setting.
  9. Click OK.
Parent topic: Tune Server Performance