I have read the NERM documentation but it is still not clear to me how batch workflows work in NERM. That is, can I set one up and have an action run in “block” for many profiles? However, to execute it I must do it through an automated workflow, for example? I can’t run the batch directly or on demand?
and another doubt, if I have an automated workflow to disable profiles based on the end date, should I do it with a batch workflow? is it more efficient or is it indistinct?
Hi Gilberto,
As I understand, batch workflow functionality enables you to execute a workflow across multiple profiles simultaneously. For instance, tasks like emergency terminations or rehires can be applied to numerous profiles at once. By selecting multiple profiles, you can trigger the workflow to act upon each of them. This can involve generating a single request for all selected profiles or crafting individual requests for each profile, depending on your needs. You can run the batch workflow directly however you can run them as part of CREATE/UPDATE/AUTOMATED workflow.
Not sure what unstack means but if you want to disable the profiles based on the end date, I will do it via the automated workflow.
Hi, @sunnyajmera
Thanks for the reply. Yes I think I chose the wrong word but I meant to disable profiles based on release date.
I currently have an automated workflow for that, but I was thinking if it was more efficient to invoke a batch workflow to do the disabling on a one off group.
How can I run the batch workflow directly, i.e. do you mean on demand or from some direct execution in the interface?
Thanks again.
Definitely automated workflow is the way to go for disabling the profiles based on their end date however if you want to run them on ad-hoc basis, you can run them as part of Create/Update workflow by using Run workflow action as one of the step.
You are able to run Batch Workflows directly from the Dashboard of NERM. Permissions for Batch Workflows are based on User Roles. So, in order to see / use a Batch Workflow from the Dashboard, you must set the Permissions of it to include a User Role that your account has (Like the Default Admin or similar User Roles).
Example where you can see the Batch Workflows on the right side of the Dashboard:
Thanks for pointing that out @ZackTarantino-Woolson. Yes, I see the option to run batch workflow from UI.
