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How do I combine multiple SCHEDULE databases?

There is an easy way to combine multiple EnterpriseSCHEDULE databases into one central database. All the directories, jobs, variables, calendars, etc. contained in both databases will be combined into a single entity that can be used to centralize scheduling activities. 

First, stop the server on the node to be merged:

$ schedule server stop

Now run the command :

$ convert sch1_control_from_other_machine.dat sch1_control.dat /merge

This will merge the main databases. If you want to maintain all history, you can merge the history files the same way. The only difference is that they use the word history in place of control in the database file name. Once the database is merged, restart the server with the command:

$ @sys$startup:schedule_startup boot

This command must be run for each node in the cluster.

Note: Please contact ISE tech support at 310-643-7310 if you have any questions concerning this operation. Changing your database should be carefully considered before implementation.