Scheduling Non-Linear Processes
Overview
Scheduling linear processes is straight forward because you know the precise order of how things will be done. However, when your process can be resubmitted, is cyclical, or supports parallel processing that gets combined downstream, it's important to understand how L7 Scheduling will respond to these types of dynamic processes.
Being aware of how L7 Scheduling handles non-linear processes will help you understand how to track samples, tasks and manage resource utilization and capacity planning.
Demonstrations
Check out the demonstrations below for information on how L7 Scheduling handles non-linear Workflow Chain processes. Each demonstration begins by going over what the underlaying Workflow Chain process looks like in L7|MASTER, then explains how L7 Scheduling handles the situation.
Resubmit Strategies
This video covers how L7 Scheduling handles Workflow Chains with "resubmit" transition strategies.
Cyclical Patterns
This video covers how L7 Scheduling handles Workflow Chains that have looping, or cyclical, processing patterns.
Combination Nodes
This video covers how L7 Scheduling handles Workflow Chains that have branching processes (i.e., parallel processing) that merge back together downstream.
Start Node Selection
This video covers how L7 Scheduling handles Workflow Chains that have multiple startable Workflows.
Sample Tracking
This video covers how sample tracking and auto-archiving is handled in L7 Scheduling when dealing with non-linear Workflow Chain processes.