Jobs system values: Maximum job log size
The Maximum job log size system value is also known as QJOBMSGQMX. You can use this system value to specify the maximum size of a job log (also known as a job message queue).
| Quick reference | |
|---|---|
| Location | From IBM® Navigator for i, select . Right-click on Jobs and click Properties, then select the Job Log tab. |
| Special authority | None. |
| Default value | 16. |
| Changes take effect | Immediately, but the change does not affect jobs that are already started. |
| Lockable | No. |
What can I do with this system value?
You can specify the maximum size of a job log in megabytes (MB). When this maximum size is reached for any job log, that job log is considered full and the action specified in the When maximum size is reached system value is taken. Possible values are 2 through 64 MB.